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Getting Back to a New Normal

 


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Are we getting back to somewhat normal(ish) pre-quarantine lives? It really feels that way! I am full vaccinated now, and have been easing my way back into real life. For over the past year, I really did my best to not be frivolous with my trips to the store, social plans, etc., as to be prudent about exposures for others and myself. I wanted (still want) to do my part. Now that I am vaccinated, I find myself wanting to make more plans, see more people than I did before, and just live with a little less fear! I say a little less fear because I know not everyone is vaccinated yet, and I cannot control that, so I still mask up going into stores, and I haven't wanted to indoor dine yet. But we are coming back!

The more normal feeling really hit me a couple of weekends ago, when I started to ask friends to do things again. Since then, I think I have asked every few days if anyone is free and wants to grab a drink or catch up. This surprised me because I am more of the person that wants just a few social plans a week, but now I could do something most days it feels like.

 I consider myself an extroverted introvert. Pre quarantine, I think I was more on the introvert side, and more selectively social. I have now found that I want to be way more social than I have ever been. I still practice a good balance of being social and being COVID safe-my closest friends are fully vaccinated, too. But I have just wanted to do something most nights- this does not happen most nights, but I am ready if someone asks, haha. I think a lot of people who have a similar personality to me have been experiencing the same thing. If I did something almost every day like I am in the mood for, then I think I would start to feel a little burned out from all the social-ness. We are still easing our ways back, so this has not been a problem, yet!

 Also, is anyone else excited to be going through more of their closet?! Because I am! It has been so fun to throw on a dress and get all cute! It helps that the weather is getting warmer, but it is also because we are getting out and about more. I almost feel the need to shop more than I normally do, which is funny because my normal level of wanting to shop is pretty high, haha. I just feel like I want all the cute outfits to do all the things! I might try Rent the Runway to see if I like, and see if it calms my urge to continuously shop!

I am always curious to know what you guys are thinking! If you are not feeling ready to be a bit more normal again, that is 100% ok, and you should go at your own pace. I hope someone found this helpful or interesting!

As always,

#dontforgetyourpearls



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