We all know a lot of stuff from 2020 and 2021 is worthy of kicking to the curb, but a there are a few things grew as roses from their fertilizer. I would like to acknowledge them and say I hope they stick around once the world stops wobbling its way through the pandemic.
1- I remember when pay at the pump became a thing. My firstborn was in a baby carrier car seat at the time, and it was one of the best things that could have happened considering I had a long commute and had to stop for gas a few times a week. Now, I feel the same way about using an app to order my groceries late at night then pulling in to park and efficiently pick them up the next afternoon. I like shopping, but that keeps me from frivolous purchases and I am less likely to forget things! Technically, this existed pre-quarantine, but it was my first experience with it, so it counts.
2- Same for ordering at restaurants. I am like a child in need of a nap when I have to wait in slow lines. I love this convenience!
3- Sonic app.—- Oh… it is dangerous. Drinks are always half price when I use it to order. Honestly, it may be too convenient, nevertheless it may be my favorite thing I learned in 2020.
4- Local businesses got a major fist bump from the community. We need to remember to continue that- forever! There are some talented, amazing people around!
5- I may never do another parent teacher conference without a mask. It’s the first time in years I didn’t get super-sick afterward! The last three, it’s taken a month to recover from those three sessions of germ exposure, and that month included my birthday. Not getting sick was glorious!!!
I love this idea of writing down all the things I hope remain the same. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ordering my groceries online. I discovered it while on maternity leave fall of 2019, and it was glorious not to have to get out of the car with a newborn (and trying to time naps or feeding). I didn’t remain too consistent with it because once I returned to work, my husband and I would just take turns going and the other would stay home with the baby. Once COVID hit though? Whew, we started up again and haven’t looked back! Now that we have our second son on the way, I think it’s something we’ll definitely continue utilizing ha!
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My daughter and I were talking about this recently! I have yet to order groceries online because I just enjoy it – I know, I am weird! I never thought about masks would help for P/T conferences. Yes, I have had many years when I was sick afterward!
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