Since March, everything has been turned upside down – for everyone. I know a lot of people who are comfortable with going shopping and going out to eat – I’m, truthfully, not really there yet. I’ve stuck with take out and online delivery because it gives me the freedom to see family knowing I’ve really only been in my own apartment or on outdoor walks.
That’s not to say I haven’t seen friends! We have done a couple socially distant hang outs with some close friends this past month. This means sitting outside talking at a distance of six feet (or more) and this has really helped me with feeling like I’m still connecting and talking with my friends. We also do virtual murder mystery parties with our group every few weeks, which always is an absolute blast. It’s because we’ve both been so unbelievably careful that we feel comfortable seeing our families.
In some ways, this summer has been relaxing, but there’s also a sense of anxiety in the air about the future. It’s scary to think about how long this will last. I’m grateful the numbers in my state are great – but I’m concerned about gatherings that might cause it to go up.
How are you handling staying socially distant?
