Text Only

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

<strong> Last Tuesday a close friend of mine got married at a small courthouse wedding.</strong> I think it's the<strong> first time I'm really feeling like I'm missing out on a "life moment."</strong> <strong> My boyfriend and I are trying to plan what we'll do for a July 4th vacation</strong>. 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<strong> it feels odd trying to plan travel when there are still so many unknowns.</strong> 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.<strong> My dad says that likely after July/August, he'll have to start going into the office every other week. I'm really concerned</strong>. I don't want him to go into the office – he works in Manhattan and <strong> I'm scared some racist and angry stranger will harass or physically harm him</strong>. I hate that I have to worry about my parents like this.