1. Donuts
Until recently, doughnuts/donuts were
not available on the choices available for online ordering from my grocery
store. I crave walking into a bakery and buying freshly baked, hot from the
oven donuts.
2. Grandchildren
My five grown children and their
families are sheltering in place, and out of caution and respect, we all took
care to stay virus-free. We recently let our guard down but, because of the uptick
in the virus, we are back to limiting our visits, wearing our masks, and
keeping our distance.
3. Eating
Out
HoneyBunch and I would treat
ourselves and go out to eat once or twice a week, and I would intentionally schedule
my weekly errands around mid-morning so I could bring home take out for lunch
or dinner. The virus put a stop to all of that.
4. Shopping
Sprees
Online sources have greatly reduced
my impulse buying. My food budget and bank account are grateful for the discipline
it provides.
5. Hugs
and Handshakes
I miss human physical contact.
6. Licking
my Fingers
I never knew how many times I used my
digits to turn pages, open jars, count money. I never knew how often I touch my face.
7. Crowded
Churches
Nowadays, crowds give me the
all-overs. I shudder when I enter an elevator or waiting rooms. Any closed in
space makes me claustrophobic.
8. Ice
Cream Shops
Gone are the days when I would jump
in my car (no mask) and drive to the nearest BR or DQ. I’d lean in close and talk
face to face to the young person behind the counter (also without a mask) and point
to the cone I wanted. The cones were heaped in stacks out in the open and they would
take it with their bare hands, walk over and bend into the freezer, and breathe
the cold air while they scooped my yummy into my cone.
9. Social
Media
I miss FB, Instagram, and Twitter
when it used to be funny and friendly and free of malice and propaganda. I don’t
know when it took on the façade of a reliable news source, but I have learned not
to trust them. I have trained myself to block anyone who is on my feed looking
for a fight or wants to ruin banter with nothing but death and destruction.
10. Being
Me
I resent the virus because I cannot do
the things I used to love to do. It forced me to rethink what I can live
without and what (or who) I cannot live without. I can do without donuts,
dining out, spending money, licking my fingers, and social media, but I cannot live
without human interaction, especially that of my family and friends. It’s
taught me what I truly value.
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