By If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time, you’ll know that I’m an agoraphobe. I was even BEFORE this pandemic. I’m most comfortable and happy within my own home, and in spaces that I am intimately familiar with (family homes, friends places, etc). In particular, I need to control the number of people in any given space.
This makes this whole idea of re-entering “normal” rather problematic for me. This year and a half being encouraged to stay home to stay safe has escalated certain anxieties for me. The rise of this Delta variant isn’t helping.
In a week, I’m getting on a plane for the first time in close to two years and I’m flying to Austin, Texas to spend time with some friends.
There’s a lot to be excited about. There’s also a lot to be worried about.
I know the people I’ll be with are vaccinated. I know a good chunk of our time we will be in well ventilated or open areas. But there’s the BART to the airport, the airport, the plane, the other airport, transportation to the hotel, the hotel…etc…
I’m trying to balance that against getting to see friends, getting to meet up with coworkers and live music for the first time in a lifetime.
I have Xanax on hand. I have presents to deliver. And I can not wait for the music.
And hugs. I can’t believe how much I miss hugs.
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Natalie J Case 