AIBU to think there is not much to look forward to?

[Desperado40]

I detest the 'new normal'. Struggling to WFH with 2 children, not at school. Failing at home schooling. The worst thing is, I just can't see an end to this. This is like a groundhog day and I don't know how we are going to survive the summer. Yes, lucky to still have a job (for now) and food on the table. I am obeying the rules, but the whole social distancing is so depressing, I can't even be bothered to be arranging meet ups in a park 2 meters apart. I don't understand how it is ok for some children to be now mixing in a group of 10-15 every day at school, but for others not be able to socialise with just one friend? I am not going to shops any time soon, apart from groceries, I can buy what I need online without having to stand in a designated spot, constantly run away from people and queue to get in. There is just no joy in life anymore and I am not sure when (if ever?) it will be back.

That must be tough Dreaming

I am very lucky to live wedged between the beach and a national park. Seven minutes walk to the beach and fifteen minutes walk to the National Park.I also live on South Coast where it has been balmy weather a lot of the time.

I think the zoo has reopened?

Also, are you sure all loos shut? Plenty of public loos near me are open now although not all sadly.

@Beautifulsunsets

Oh for goodness sake! Yes things are different but it could be so much worse

So true - Nothing is so bad that it can't be made even worse by someone passing a comment like yours.

Having a grumble is cathartic and helps a bit. Having others sympathise and share their own frustrations also eases things a bit.

Making out they have no right to feel that way - Great way to make someone feel even worse. Was that your aim?

I'm sitting on that hill with you ☹️

@onedayinthefuture yes, I think it's so mean too. They are mostly smaller, independent shops that can pretty much say what they like with the reasoning that there physically isn't room inside for children as well. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them have been waiting for a chance like this to ban kids, they've never looked too excited to see my 3yo!

yeah me too. i'm still hoping to go to spain at the end of august. it;s the only thing keeping me going at the moment if i'm honest.