Writing Challenge Day 28: When This Is Over

When this is over, will we shake hands again?
Will we make plans again?
Or will it all be banned again?

When this is over, will we commute again?
Will offices be absolute again?
Or will my car be moot again?

When this is over, will we still carry hand sanitizer?
Will we be any wiser?
Or will we forget it all like a blur?

I wouldn’t dare speak for the rest of the world, But for myself, these things are sure:

When this is over, I’ll take fewer things for granted
I’ll make the most of the seeds I’ve planted
I’ll work harder for the things I’ve always wanted

When this is over, I’ll prioritize my happiness
I’ll try so hard to worry less
I’ll always give my very best

When this is over—and it will be—
I’ll be the best possible version of me.

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Poetry aside: when this is over, I’m getting a haircut (it’s been 296 days, but who’s counting?) and rebooking the European vacation I had planned for Spring 2020. What about you?

Parents
  • When this is over, I look forward to actually hanging out at the office. I have still gotten to know these lovely people virtually, but I look forward to the day when we are comfortable being in the same space together. Genuinely, I most look forward to allowing my son a somewhat normal childhood. We have had several conversations in the past months about all the things he misses and is missing out on. This has been hard on our kids. I have done what I could (and felt safe/comfortable) doing to help facilitate things from online gaming so he can get social activity with his friends to video calls with family members to keep them in touch. Unfortunately, he is still missing so much - regular school, in person friend hang outs, sports, extracurricular activities, and more. 

    Back to more positive - when this is over, I look forward to traveling more, attending conferences, and meeting and seeing lovely people. 

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  • When this is over, I look forward to actually hanging out at the office. I have still gotten to know these lovely people virtually, but I look forward to the day when we are comfortable being in the same space together. Genuinely, I most look forward to allowing my son a somewhat normal childhood. We have had several conversations in the past months about all the things he misses and is missing out on. This has been hard on our kids. I have done what I could (and felt safe/comfortable) doing to help facilitate things from online gaming so he can get social activity with his friends to video calls with family members to keep them in touch. Unfortunately, he is still missing so much - regular school, in person friend hang outs, sports, extracurricular activities, and more. 

    Back to more positive - when this is over, I look forward to traveling more, attending conferences, and meeting and seeing lovely people. 

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