Hi Miss Laura. I am sorry to read this and I completely understand. My birthday is next weekend and I am not making big plans. The main plan is a barbecue and a nice bottle of wine with just my husband. Our municipality is in phase 3 right now, so outdoor dining is allowed and we generally have freedom of movement. However, I don't really feel safe going out to eat yet. The other issue is that things here can turn on a dime. Cases have been on the rise and we may face more restrictions next weekend, you never know. If they put us in phase 2, we are back to weekend lockdowns with only essential services open. At least it's summer, so the weather is nice. If we are allowed out, we may do a drive to a brewery by a lake I want to check out. But, I am feeling pretty pessimistic due to the increasing case numbers.

The constant changes in phase are really disorienting too. We've been in all phases from 1 (strict lockdown) to 4 (initial opening, nearly back to normal) since just September. It gives you whiplash and makes it impossible to plan anything even a few days in advance.


This is a milestone birthday for me and I had planned a big trip, so it is kind of depressing me that I can't do that.

I don't know what is open under lockdown there. Can you at least maybe order some special takeout food you like or ingredients to make a special meal? I hope you can figure out something special to do within the restrictions. It really sucks, doesn't it? Hugs!