I believe we will get through this. I really miss my social life and events I used to do like $5 movies, drum circles, the symphony, bible study and meet ups. Some days I just get claustrophobic from it all. There is only so much you can do safely for excitement, adventure and fun.

I consider myself fortunate though. I was able to take a week long vacation to the mountains to see my daughter this summer (lots of distance in the mountains). I was also able to see my family for Thanksgiving as the risky ones have recently recovered from COVID. Those opportunities have kept me sane.

I’m excited about the vaccines but I’m going to wait several months before I take one. I want to be more clear about short term and particularly long term impacts.