I’ve been doing quite a bit of work on my bucket list during the time we were told to stay at home. I’ve been building a 3D printer and getting and up and running and kept busy in many ways. As a break from the hard work I allow myself to make lists (not a bucket list item). Here are my 5 Covid related lists as of 4/21/2020.
Things I miss
- Dinner parties with friends
- Live Jazz concerts
- Skiing
- Giving hugs
- Seeing peoples’ faces
- Sitting at a coffee shop and grabbing a cup
- Going to the thrift store
- Small talk with strangers
Things I don’t miss
- Traffic jams & dirty air
- Tasteless & overpriced restaurant food
- Endless daily distractions due to outbound lifestyle
- People bragging about their purchases
- Big crowds
- Going to movie theaters
What I will miss
- My 35-year high school reunion
- Seeing my family this summer
- 5-Points Jazz Festival :(
- Getting back to Portugal
- Visiting Helsinki and Tallin
Things I do
- Thinking about our future
- Trying to stay connected
- Working on my bucket list
- Uplifting others
- Cook tasty meals from scratch
- Work in our yard
- Follow rules
- Staying physically active
- Smile at my girlfriend
- Using my noise-canceling headphones
- Print medical supplies with my 3D printer
Things I don’t do
- Making travel plans
- Watching excessive amounts of TV
- Give up
- Eat junk food
- Getting a pet
- Cutting my own hair