COVID-19 Ruined These 5 Things For Me

By Trevann Hamilton

Everyone declared 2020 their year. My vision board is still hoisted in my room with all my plans staring at me mockingly. I probably won’t be able to complete any of the things I set out to at the beginning of the year and that’s okay.

I doubt there are people who went on completely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m well aware that what I’m about to list is simply incomparable to the pain and loss that so many people faced losing loved ones to the virus. This list is just how COVID-19 has affected me personally.

Here Are Five Things COVID-19 Ruined For Me:

• Dining Out

One of my favorite things to do before the pandemic is to dine out. More often than not, I’d go out by myself, sit down, and just enjoy my meal. The last time I dined out was my birthday in March. I didn’t know it was going to be the last time I would sit down and have a meal in public. I know some restaurants are opening up for dining out but I’m absolutely not going to be doing that during a pandemic.

• Taking Public Transportation

I usually left the house a couple of times a month to run errands and I’d always take public transportation. I’ve always hated being crammed in a taxi but now my hatred for sitting…