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Talk about what brings you happiness these days.
The upside of the pandemic is that I met someone on March 14, 2020, shortly before the lockdown. And so for the past year+, I have had an unfolding new relationship. It has been a unique time to get to know someone, and to share these months of the pandemic in a new intimate relationship when so many people are feeling isolated, lonely, depressed. I feel for them, as this brings me great happiness. I have deep gratitude for this and it brings me happiness. Being in nature also gives me great happiness as well as finally being able to connect more with friends since now many of us have been fully vaccinated. The onset of spring is also bringing me happiness. A sense of rebirth, renewal, hope..
April 8, 2021
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Derek Chauvin was convicted in the murder of George Floyd today. It's hard to think about anything else, including COVID. It's interesting to think about how something could loom even larger than the pandemic. All adults in the US became eligible for vaccination yesterday, and I was expecting to have to wait months for a vaccine appointment. I was able to secure my first shot for just over a week from today, and I'm excited. I feel like I'll be able to breathe a little easier once I'm fully vaccinated. I'm even hopeful for a short trip out of state to visit a friend. I'd be terrified to get on a plane without being vaccinated.
April 21, 2021