We're doing ok

[evaelisabeth]

The pandemic has really been a double-edged sword for me, on the one hand, it's irritating not being able to move around, terrible to see so much financial distress, awful to see the death count slowly tick up. On the other hand, I've never been happier nor more productive than working from home. I've saved a bundle of money by not having to commute and that's really helping with the loss of one income in the household. Things are tight but we are certainly not deprived, it's not a "we can't do this" but a "we can't do this right now".The holidays won't be quite as bountiful financially but there will be good food, decorations, and some presents. We'll warm ourselves by the fire and celebrate the return of the Sun.

I'm not a person that craves physical company but even I am starting to get a bit antsy. I'm missing the contact with people I'm actually close to like my household, the company of safe friends not just social contact with anyone. I can make do online better than most but I'm looking forward to when we don't have to make do anymore. We are utterly blessed to be doing so well I know many many people aren't in the same boat.

Comments

[kareina]

I hear you on this one! I have always had a very strong preference for working from home. Sure, there are lots of downsides to this year, but that is no reason not to enjoy the good stuff that is also happening.