COVID-19

The funny thing for me about Covid it that even before covid, I used to wear bandanas over my face all the time. So when Covid came around and we had to wear face coverings, it was almost like nothing changed for me, for the face wearing department. 
Covid has been, kind of weird for me, not necessarily the virus part, but during this year, I feel like I've had to think a lot more about my life and where I'm going.
What's really been annoying for me is the thought of getting a job in my town. When I see most places I could work, I can't help but think of how awful it sounds.
I don't really like the people in my area. I feel such a disconnect from them that conversations are nothing more but a big word salad. And although I like salads (literal salads), this word salad is the only option for me when I talk to peope, and I'd rather starve myself of the boring repetitive conversations than have to down any more.
Just thinking about that in context of getting a job for the rest of my life, it makes me want to get out of this place. I hope one day I do.
Just hope that I can find a place where it's not like here, cause it's as if almost all the people in my life are cardboard cutouts. 

On a good note, It's nice to know there's a covid vaccination hopefully coming soon to, probably everywhere. 
Makes me wonder what those science people do every day finding a cure, and how they even get a job like that.

Foolguy wrote

The funny thing for me about Covid it that even before covid, I used to wear bandanas over my face all the time. So when Covid came around and we had to wear face coverings, it was almost like nothing changed for me, for the face wearing department. 
Covid has been, kind of weird for me, not necessarily the virus part, but during this year, I feel like I've had to think a lot more about my life and where I'm going.
What's really been annoying for me is the thought of getting a job in my town. When I see most places I could work, I can't help but think of how awful it sounds.
I don't really like the people in my area. I feel such a disconnect from them that conversations are nothing more but a big word salad. And although I like salads (literal salads), this word salad is the only option for me when I talk to peope, and I'd rather starve myself of the boring repetitive conversations than have to down any more.
Just thinking about that in context of getting a job for the rest of my life, it makes me want to get out of this place. I hope one day I do.
Just hope that I can find a place where it's not like here, cause it's as if almost all the people in my life are cardboard cutouts. 

On a good note, It's nice to know there's a covid vaccination hopefully coming soon to, probably everywhere. 
Makes me wonder what those science people do every day finding a cure, and how they even get a job like that.

Is it difficult for you to move somewhere else? Well, covid aside, of course ^_^'

Long term, probably not a problem, right now, yeah. Mostly just due to me needing to go through college first before I can really leave. Without getting some kind of career path, I don't really have a clear way out. It's kind of a culture thing, cause where I live the culture is pretty state wide, so it can feel like I meet copies of the same people at times. 
Not to say I haven't met anyone at all, but they've moved on, and I'm still stuck here. But I'd say once I can get what I need to move on out (get through college), things should be at least a bit open, which is pretty exciting.

Covid can go suck a dick. People went out to celebrate the elections without masks lol. And now corona cases doubled. 46 or something counties of cali of the 52 or 54 whatever have gone to the red/purple. 46% of all hospital beds in cali used for covid. Just hate this state and their takes on anything. Governor is an asshole, gives guidelines for covid. He himself doesn't follow them, exposed by media and everything

Funny thing happened last week, I got covid.
It was kind of an interesting experience, as it was kind of different than getting sick from the norm like the cold.
It was different with how I had these muscle aches. They felt kind like a constant soreness in my legs. Those lasted for about 5 days.
It wasn't so bad, the worst was probably when the aches came at night so I couldn't sleep. 
Overall, 6/10 would catch again.
Can't wait to tell my future cat about it.

With the vaccine being out since december or so, I was wondering what everyone thinks about how long it Covid is over. My guess by over I'd say most restrictions are gone and life is mostly normal again. Just looking at the basic data, it seems like things are finally headed toward a downswing, so my guess is that by next fall, most things will be back to normal.

Foolguy wrote

With the vaccine being out since december or so, I was wondering what everyone thinks about how long it Covid is over. My guess by over I'd say most restrictions are gone and life is mostly normal again. Just looking at the basic data, it seems like things are finally headed toward a downswing, so my guess is that by next fall, most things will be back to normal.

If all goes well, hopefully ^_^' There is still the risk that some mutation renders the vaccines ineffective, but perhaps enough will have caught it already or been vaccinated for that not to be a problem.

Hope y'all are safe qwq, please stay safe until vaccinated

soulchild wrote

Hope y'all are safe qwq, please stay safe until vaccinated

Pretty bored, but otherwise safe~ I hope you're doing well too ^_^

What a wild fever dream the past year was.
And probably continuing on for another while for this year too.

More working from home, more closed borders, can't even see family. I'm getting real tired of this shit, to avoid a complete 1 month lockdown we'll live in fear for 10 years.

We got a good laugh at work the other day. All the high level execs and managers, who have been staying at home this entire time, announced that they got their vaccinations. Meanwhile us peons have been having to come in everyday since this whole thing started and aren't even eligible for the vaccine if we wanted it. Gotta love the ass backwards approach to this: vaccinate the elderly, sickly, and others that can and should be staying at home, while the people at work are considered healthy and strong enough to not receive it until later.

Dontmindme wrote

More working from home, more closed borders, can't even see family. I'm getting real tired of this shit, to avoid a complete 1 month lockdown we'll live in fear for 10 years.

mmm, I know that feeling >~< Fortunately, things are slowly opening up again for us... hopefully not to close up again soon.

Erika wrote

We got a good laugh at work the other day. All the high level execs and managers, who have been staying at home this entire time, announced that they got their vaccinations. Meanwhile us peons have been having to come in everyday since this whole thing started and aren't even eligible for the vaccine if we wanted it. Gotta love the ass backwards approach to this: vaccinate the elderly, sickly, and others that can and should be staying at home, while the people at work are considered healthy and strong enough to not receive it until later.

Doesn't that make sense though? Why prioritise vaccinating those who are likely to deal with the virus just fine?

malmon wrote

Doesn't that make sense though? Why prioritise vaccinating those who are likely to deal with the virus just fine?

Maybe because they are the most likely to be exposed to the virus? To take it even further, they are also the ones most likely to bring it into the homes of the sick and elderly. Why would you not prioritize the ones keeping the world moving?

Erika wrote

malmon wrote

Doesn't that make sense though? Why prioritise vaccinating those who are likely to deal with the virus just fine?

Maybe because they are the most likely to be exposed to the virus? To take it even further, they are also the ones most likely to bring it into the homes of the sick and elderly. Why would you not prioritize the ones keeping the world moving?

Because the vaccines don't necessarily stop transmission of the virus. So while you could immunise most of the young and healthy, they could still bring the virus to their elderly relatives. There's not really much benefit to vaccinating the young and healthy.

ChiitoChan

This has been my thought. Any time I think of the past year it's just felt like a weird blur.

And here we are in July, with the Delta variant ramping up and now (apparently) 50% of new cases in the US.

the only way covid has really affected me is that i haven't been able to travel.

my state in aus has been relatively covid free for a long time, with only a small amount of lockdown at the beginning of covid.

it really sucks not being able to travel but at least normal life is fine.

seel Feels everyday like a "the more things change the more things stay the same" thing to me. I shouldn't even be surprised but I still find more evidence reality is bending over backwards into itself.

Got my second Moderna shot two days ago. Yesterday was absolute misery, but this morning things are looking much better. I think I should be fit enough to go for a walk outside and get me some ice cream. ^_^