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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

Last Tuesday a close friend of mine got married at a small courthouse wedding. I think it's the first time I'm really feeling like I'm missing out on a "life moment." My boyfriend and I are trying to plan what we'll do for a July 4th vacation. We'd like to travel somewhere – we're eyeing at Greece, since they're opening up. I'm less concerned about our own personal health risk since we're both vaccinated (or as less concerned as one can be), but it feels odd trying to plan travel when there are still so many unknowns. I want to feel excited, but it's hard to when I can't be certain of what will happen closer to the date. I want to feel excited, but I don't quite yet. My parents got their first shot of the vaccine last week. My dad says that likely after July/August, he'll have to start going into the office every other week. I'm really concerned. I don't want him to go into the office – he works in Manhattan and I'm scared some racist and angry stranger will harass or physically harm him. I hate that I have to worry about my parents like this.