We got the shutdown during COVID and I think it scared people because nobody enjoyed that. Accidentally did more to keep people invested in keeping the shitshow going than anything else.
I’ll be honest, for some of us “essential” workers it was hell. We didn’t get that time, we didn’t get bonus compensation, we didn’t get space. I lost multiple family members during those events and didn’t even get to say goodbye to them. I say this out of genuine but not negative jealousy. Be thankful for that time you had. The way people describe it to me makes me want to agree with you about the world should take turns shutting down now and then to give people time and space to connect.
Absolutely! The planes not cluttering the skies was another one I didn’t expect to appreciate at the time. A decade or so ago I was in Ohio when the US had like the entire eastern seaboard power grid drop for an evening. The night sky that night was something else, even through the clouds at the time. Makes me wish someday that I’ll be able to go to one of the darker places on earth to really see the night sky in all its glory before I die.
For some people without family/support networks lockdown was a hell that they are still recovering from.
Imagine having to go out and work everyday when it feels like the rest of the world is baking bread, playing with/making babies, working on their novel. Then when you clock out there is fuckall to do but go home because everything is closed and you need to make sure your aging mother didn’t fall down the stairs.
We got the shutdown during COVID and I think it scared people because nobody enjoyed that. Accidentally did more to keep people invested in keeping the shitshow going than anything else.
The deaths caused by COVID-19 were terrible, but the whole lockdown thing was awesome. One of the best periods of my life so far.
We should have a lockdown for a couple of months every few years just to give everyone some time to unwind and relax.
I’ll be honest, for some of us “essential” workers it was hell. We didn’t get that time, we didn’t get bonus compensation, we didn’t get space. I lost multiple family members during those events and didn’t even get to say goodbye to them. I say this out of genuine but not negative jealousy. Be thankful for that time you had. The way people describe it to me makes me want to agree with you about the world should take turns shutting down now and then to give people time and space to connect.
The thing I miss most is the clean air when walking home from work. Quiet too.
Absolutely! The planes not cluttering the skies was another one I didn’t expect to appreciate at the time. A decade or so ago I was in Ohio when the US had like the entire eastern seaboard power grid drop for an evening. The night sky that night was something else, even through the clouds at the time. Makes me wish someday that I’ll be able to go to one of the darker places on earth to really see the night sky in all its glory before I die.
I suffered alot during the lockdown, living alone without even a balcony was brutal.
For some people without family/support networks lockdown was a hell that they are still recovering from.
Imagine having to go out and work everyday when it feels like the rest of the world is baking bread, playing with/making babies, working on their novel. Then when you clock out there is fuckall to do but go home because everything is closed and you need to make sure your aging mother didn’t fall down the stairs.
It was some of the best times for me. At home with the family just hanging out and not getting sick. I realize a lot of people got sick and many died.
I enjoyed the Covid shut down, meant I got to stay home, no plans to make, just peace. Loved every minute of it.