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When this is all over what are you most looking forward to

297 replies

SlipSlidin · 21/03/2020 21:47

Well?

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TheDogsMother · 22/03/2020 10:06

Hugging, socialising, our postponed wedding. I know we are so much luckier than many though so I'm holding onto that thought.

namemypuppyplz · 22/03/2020 10:08

Seeing my family and letting my 3yo play with his cousins and best friend

ColdTattyWaitingForSummer · 22/03/2020 10:12

Getting a delivery slot from Tesco, and being able to cook actual meals from a recipe.

Sugarplumfairy65 · 22/03/2020 10:23

Seeing my daughters and grandchildren again. I have a grandchild due in one week who I won't get to see for 3 months

Guzzling · 22/03/2020 10:42

Seeing and hugging my boyfriend again (don't live togetherSad)
Seeing my Nanna again
Being able to walk into shops without a second thought
Going on holiday

I hope this makes everyone realise we take everything in life for granted because I'd do anything to go back to how even my worst days before this were

Apirateslifeforme · 22/03/2020 10:48

Having money again,
Having a holiday- I think were gonna need it after the time were going through right now.
Not worrying about where everything's been.

iklboo · 22/03/2020 10:57

A night out with my friends from work who have been helping us all stay sane by being silly / fun on Messenger.

Sceptre86 · 22/03/2020 11:11

Going to visit my mum and dad as we live over four hours away and are avoiding unnecessary travel at this time. Worrying about my brother and sister a little less who are frontline in the NHS. Going to work and it being less manic, not being abused because so and sos medication has is out of stock at the suppliers. Being able to take my dd to ballet class as she was finally starting to come out of her shell and talking to other kids. Being able to just enjoy going to softplay, visiting friends and family.

Sounds very shallow but going abroad on holiday. We have not been away abroad for 5 years and we finally have the money to go.

labazsisgoingmad · 22/03/2020 11:18

As we have missed my granddaughters birthday and probably soon my grandsons I cannot wait to give them a hug.
i feel sorry for my other granddaughter who has had her exams cancelled so want to give her a big hug to cheer her up.
well my daughter has said when this is all over she will have a big party so i can give all my granddaughters and grandsons a big hug.
i shall also be glad to get back to slimming world as my weight losing has gone totally wrong!

Whoareyoudududu · 22/03/2020 11:19

Honestly just normal every day life, the mundane shit I complained about before... I miss it now.

Sassanacs · 22/03/2020 11:41

Letting the kids see their grandparents and being able to pick up my job search again

Louiselouie0890 · 22/03/2020 11:56

Hugging my nieces and nephews

ThatsWotSheSaid · 22/03/2020 11:57

Having financial security.
Going to my friends wedding.
Seeing family.

Fuckiveranoutofpasta · 22/03/2020 12:08

Not getting the evils because I had the audacity to buy two packs of spaghetti. I’m sorry but it wasn’t the last two packets and I have an autistic 4 year old. Plain spaghetti (no other pasta) is one of the only foods he will eat and he eats very very few foods.
Never thought I’d say this but seeing my grandparents. They are very elderly and will be in with limited visitors (family members dropping off supplies) for 12 weeks.
My dad surviving 🙁 he is very at risk and is employed by the nhs so has to work. A normal cough put him in intensive care at the end of last year. I’m really frightened.

Someaddedsugar · 22/03/2020 12:18

Lots of things that I generally take for granted; seeing my parents, sister and brother-in-law, and grandparents... Also looking forward to seeing my in-laws on DP's side, popping out for a walk without having to worry about there being too many people, nipping to the shop for chocolate and treats, seeing my colleagues in the office and planning a dinner out with friends to celebrate being promoted (although by the time this is over that will be old news!)...

On the other hand looking at the positives of the current situation I'm probably speaking to family and friends much more than previously even if it is just on Whatsapp, selfishly I've got more time to do my online yoga classes as DP is in the house more, and I'm shopping locally for fruit, veg and meat which is supporting small local businesses that can really benefit from having a few more customers (and I will continue to do so once this is all over).

moita · 22/03/2020 12:23

Seeing my parents.
Playdate with my children's lovely friends.
Our lovely toddler groups.

Day to day boring stuff that is so trivial now.

1990shopefulftm · 22/03/2020 12:27

I m pregnant and due the end of October, I'm hoping its all over by then so my family can meet the baby. I'd always hoped to be able to tell them in person but that hasn't been an option, at least it still brought some joy to the people we told yesterday.

SimonJT · 22/03/2020 12:33

Lots of things, but mainly

Seeing the person who is the closest thing I have to a parent, she’s had a tough start to the year so I’m really worried about her.

My boyfriend being able to visit his family.

BurtonHouse · 22/03/2020 12:46

Hugging my kids and sitting my grandchildren on my lap and reading silly stories with them.
The pub.
A holiday. Have had to cancel 3 short breaks and a week with friends.
But mostly family.

Keewee27 · 22/03/2020 13:01

Not having to teach stressed and worried children.
Seeing the whole school playing together on the big field.
Seeing ds2 finish his reception year at school with his lovely teachers.
Seeing dfil and dmil again. We can't see them right now as fil is in every high risk category possible.
Seeing no stress on the faces of my own parents and being able to visit them overseas.
Taking the kids to the park to play with their friends.
Football and swimming being back on as the boys love those activities.
No talk of cv at all and all the stats on what country has it worst etc.
Normality!
Stay strong everyone. We can get through this.

malificent7 · 22/03/2020 13:13

Fresh air, finishing my degree, not being scared, having parties and get togethers with friends.
I really would like everyone to also start being more environmently responsible but i doubt it will happen...

malificent7 · 22/03/2020 13:15

Wintersunshine...can you call Women's Aid or the police? You need to get to your flat .

Member984815 · 22/03/2020 13:22

Having a coffee with my family and friends , just seeing other the people and talking

ASatisfyingThump · 22/03/2020 13:25

Being able to go food shopping without worrying. It's been a nightmare, I spent triple my normal weekly budget in tesco and it's all bits and pieces that I'm cobbling into meals. Fuck panic buyers. I hope they choke on their fucking pasta.

delilahbucket · 22/03/2020 13:46

Also my wedding, which I have already spent 15 months looking forward to. What difference is another 12 going to make 🙄

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