Have you thought about this question recently? Due to world events, I bet you have.
I have too.
I think my answer would be that I could jump in my car and drive 30 minutes to go see my parents. I obviously can’t do that for a while and honestly, it’s pretty depressing and makes me sad.
A writer named Elan Gale asked this question on Twitter.
Name one thing you will never take for granted again
— elan gale (@theyearofelan) March 27, 2020
Let’s see what people had to say.
1. This is a disgrace.
Having the PPE I need to take care of my patients. https://t.co/csp38Hm4a0
— Emily (@EmilyHarames) March 27, 2020
2. Famly is everything.
Having lunch with my dad. Coffee at Barry’s Deli. Going to the grocery store whenever. McMenamins. Powell’s. Saturday breakfast and errands with my parents. Plays. Concerts. https://t.co/LNgB4i1CYO
— Deramin at 🏡 (@otdderamin) March 27, 2020
3. Can’t do that right now.
Literally running into 7-11 to grab whatever. Quick spur of the moment stops. Having someone hand me something without being scared. Hugging. https://t.co/jFiRWOr0Z2
— Hollis Jane Andrews (@hollis_jane) March 27, 2020
4. The world is upside down.
Sharing a meal at a restaurant with friends, not being scared to be around my 91yo father (who’s in hospice at home), being able to easily do my grocery shopping. I could go on and on. https://t.co/Te5RtHDYeE
— Claudia Peschiutta (@ReporterClaudia) March 27, 2020
5. You’ll be to again at some point.
Being off one’s tits in a sweaty and crowded club 😩🙏 https://t.co/PIrYNhcXWK
— James Greig (@jamesdgreig) March 28, 2020
6. This is a big one.
Going to fukin work https://t.co/ZVtYIhCM6M
— Amy 💘 (@amyysmarttx) March 28, 2020
7. Is today Tuesday?
Knowing what fucking day it is https://t.co/byscdEHgMv
— Joe Remi (@JoeOfTheNorth) March 27, 2020
8. This is sad.
My non-verbal son requesting I rub his arm. He is in lockdown at his group home and I have not touched him for two weeks. Sometimes his constant need for sensory pressure used to bug me. I never realized how soothing it was for me, too- our way of communicating. I miss him.
— iowapeg (@IowaPeg) March 27, 2020
9. The little things.
Walking aimlessly through Target, yup just the small things
— Pisces_Woman (@simpsonmomof3) March 27, 2020
10. Here, here!
Grocery store employees.
— Jared Haibon (@haibon_jared) March 27, 2020
11. Through the fence…
Mine was “hugging my mom.”
I’ve seen her a couple times since things started but only through my fence. It’s so weird sending her away with no hug.
— Johanna But 6′ Away 💖💜💙 (@JohannaStrouse) March 27, 2020
12. I’d love to go see a movie right now.
Cinemas. I used to go once a week minimum and now I haven’t been in a month, and it really sucks and I miss it. I was getting to the point where I was kinda bored at going, and wanted something new. But I definitely took it for granted.
— Sandra (@Miss_SLP) March 27, 2020
13. On alert.
Feeling calm when grocery shopping
— durhamtownship (@durhamtownship) March 27, 2020
14. This is awful.
Walking in public without the constant fear of anti-Asian racism. https://t.co/FiMGeVJmjY
— Nancy Wang *Not A Virus* Yuen (@nancywyuen) March 28, 2020
I found these answers to be very interesting.
How about you? I’m sure you’ve thought about this question.
Tell us what you think in the comments.
