I really miss human connection.

Whether that was chatting with a worker at a store or being able to walk safely on the same side of the street as someone, I really just miss genuine interactions. Now, unfortunately, you have to be safe, cautious, and careful with everyone, everywhere you go, and everything you touch in order to slow the spread of this virus.

I'm not the biggest social butterfly. I have my moments and I have my small set of friends, but the thing I miss the most is just seeing people out and about, carefree, and having fun. I loved just going out, seeing others, and feeling the angry or buzz of those around me.

I would even love to just be back in my freshman year of college, sitting through a lecture of an entry level course I don't care about just to be around people again. I wouldn't even mind right about now taking an exam in the testing lab if I was just around people. Now, everything has changed. If you're being responsible, you haven't been out or really seen your close and personal friends for months. You haven't been able to just take a carefree walk inside of Walmart because you were bored on a Friday night. You can't just go to the mall, window shop and buy a pretzel. Things are changing for awhile, and we have to accept it. Doesn't mean I don't miss the human connection any less, though.

Lately, I've been really finding myself missing my friends and family. Girls night is no longer the same when it is just you, a bag of popcorn, and a movie by yourself. Wine drinking isn't fun when you don't have your best gal pals there to enjoy it with you. Venturing to a store isn't enjoyable when you know you have to get in and out of the store for the safety of yourself and those around you. I miss spending quality time with my grandmother. Even walking in the neighborhood isn't the same when you don't feel comfortable enough sharing the same sidewalk with someone passing by.

This isn't meant to be seen as whining or say we should reopen. We should fully continue to social distance and have regulations until there is a vaccine. This is me saying that I just miss human interaction and connection. This is just me saying, screw you COVID, I miss people.

I just genuinely am missing being around other people than my family (sorry guys). I hope that soon, we can safely be able to transition back to what was once our "normal."