Currently listening to: Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds Will you recognize me?Call my name or walk on byRain keeps falling, rain keeps fallingDown, down, down, down
What has been a positive outcome of the pandemic?
Prompt snagged from: TCMC
Wow. The past five years have been an absolute blur, but despite the chaos, there were some remarkable silver linings that came out of the pandemic.
- First and foremost, Tiger King. Need I say more? That show had everyone in a chokehold.
- Then there was the absolute madness of panic buying. Remember when people were hoarding toilet paper like it was a form of currency? Truly unhinged behavior.
- Crime rates actually dropped for a while.
- And traffic? A dream. Highways that were once bumper-to-bumper at all hours of the day were suddenly wide open. Driving felt peaceful for the first time in forever.
- People also stopped pretending to be neutral. They showed their whole asses when it came to politics, vaccines, and social issues. Families literally broke apart over it. But hey, at least now we know where people stand.
- One of the biggest shifts? Staying home became completely normalized. As much as I love going out, I also love a solid excuse to stay in without judgment.
- I also realized something important: I hate Zoom. The awkward silences, the weird lags, the “you’re on mute” moments—pure torture.
- On the flip side, the flu was nearly nonexistent. Masks and social distancing really worked in that regard. And as an introvert, I thrived in a world where strangers naturally kept their distance. No more unnecessary small talk in grocery store lines or forced hugs with acquaintances. Bliss.
- Pollution levels hit an all-time low, and suddenly, people were rediscovering the great outdoors. Camping, hiking, biking—nature had a moment. People were finally appreciating it.
- Adopting pets also skyrocketed. Shelters were emptying out as people brought home new furry companions. Pets really won the pandemic.
- Families spent more time together—sometimes too much time, but still, there was something nice about slowing down and reconnecting.
- And of course, remote learning and working exploded. While it wasn’t perfect, it did show that flexibility is possible. A lot of people never went back to the office full-time, and honestly? Good for them.
- Oh, and let’s not forget—people started reading again. Book sales surged, online book clubs flourished, and suddenly, everyone had a TBR (to-be-read) list a mile long.
All in all, it was a wild time, but at least there were some good that came out of it.
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