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5 Things I Missed Out on During the Covid-19 Lockdowns
And why I’m happy I did.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has become the defining event of 2020. This past year was difficult for everyone, albeit harder for some than for others. I am extremely grateful I remained safe during 2020. Although I missed out on lots of activities and events I was looking forward to, I know I ultimately made the right decision in staying put.
So here are 5 things I’m upset about (but also glad) I missed out on in 2020 while making the smart decision to stay home.
1. Traveling abroad and spending time in a new city
I think it is fair to say we as humans love traveling. Whether that’s because of sightseeing, exploring an unknown destination, or meeting new people. Like many others, I am no different! I am a huge travel junkie. Prior to the Covid-19 lockdowns, I was frequently traveling globally. In 2019 alone, I visited the United Kingdom, Dubai UAE, Moscow Russia, Spain, Germany, Mexico, California, and Florida to name a few. Actually, I think the first I really heard about COVID was when the airport in the United Arab Emirates had a…