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50 things to get excited for once self-isolation ends

SO much to look forward to - by Emma Norris
  • 30 Apr 2020

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.

Watch: PM announces more restrictions in attempt to stop spread of COVID

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

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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

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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

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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

Emma Norris
Emma is Deputy Editor at Girlfriend magazine. She's obsessed with being cozy at all times, eating cheese, binge-watching comedy shows and reading Facebook comments about anything and everything.

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