The national security council announced today to (expectedly) prolong the confinement until the 3rd of May. But with a wonderful bonus - the garden shops will open their doors😀 I love the logic! The press is already discussing about the possible re-start of schools in May with progressive opening of bars, restaurants and other activities. All mass festivities will be however cancelled until 31 August included. Distance work should be prioritised until further notice.
Ouf! I think we would very much appreciate to regain our liberties. What do I miss? Inviting friends over, going out to dinner with my husband. Letting my kids go visit friends. Going to my bakery and chocolate shop, chatting with the pharmacist and florist. Most importantly, buy my summer tickets to go to Finland and Estonia.
At the same time I feel already slightly fearful of the new normal. To what extend have we changed and will the habits stay? Will be consume, rush, stress and travel less? Will we keep up with the daily sports routine? Will we remember to cherish all the more the connection and moments with our loved ones? Will we remember to be grateful, everyday, for waking up healthy and safe? I know for sure, I have a list of items I will miss from these hazy days of confinement. I will miss being with my family. All the time. I will miss the slower pace of the days, the slower mornings, later evenings. I will miss the feeling of solidarity and closeness between family, friends and neighbours despite the physical distance. I will miss the silence. The amazing peacefulness outside. And yet, the amazing orchestra from the birds making their spring happen. The emptiness of streets. The clean, fresh air without the car pollution. Our bike rides in the evening with the kids, with safe roads. In honesty, it has been in many ways a dream come true for a country and nature lover as myself. It will be difficult to move on from this.
