Getting back to normal

[wildbarnet]

I know it is a way off but how do people feel when I goes back to normal ? Are you anxious just interested to know

@Nonamesavail

Yep. I have to admit that seriousness of covid aside this is an introverts dream.

I would class myself as an Introvert but just because I like doing things by myself or just as a family doesn't mean I like being in the house all the time.

I love wandering round the shops, going to cafes, bars and restaurants. I love gigs and shows. I like going on holidays and weekends away. I just don't do them with a big friendship group, that's the only difference.

I'm concerned that the minute restrictions are lifted there will be one long huge binge drinking party and the fallout from that.

I can't wait to do all the things I have missed this year - visting places of interest, food festivals, Christmas markets, going on holiday, seeing friends, visiting family, going to the theatre and cinema.

@SuperbGorgonzola

For those people saying "the Government will keep us under control forever", please could you explain what possible benefit they would have for making us live like this a minute more than necessary?

I am sick of hearing this conspiracy nonsense.

I think things will get back to normal, yes. There are, and have always been anxious people. Those who wouldn't go to crowded places because of terrorism concerns etc. But I think most people will recognise the value of being around other humans and the joy of shared experiences.

Live music, sporting events etc are wonderful occasions and I can't wait to go to them again. In fact, I'll make more of an effort to go and to make sure my children go as well.

Me too I can't see any benefit of keeping us all locked down

‘I'm concerned that the minute restrictions are lifted there will be one long huge binge drinking party and the fallout from that.’

But people want to celebrate. Most people won’t be like that. I’m hoping it will be like VE Day!😁

I’m an introvert. I’m still sick of lockdown. Even introverts have friends they’re missing🤔

@Lostinacloud

Cannot wait! Will happily sit next to someone random on a bus or a train with no mask, would travel on an aeroplane without mask. Will eat in a restaurant, shout over music in a pub and hug everybody dear to me without a second thought.

This. I can't wait and I'm planning my overseas holiday for 2022 (only because I've already booked UK holidays for 2021!)

The fear isn't ingrained in me either. Can't wait to go to a crowded festival, get back on a plane or train to travel somewhere that isn't my boring old town. I will happily do all of this without a mask, I hate wearing them.

I’m so looking forward to summer 2021. Can’t wait. I’m dreaming of a summer holiday in Europe, and flying to see my parents.

@LindaEllen If you're worried about driving an unfamiliar route, try "driving" it on Google Street View. That way, you can see what the road is like all the way along, you can recognise the junctions and where you need to turn, you can see which lanes you need to be in, and you can rehearse it as many times as you need for it to feel familiar.

I'm sure things will return to normal once people get some confidence from the vaccinations. I should think 99.9% of people want normal back so why wouldn't it happen.

I'm sure some people just love to be negative.

I think things will change in some ways. The whole WFH thing has been positive for some. I've certainly been forced to get more techy with the work I do and there are definite benefits over paper.

Maybe sickness policies will change permanently to allow for WFH rather than dragging yourself in unless youre bedridden.

I think some might continue with masks.

But in terms of getting together and social venues, I think they will be more valued than ever.

I suppose we are all different.

I have met a friend for a walk down the seafront and I do a school run daily so I do not feel isolated. I appreciate some do.

However not having to do any school nativity or carols or the usual socialing and work Xmas party is brilliant for me.

@Nonamesavail yes, personally I won't miss the big work Christmas party though there is a small group of us who normally meet up for a meal at this time of year.

I just like being in public spaces with an atmosphere whilst still being alone or with one close friend/DH. For me, it's the interaction I find tiring. I'd be more comfortable by myself in a really busy public place than having to make conversation with a new hairdresser for an hour!

Nope, but then again om one of the few that aren't bothered now and things are pretty much normal for me.. Except a few kids things keep closing. I still see the few family I normally would in whatever setting. Because we're all sensible and make those choices.
Plus 99 % sure we had it back early March as ds had the kawasaki looking rash which took weeks to go and mega high temp. Then the others all became unwell mainly the temps.

TrustTheGeneGenie Oh ffs. They've never said "things will never go back to normal" have they?

No but that wasnt what I was referring to. They haven't said things will get back to normal either.

I think we all know that's what you'd like, but they haven't said it.

Getting angry about it with random people on the internet is negative and pointless.

@IcedPurple I literally mean that after Spanish flu, and also polio etc we lived in a world so different to the one we live in now.

TV, telephones, internet, international travel, choice of leisure activities etc etc.

How many people went abroad on holidays, had phones, went out for regular meals with friends etc in early 20th century? It’s just incomparable IMO

[quote BasinHaircut]@IcedPurple I literally mean that after Spanish flu, and also polio etc we lived in a world so different to the one we live in now.

TV, telephones, internet, international travel, choice of leisure activities etc etc.

How many people went abroad on holidays, had phones, went out for regular meals with friends etc in early 20th century? It’s just incomparable IMO[/quote]
Sure, but I don't see how that impacts on the question of when life will get back to normal after htis pandemic.

@IcedPurple it was said in response to another specific post. It wasn’t an answer to the OPs question.

I had said in my original post that I didn’t think ‘normal’ as we knew it 12 months ago would ever fully return. To which PPs said it did after Spanish flu and polio etc. To which I said I didn’t think it was comparable because the world was not the same.

But people want to celebrate. Most people won’t be like that. I’m hoping it will be like VE Day

A big difference is that VE Day gatherings were held outside. Not in small rooms with extended family crowded around a dinner table. Often facing each other at less than 2 metres, even 1 metre

@Flaxmeadow

TrustTheGeneGenie Oh ffs. They've never said "things will never go back to normal" have they?

No but that wasnt what I was referring to. They haven't said things will get back to normal either.

I think we all know that's what you'd like, but they haven't said it.

Getting angry about it with random people on the internet is negative and pointless.

Angry? No. Just pointing out when you're talking shit that's all!

It’s not really within the government’s power to decide whether things will go back to normal or not. I suppose they could insist that masks and social distancing stay around even after the pandemic’s over, but a) why? and b) after a while people would just stop complying.

I k is how VE Day was celebrated. That’s exactly what I’m hoping for🤞🏻Might not happen but one can always dream...

I'd love to be able to continue to work from home . But looking forward to be able to go on holiday and hug my mum again .

The anxiety thing is strange though . I was quite anxious last March, obsessively cleaning and anxious around shopping . As numbers went down and things opened up again I gradually relaxed to the point when I was just treating life as normal (aside from the constant hand sanitizer and face masks). I've got a bit anxious again now , but given how easily I relaxed last summer I'm sure I'll be fine .

Cannot wait
Can start to see some progress towards it

Imagine what it’ll be like and it’s all positive

I just can't picture it anymore. When is normal? I probably won't work in an office full time again or touch and hug people that aren't clean. It's made me realise how gross public transport was before.