As crappy as being in lockdown for COVID-19 has been, there's one silver lining:
It's been a great reminder to never take the little things for granted.
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The feeling of the sun on our skin, and fresh air on our face. Warm hugs from the squad. Heck, we're almost even starting to miss public transport (we said almost!)
While we likely still have at least a few months left until things look a little more normal, daydreaming about what we're going to do afterwards is what's keeping us going RN.
So, if you're in need of a little reminder of all the goodness out there in the 'real world', read on for 50 things to get excited for once self-iso ends.
1. Picnics at the park/beach
2. Thrifting
3. Getting your nails done
4. Hugging your friends/family
5. Going to the movies (and popcorn!!)
6. Brunch with your friends
7. Watching sunsets outdoors
8. Seeing bands/performers live
9. Going on real dates
10. Movie nights
11. Travel! Near or far
12. Getting ready together with your friends while listening to music (oh yeah, and going out!)
13. Exploring new neighbourhoods
14. Formals/weddings/other big life events
15. Going to the beach
16. Shopping at Mecca/Sephora IN REAL LIFE
17. Going to your favourite fitness class
18. Getting dressed up (with somewhere to go!)
19. Gossiping about reality TV with your school or uni bestie or work wife
20. Going out for icecream
21. Festivals
22. Looking forward to Friday nights
23. Sunshine!!
24. Going out for pizza
25. Meeting new people
26. Not feeling like a criminal every time you leave the house
27. Coffee/hot chocolate dates
28. Getting your eyebrows/lashes done
29. Hiking
30. Dissecting texts with your friends IRL
31. Proper Birthday celebrations
32. Sleepovers
33. Going to the gym
34. Touching your face without feeling like a leper
35. Getting into a routine again
36. Trying on clothes in real life
37. Taking selfies with your friends
39. Getting your hair done
39. Going to theme parks
40. Checking out people IRL (if you're single)
41. Feeling a bit more secure about the future
42. The first day of school/uni/work
43. Going to fan conventions
44. Patting random people's dogs
45. BBQs
46. Buying new books (even if they just sit on your bedside)
47. Making TikToks with your friends
48. Going out dancing
49. Dining in at restaurants/cafes
50. Laughing at in-jokes with your friends
