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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?

OP posts:
LeahDownTheLane · 21/03/2020 23:41

Giving my Grandad a hug.

Bimbabo · 21/03/2020 23:43

@toothfairy73 thank you. It’s horrendous but I’m proud of him and the rest of our colleagues in the NHS who are working to cope and do their best. I’m torn cause I’m not there to help just now after having our baby.

MummBraTheEverLeaking · 21/03/2020 23:45

Seeing all my friends and family for a big hug. Going out with DD, just started the terrible 2s (where anything and everything can set off a tantrum), being stuck indoors is going to be a fucking challenge, I'll be fully grey by the end, speaking of which...

Getting my hair done. I was meaning to do it since the start of the year and kept putting it off as no time or not enough money and now who knows when it'll be done, they'll probably be a huge fucking waiting list as well!

longcoffee · 21/03/2020 23:47

Not smelling of mango.

It's the only hand lotion I have currently, and all the hand washing is making them really dry so slapping it on all the time - I'll never enjoy a mango smell again!

toothfairy73 · 21/03/2020 23:48

@Bimbabo you must be exhausted. The early days are hard enough. How old is your baby? Make sure you try and take some time for you (easier said than done). Even if it's a 5 minute meditation before bed to try and reduce stress levels xx

toothfairy73 · 21/03/2020 23:49

@longcoffee 😂 it's the little things

2018SoFarSoGreat · 21/03/2020 23:55

Cuddling my DGSs and smelling their little boy smells.

I am so scared for them, and my DC.

List my DM last year and for the first time am almost glad she is not here to go through this. She would not have coped. If she was in the house for 12 hours she got distraught.

Heartbroken2020 · 22/03/2020 00:01

Seeing my family.

We’ve had a terrible couple of weeks, last Saturday I gave birth to my baby. I was 17 weeks pregnant. My mum was with us, but I haven’t seen her since Tuesday when I turned up at her house unable to stop crying. She’s mid 60s and reasonably healthy but I feel like we can’t take any risks. It’s such a rough time for us all and I want to be able to hug my family.

longcoffee · 22/03/2020 00:05

@toothfairy73 i can't escape it! Lol

There's the obvious huge things, of course, but in all honestly am getting through with a grimaced smile plastered on, and if I think about the things I'm missing too much it'll slip!

LizB62A · 22/03/2020 00:05

Getting back to all that balanced debate about Brexit Wink

I'm really looking forward to our "40 years since we left school" reunion which we've had to cancel.
And a weekend away with good friends who I used to work with back in the 80s.

I am wondering what the new "normal" is going to be though ...

Mrselh · 22/03/2020 00:07

Seeing My family giving them hugs, and introducing our baby to them (she's due in 5 weeks).

Oh and being able to go and do a normal supermarket shop.

toothfairy73 · 22/03/2020 00:08

@longcoffee it is definitely the little things that become the big things. Even putting the bins out felt like a treat, just having a breeze and sunshine on my face.

Mango would get on my tits too.

Pjsandbaileys · 22/03/2020 00:10

I'm not a big hugger but my god I'm going to hug the shit out of some people when this is done, even to someone like me social distance just feels so unnatural x

TheMemoryLingers · 22/03/2020 00:11

Seeing my parents, if they survive.

If they don't, I don't think anything could bring me any pleasure.

user1488464056 · 22/03/2020 00:15

Seeing my son. He's currently in Guatemala with his Swedish girlfriend, night time curfew has just been extended to full daytime lockdown, the borders are closed. They have a flight from U.S. to U.K. booked for next month but are hoping to get a repatriation flight back to their home in Sweden. He's 40, not a kid but I am still hugely worried. In my minds eye he has reverted back to a small boyHmm.

CottonHeadedNinyMuggins · 22/03/2020 00:27

Not having a headache constantly - had a low level ache for approx a month (occasionally worsening on about 3 days when things have been really bad but nothing sinister) just because of the stress and I think probably BP.

Being able to go to the shop and just get a normal shop in too! Cor, we thought everyone went mad for Christmas.....!!!!

elp30 · 22/03/2020 00:34

My family owns an event photography business so right now we have had most of our events cancelled and it's a tense time.

I don't just miss the income as it's our only livelihood right now, I miss going to the events. I love being a part of our client's special celebrations. We share in their joy of weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, heck, even divorces. We truly love our work and I can't wait to do them again.

I also can't wait to have the freedom to eat out in a restaurant with my husband and kids. I'd love to eat a curry and share plates and just enjoy each other's company without reservation.

Zenithbear · 22/03/2020 00:34

Seeing my family and friends that are now having to self isolate for a long time. Really missing them and worried about them.
Holidays abroad, including cruises.
Pubs, live music, cafes, cinema, theatre, basicly our Social life.

MorganKitten · 22/03/2020 00:34

Being able to visit my mum in hospital

Having time off from being a key worker

TangoWhisky · 22/03/2020 00:37

Seeing my family

Justsocross · 22/03/2020 00:37

Visiting my 86 year old dad he’s all alone as we lost mum 6 months ago .

humphrg2 · 22/03/2020 00:39

God I miss my mam and dad. My boy had asd and my dad is his person. I cant wait till they can be together again. Staying apart so that is possible

TeaAndDarkToast · 22/03/2020 00:46

and I never thought I'd say this in March but I miss Christmas already.

Bimbabo · 22/03/2020 00:57

@toothfairy73 she’s 9 months. Thanks for the tips. Surviving teething and getting a sleep would be a good bonus for now!

FrustratedTeddyLamp · 22/03/2020 00:59

I have kind of the opposite to others my issue is that my whole family are vulnerable, im the least so since monday ive had to leave the house most days to get supplies as havent been able to get stuff. I siffer from bad depression and health anxiety ans before this i didnt go out for shopping apart from every few weeks as we'd get deliveries or other people would. I can't wait to be able to stay in and only leave for the cinema and relax mentally.