How I Really Feel About "Going Back to Normal"

You know Couch to 5K? I need a Couch to Cocktail Party training program so my armpits don't break out into a cold sweat. #comedy #backtonormal #introvert
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[@walking_the_gyre]

I plan to maintain some of this "new normal." We introverts finally had our moment, and I am NOT letting go so easily.

[@HisWordisLife4U]

It was a year and it's already over. But we can still do whatever we want. We don't have to go back to the madness.

[@TheSockDragon]

Same Lol

[@lifeisgood5318]

If only WFH were my new "normal" then I'd be okay with going back to normal

[@RG-rl6hj]

We need to find the balance. It is OK to stay home

[@HisWordisLife4U]

@@RG-rl6hj I think most people were running around too much anyway; now we all got back to basics and essentials/ family.

[@peggyhancock8004]

Thank you, Kim. I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I’ve loved working from home and not having to be in person at the unnecessary meetings that could have been handled by an email. This pandemic fed right into my anti-social tendencies. I may never be normal again!

[@seebeyondurself1st82]

Yup same here! 😂😂

[@leighannehaslacker6692]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one! This has changed my everything.... and I’m good with it! #couchlife #ivewatchedeverythingonnetflix

[@klewis4632]

I’m definitely “team introvert!” I could stay home pretty much forever.

[@Xionma1]

Team introvert! Yaayyy!!!!

[@ellagrace8885]

Me too!!!!!

[@nancybrown8338]

Who doesn't love staying in PJ's and Braless? No rush to get anywhere so driving is more relaxed. Serenity Now!

[@bellagrace6972]

Yes I’m the biggest introvert there is ever to be living

[@marcy3098]

I'm NOT looking forward to this being over. I've been loving not having to make lame excuses for not doing things.

[@hopecreekranch365]

The thought of going back to a crazy schedule and feeling constant guilt for not being social enough is stressing me out. Thanks for putting how I feel into words! I'm relieved I'm not alone in this!

[@sarahcapozza6047]

You're really not👊

[@thatsbecky3180]

I do not know how I used to leave the house 5 days in a row.....

[@carolynlunel9382]

Right?!!

[@mykijiji1958]

Oh my gosh!! This comment got me!! 5 days IN A ROW!! It is SO true. It seems SO daunting! My week is currently so chill! Even setting an early morning alarm 5 days in a row is not welcome!

[@lightnindawn7710]

This made me laugh so hard! 😂😂😂

[@HisWordisLife4U]

Listening to Kim's list of things she did every day made me tired.

[@tjs5344]

🤣🎯

[@robertbowman448]

My wife was in an early group as were some of our friends so she's already done and started hanging out with them again. I just got my first shot so I'm like, "OK, go ahead honey. No, no, I'm not upset. I'm going to nap and watch Netflix while you're gone. Give my best to everyone, bye."

[@StephenMatrese]

My wife and I just finished our second shot on 3/4/21, but thankfully she’s even more of an introvert than I am

[@SiberianHuskyMomma]

Stores don't even sell real clothes anymore. 50% or more of the inventory is loungewear and PJs. So either THOSE are the new outdoor clothes, or we're all in trouble.

[@youhealu]

True! Even suits at Ann Taylor Loft are sweats😜

[@turma8eac]

Please be the former

[@knittingnerdess7321]

I'm 100% with you, Kim! As an introvert, I'm okay with not having events that will force me out of the house, and I'm not ready to dive back in to what life was like before

[@NIH1966]

I'm with you Kim. I don't miss the outside world that much to be honest.

[@sandip2287]

This has been a rough year personally, not just from the pandemic. I've kinda enjoyed the me time. Not getting dressed, naps whenever, no crowds...

[@dalesample8611]

I'm with Kim. The "normal" bras---ouch! My husband and I always talk about how weird it is that we get worn out when we've gone out to the store! I kinda like having all this home time without making excuses. I just want the ability to go anywhere when I want, but also no reason why I HAVE to go out.

[@sedgecircle]

I think people are going to start realizing the pace we were living in pre-pandemic was unsustainable. I'm kinda hoping this sets a new pace ;)

[@sarahcapozza6047]

I thought it was just need needing the after the grocery store nap! I thought something was wrong with Me. Thank you👊

[@sarahcapozza6047]

@@sedgecircle Right! This was a big wake up call to slow down and focus on what's really important. The homelife you work to enjoy.

[@cheryls.8168]

I am so ready to stay home and keep my kids home too. This year has taught me, they need more sleep and rest than what the previous “normal” allowed. If Im being honest, I do too. While I miss some aspects of the previous “normal,” I am 1000% percent okay with the way we have been living life this last year. We do miss friends and vacations and family.

[@ak5659]

Agreed. Aside from not seeing those dear to me, my Covid life is much healthier than me pre-Covid life.

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

Ah sleep!

[@nicolepettit5120]

Sleep is very important. Good for you.

[@lauraanncallaway4057]

I am really, really dreading “getting back to normal “ 😢 This has been the most comforting, cozy year of my life

[@carolynlunel9382]

I get ya,Laura. (Thank you for being so honest ) Me,too..I think people like us are in such a minority! To describe the year as cozy &comforting.. you're the ONLY person I've heard say that. But I truly truly get it! I keep mostly quiet about loving this time and restrictions. And here we go again..take good care❤ Big distance hugs❤

[@sharissamurray9834]

I agree!

[@madiantin]

Right? So comforting! So cozy!

[@cyndiamontgomery6524]

I feel that way too. I’ve spent time reading books and hanging out on my porch more this past year than ever before. It’s been so great!

[@veronicahispana]

Totally agree. I know most people had a very hard year, but for me, it was great.

[@LanaOkeaness]

Thank god someone is talking about how much this would SUCK!!! Lets all just refuse to come back to the office!!!!

[@lizshoemaker]

Would suck? WILL suck. Extroverts are going to like invite people places and stuff.

[@LanaOkeaness]

@@lizshoemaker the only reason I said “would” is because me and a couple of my coworkers will fight to the end to stay home! Some of them are ready to quit/retire if our managers demand us to come back!So I will probably never go back to the cubicle, but if i was, it “would” suck 😅😅

[@trinitywright7122]

Well where I work most people have refused to come back to the office so they have extended our work at home policy indefinitely at the moment. Yay

[@LanaOkeaness]

@@trinitywright7122 thats worthy of celebration!!! Congrats!! 🙌🙌🙌 Hopefully we can shift this paradigm forever! Theres no reason for us to be stuck at a cubicle!

[@MJAngelLove]

I want my life back tired of being in the jail called home

[@barbarasantiago8305]

This time being "home" has opened a lot of eyes to what really matters. For a lot of us being home is good, especially introverts, like me. I don't miss the crowds and the "fast paced world". :))))

[@e_kychkina9170]

Last year showed us that many things are unnecessary and many issues can be handled online. Let’s normalize all the feelings and all opinions about that.

[@CM-pf1xc]

YEEESSS!! I’ve been saying for years how most jobs scouts and should be remote!

[@kj6446]

@@CM-pf1xc My department is moving to a new building and at first they said there might not be enough room and would consider letting people work from home...i put my hand up for that so fast. Sadly now it looks like there may be room...boo.

[@rebeccaherman2894]

I’m totally with you Kim- I’ve enjoyed this time at home and I’m not ready to jump in to a full blown crazy running all the time schedule again. I’m hoping I can keep working from home - but yes- everyone else needs to go 🤪

[@annemoulder3683]

Yes!!

[@OhioSkydiverGirl]

Kim I am like you. I am perfectly fine with staying home. I don't want to go back to the office....or put on real clothes.

[@elie807]

Me!!!

[@jacakent]

Yep!

[@mariamigchelbrink-spinola9031]

Totally agree!!!!

[@rachelchaffe3731]

I totally love being at home

[@laurab1887]

Me! For the most part I love being at home but I do miss travelling.

[@mikesgirl8304]

Can not seeing other people ever just be the new normal, as an introvert this has been extremely liberating lol

[@jessicabarry4636]

I’m enjoying limited capacity everywhere and making reservations to go to the movies or aquarium. No crowds is amazing. Can everyone else continue staying home so I can go places without crowds?

[@ama.mensss]

Is it just me or they are saving us with these hilarious and awesome videos 😂😂❤️❤️

[@jessicalabulis5053]

Positively true!

[@sarah-phillips]

Yup

[@carynopope]

Absolutely!

[@deezboyz4157]

It’s just you Nana

[@mlvogh]

They are!

[@andreaw.2821]

I feel the same way. Having a break from other people was amazing.

[@JJ-yv7kt]

"Being in a bra for that long sounds exhausting." YES YES YES

[@thisishowwebingham]

This is uncomfortably accurate 😂

[@cathyb7560]

I’m with you, Kim. The thought of leaving the house, wearing “real” clothes, socializing is all too much to think about. I need a Xanax and a nap to even think about it all!

[@lesliegoin7820]

I am like you Kim! I get vaccinated in 2 days yet I just refuse to go back to "normal"... I vow to not push myself that hard, I will no longer jam pack my social life, I will preserve big chunks of quiet time and continue to make home cooked meals!

[@debicaldwell8296]

I love teleworking! I used to commute 80 miles/day. Now I drive 15 miles/week.

[@amybastock8370]

I’m Penn. I’m ABSOLUTELY Penn. I am a total golden retriever. My husband is Kim. But we are both thrilled to have received our first shot. And more importantly, our special needs daughter finally received hers as well!! 😊💉

[@sarah-phillips]

That is so awesome!

[@susanbranchepoteet3175]

Is "controvert" a word? It describes me best. Former super extravert learned what it's like to be quiet and now I feel more like the introverts. I never never never could have imagined this was possible.

[@grayciekins]

I’m adopting this! Lol Our house used to be the hang out spot for all our friends and family and all their kiddos. Literally, we would have a house full of teenagers and kids all summer long. My son’s father has 7 boys and they would have their friends and cousins over all the time. Then friends and family would use our house to throw birthday parties, we’ve hosted an engagement party, bachelor party, you name it. We just have the set up and have to connections to live bands, etc. and we really would enjoy seeing everyone happy and enjoying themselves, especially with helping others who couldn’t afford to do things like that. Despite loving it, I’ve found love in the quiet from the past year as well. So I think for us, as things normalize more and more, finding a healthy balance of that quiet time for our household members and also throwing get togethers for our friends and family will be key. I will also say this, the relationship between me and my man has grown stronger and we are closer again. We actually learned how to have full conversations again about more important things besides the “what’s for dinner?”, “who’s picking up the boy from school?”, “have you seen my keys?” kind of talks. Learning about one another’s desires and goals, planning for our future, real conversations have come back into our life and that has been the hugest improvement that I don’t think would have happened without the lockdown time.

[@lightnindawn7710]

Welcome to the quiet club

[@LS-ei7xk]

Ambivert, perhaps?

[@Dancestar1981]

@@LS-ei7xk definitely ambivert I know I am

[@rtr1043]

I’d need a nap after having a discussion like this with Penn.

[@BernieBuble]

Same, glad I'm not the only one, lol

[@mazzy2121]

I LOVE the idea of working from home. I enjoy "drinks with friends" over Zoom, honestly: no driving, no over-priced drinks or drinks made not the way I want, and I still get to hang with friends and chat and laugh and have a good time! I feel like the outcast, but I like the "new normal". ~shrug~

[@lisadelacruz277]

I’m with you Kim!!!! Thankfully, my work has realized we are just as efficient at home as we are in an office setting, so the new office space is set up as a schedule and come in when needed, otherwise work at home 🤩

[@parisindy]

I want everyone to be healthy... but I do not want to go back!

[@annabellegagliano]

Kim: “There is no normal” Penn: “what’s that?” Kim: **looks at camera** 👁👄👁 Penn: “Kim?”

[@matthewsnebold9836]

Lol

[@BS-ne5cr]

You all know we get to choose how we go forward. None of us HAS to say yes to any event we don't want to do. I say we keep the right to say no to anything we want to and take back our free time.

[@gardengal87]

This was hilarious. Thank you for articulating exactly what every introvert feels! I love my weekends of no where to go and nothing to do. The days feel long, and I like that. You are not alone, Kim!

[@TheBlestmomof2]

I don't actually want to do anything I just like having the option. Telling me I can't do something makes me want to do it more. But when someone says I can do something then I'm like ... Meh.

[@christinafisher6169]

Telling me I can't do something makes me want to do it less and telling me I have to do something makes me want to do it less. Either way I want to make my own decisions. In my opinion, people should not try to influence you they should be an example!

[@sofiagutierrez4224]

😂😂 True

[@lightnindawn7710]

Same here

[@kristymccauslin2378]

I totally agree with you Kim! I’m glad I’m not the only one. It was starting to freak me out.

[@christophersymkowick-rose9604]

You guys nailed this one! Thank you for normalizing this psychotic duality.

[@WickTech]

Kim, you are definitely not alone. Plenty of introverts are starting to have panic attacks. I've been lucky enough to be hybrid - just enough in the office (with like 2-3 other people) to get any social needs met, but more time happily at home.

[@thatchattycat1735]

I think I’m Penn. I may be an introvert but I need the “normal” because I’m going insane at home at I need to see my friends.

[@layladiab4896]

Exactly! I completely agree with you!

[@debrabusch1090]

Even us introverts need other people in our lives..............just not all the time.

[@thatchattycat1735]

@@debrabusch1090 I agree 😂 I have 2 best friends and that’s all I need along with my bandmates. But alas this year majority of my friends are people I talk to on the internet, but things WILL GET BACK TO NORMAL! I will make sure of it by praying to God about it every night

[@scooterkenna7727]

Same! Thankfully my school is all in-person so I see my friends every day. I feel a little guilty but thankful.

[@costanzaingegnoli8150]

I feel this so much! Everybody is excited about being able to go to the lessons in person (I’m in university, by the way), but I don’t really want to get ready everyday and spend 40 plus minutes on the bus and eat cold lunch! I think being able to just chill at home and take things slowly from time to time is really wonderful! But I get that not everyone is introverted.. (ps: I hope my English isn’t bad)

[@jayes8191]

You’re perfect the way you are, English and everything!

[@costanzaingegnoli8150]

@@jayes8191 Thanks! You are so sweet🥰

[@sandrainontario6710]

Your English is better than most! 🌞

[@Sixbears]

My hermit skills were just getting good.

[@stephaniecress2464]

OMG - Just had this talk in our family! Kim, I feel you! Let me know when the couch to social event training happens, because we ALL need it!

[@DavidPlass]

Did I say the quiet part out loud? Hilarious

[@lieutenantdan1503]

Watched less than 1 minute and I can already say that I AM EXACTLY LIKE KIM

[@lieutenantdan1503]

Watched all the video and haven't changed my mind

[@VeggieVllc]

The last year has been amazing. No expectations to be anywhere. Living the dream! Ok, minus the whole fear of death thing 😊

[@tom2point0]

Kim also just spoke for all of us who aren’t necessarily introverts, but just hate people in general.

[@le_th_]

Hate? Who hurt you? Hate is a VERY strong, pathological feeling. Serial killers *hate* people.

[@tom2point0]

@@le_th_ oh you’re a special one, aren’t you?

[@deniselegere5927]

I’m an essential worker, so I’ve been out and about during this whole thing. But I’m seriously nervous about things reopening. I’m not gonna be comfortable taking my mask off in public or going into large crowds of people for a very long time

[@missnaomi613]

Whatever you've been doing, out in the big, wide world, to keep things functioning, I thank you. 🙏❤️

[@deniselegere5927]

@@missnaomi613 thank you, that’s very sweet of you to say. In work in a pharmacy as a tech. So it’s a very essential job

[@swirlblue4626]

Thank you for your service

[@sarahprince2412]

Omg, why are you people so damn afraid of a virus that is exactly like the flu?!?! You are letting the media and Govt. scare you into being afraid. It’s just a control issue now with the Govt. Masks are NOT 100% effective you know and it’s been proven that they will NOT protect you from covid. They actually had a study that said there were MORE people who got covid with masks versus those who did not wear a mask. You are aware that it is NOT as deadly as they try to make it seem and it’s been PROVEN that doctors are being paid to claim covid cases when they are not covid related at all right? Meaning that all these so called millions of covid cases are not correct and the numbers are actually lower. There is a 99.7% and higher survivability rate with covid. Ask yourself why we were fine a whole 4 months before shutting down because covid was around way back in Nov. 2019. No high death rates, no high cases and no overwhelmed hospitals. We were fine. We only started to go downhill because we were forced to quarantine and shut down for so long. So no being exposed to dirt and healthy germs and being around other people. Ask yourself why you have never worn a mask during cold and flu season because covid is just like the flu. The symptoms are the same. Hell, most people who had covid didn’t even know it because they thought it was the flu. People die from the flu every year and yet we didn’t shut down, wear masks or quarantine. You are also aware that anything and everything can kill you right? You can die being in any mode of transportation. You can die anywhere in public. You can die in your own home dammit. Are you going to be afraid of life??? We’ve always had viruses and diseases throughout our history. There are ALWAYS going to be deaths regardless because it’s just a part of life. Being afraid is not living. Believe it or not most of the people who died had underlying health issues to begin with. We need to get back to normal because doing this shit will NEVER help us achieve herd immunity. We will only make ourselves vulnerable and won’t develop a healthy, strong immune system to fight off future infections because we aren’t letting our bodies do what they are supposed to be doing. That means being EXPOSED to dirt, germs and viruses. Stop being a sheep and get back to living a normal life. I’m also an essential worker but I’m not going to stop living or be afraid or wear a mask the rest of my life because of a f*cking virus like all the other millions of viruses(many of them DEADLIER than covid btw) that we have. I’m not going to let the damn media or Govt. tell me to be afraid. Unless the death rate was truthfully extremely high to begin with(which is never was) we are going to be fine. We will get over covid just like all the other f*cking viruses that we deal with. We have to face it head on and be exposed to help us. Enough is enough and you people need to use your damn brain already. Those who give up their freedoms so easily and do exactly what the Govt. or media tells you to do just because they say so without questioning anything is very dangerous. Florida didn’t mandate a stupid mask order and their deaths were no higher than the idiotic Liberal dipshit states who overstepped their authoritative bounds and forced everyone to shutdown and wear a mask. So once again, STOP being afraid just because the media and Govt. tells you to be afraid.

[@jillgerrish8430]

@@sarahprince2412 Hahaha. You should do stand up. That was great. Now do one about the moon landing.

[@nscarano_99]

(Fake enthusiasm) “Let’s go Sports Teams”!!!

[@HarpTonya1]

"Yay Sports Ball"!!

[@erincrow7084]

I vote and clap for team jersey!

[@tinkershell1856]

It takes me 5 weeks to realize I haven’t left the house and need to jumpstart my car. I don’t ever plan to change my new routine. It’s been an Introvert’s paradise and I’m living it forever ❤️😌

[@gabyruiz5649]

Totally related with Kim,we need More Time to go back to 'normal' AND training!

[@gret1234]

Oh my gosh thank you Kim!!! I thought I was the only one feeling this way!!!! So true! I am right there with you! #introvert

[@dragonshadow1902]

I am just fine not having to be around the human race.

[@drkarenswrld]

💯

[@rhondasilver3582]

Same. People suck.

[@HisWordisLife4U]

Now when I look at people all I see is petri dishes where their heads used to be.

[@britzel71]

Completely Agree! People have absolutely lost their darn marbles and no longer even try to hold it together. It's so much nicer being home and not having to worry whose feelers might get offended or what nut job you'll have to deal with today!

[@angelafuhrmann463]

Totally relate to this. This year as crazy as it had been, has taught me to slow down, and enjoy the little things. Also taught me that sweat pants can double as jammies and or dinner attire.

[@thejackal007]

I'm with you as well, Kim. My wife already is telling me that once things are back to normal, we are going on SO many trips. I... really kind of like being at home all day. That is my normal at this point.

[@HARI25able]

😂😂😂😂. I so relate to this. I am a teacher, I miss my kids. But I am not looking forward to dealing with adults I work with 😂. And I feel like I get tired after just watering my plants

[@kaseymeier5944]

Just want to take a minute to say thank you for your dedication to your students! Teachers have been placed in an impossible situation during this. You all have done an amazing job! Thank you!

[@HARI25able]

@@kaseymeier5944 Awwe thanks that's very sweet

[@vlapine]

I am a social butterfly that has learned to be content at home. So I am full of confused and mixed feeling. God help us all.

[@MaryMary-pr4iu]

Amen 💕

[@leejay2418]

Brilliant comment- summed it up!

[@findyourpassion8722]

Omg, you guys nailed it. I discovered my inner introvert in 2020 and I am absolutely loving this new part of me. I don’t want to go back to “normal”. I just don’t want anyone to get sick, but I want to stay home.

[@dianaabrams375]

I am with you! I have actually enjoyed the slow down and stepping back from the busyness! I will be much more choosy how I spend my time in the future and with whom I spend that time with. Life is too short for drama!

[@heatherkeller2427]

100% Team Kim on this one.

[@LeeAnnsWitchyRoom]

I'm with you Kim. I like being at home.

[@Mander666ify]

So glad I'm not the only one. I literally did that whole "there is no normal" thing when my husband started getting super excited about planning spring barbeques and summer concerts. Lol

[@machtmer]

Agree with you, Kim. Also, “normal” never existed as anything more meaningful than a stagnation point between “black swan” events, which Covid certainly has been. The pre-Covid “normal” we knew no longer exists and never will. This is an opportunity to find a new normal. Let us hope it is a better one than the one we had.

[@deklifhanger]

This makes me feel very understood. Good to hear I’m not alone in having those feelings.

[@heynoname470]

I think that going back to "normal" is going to be so hard😁😁

[@chipkarr4784]

You're not alone, Kim. My inner introvert can totally relate.

[@gloriamin5229]

We can meet our friend but ONLY if all wear sweatpants... no more formal when we go normal!!!!

[@shoshanaeri8035]

lol

[@jameswarner5878]

I just want my kids in school actually interacting with other kids face to face instead of on Roblox and Fortnite.

[@Sarah-ft8jr]

Yes 😂

[@kelleydaniels6331]

Except that's all they talk about when they get back in person. I'm a teacher, I know!

[@makenna12321]

We wove roblox tho🥲

[@jameswarner5878]

@@kelleydaniels6331 they can talk about it all they want as long as its face to face. As a teacher I'm sure you understand the importance of face to face interaction.

[@qwertyzxcvb9]

except there is no vaccine for kids yet!

[@ConflictedSwitch]

I'm gonna have to relearn how to socialize all over again.

[@zsrz4877]

I’m young and feared that I would live my life behind a computer screen and a phone. I want to see my friends. We play games on zoom, and it’s fun, but I miss hanging out in person and going to the Mall together and doing things. I miss being at school with it’s activities. And the big question is will I ever meet someone for my future? I need to get out into the world

[@bharris824]

I’m so with you. I literally discovered I’m an introvert during this and get energy from being at home 😂

[@Lisared023]

Kim, you and I are on the same page!!

[@biskitgravyyum6478]

I am actually cringing at the thought of going back to the office. I just might retire to get out of that.

[@christineshen8358]

Kim, I'm mostly with you. I do want to travel again though. Other than that, I'm perfectly fine with staying home all the time and going out every once in a while.

[@camillegras6942]

Thank you so much... my coworkers always tell me "but aren't you tired of being alone all the time?" And I usually lie because it doesn't feel that bad to me... not saying I enjoy the situation but I do not miss the open space, spending time in public transportation or the bad food at the canteen... this WILL take some getting used to again...

[@kathleenmcmahonphone363]

I do not want to go back either. I'll stay home and gard the house.

[@sandid1826]

I think we need to ease back into "normal". Even with the vaccine the virus is still out there. My fear is once vaccinated, people will think masks are no necessary, or social distancing doesn't need to happen anymore. I fear we will see another surge just because people think everything is ok. We haven't reached herd immunity. We still need to be careful.

[@odysseyflyer4017]

Someone who understands.

[@CTVM2]

CDC has released recommendation that masks are not needed after second vaccine. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@fannishfanning160]

Correct. Also COVID will become endemic anyway so I guess there’s really no going back to the old normal.

[@sweetpea841]

I completely agree with you Sandi the British variant and the Indian variant are already here!😱

[@Dancestar1981]

We still need to be sensible the improved hygiene is great

[@Llamanescent]

I feel like Kim here. I am very introverted and social situations are super draining even if I like the people involved.

[@thetoysofchildhood]

Kim is hilarious. 😂 Could watch the thoughts in her head all day!😂

[@MakeupandMasque]

I’m over being a nurse at bedside. It’s time for me to find a stay at home job. Jealous of everyone that had that opportunity. 😒

[@mazzy2121]

I have literally been looking for a desk job ever since hiring opened back up. I don't even care what 'sit at a desk' job it is (they all seem the same to me), I just want to work from home.

[@ak5659]

Well, you've certainly earnt it.

[@jessieelliott3157]

Haha I hear you. What's this stay at home luxury they have been speaking of? Ive been envious all year, but if I had to sit at a desk everyday for hours I dont know what would happen..... I fear l would go insane. Still thinking I picked the right career despite the jealousy of 2020.

[@tabytastick]

Same, never got the home/me time everyone talking about, boy do I need it now.

[@annehedonia156]

I spent over 20 years trying to NOT be a nurse. I searched endlessly, studied various subjects to increase my 'other' skills and never was able to break out into something that would also pay the bills. And, NOW that I'm too disabled to work, the stay-at-home jobs are EVERYWHERE. Smdh

[@yuva6266]

Hi there! My country vaccinated half of the people and we're going back to normal for the past two months and let me tell you something, ITS SO EXHAUSTING! Actually going to school was so bad, who remembered schools have such a bad smell?

[@aprilchapman7811]

I am kinda with you Kim, staying home has been good. I am not in a hurry to get back to “normal”

[@scottcped]

The guys can get back together for the Target Poker games!

[@fieldsofsummer]

“Normal” is a setting on the dryer.

[@cindyboyd2930]

Yes! It's been so relaxing. I have felt better with this lifestyle than with the crazy go-go-go lifestyle of the past many years! I want to keep this type of life!

[@lopella]

This definitely hits the nail on the head with my mixed feelings about going back to normal. Normal doesn’t feel normal anymore.

[@daisybuchanan5378]

I am not ever going back. This has helped me declutter a bunch of other people’s expectations and obligations. From now on there’s going to be a lot less activity clutter. My life and priorities are staying simplified, and peaceful. Thanks Kim !

[@thirstwithoutborders995]

I don't go to parties, and I will be so happy to have the house to myself! Back to normal just means everyone else can do activities and stop calling me every day...

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

Could you do a video on the concept of that thing called a bra and why we have to start wearing it again when no one has been wearing it for a year.

[@shoshanaeri8035]

I would love to 'go without'....but how can we do it in an appropriate way? genuinely wondering....any ideas anyone? (besides big comfy sweater, i nailed that one!)

[@PensAndPixelsWendyHJ]

Maybe society just needs to get over itself. Didn't women burn their bras in the 70s? And go without? I was little, I'm not sure. I don't even want to put on a sports bra. Maybe people just need to get used to seeing nipples (which auto corrected to Naples and hippies first), and a different silhouette.

[@LS-ei7xk]

@@shoshanaeri8035 Yes, or hoodies over tees.

[@starb6rst2]

I am with you Kim! And, your husband clawing at the glass door is so perfect! This describes our family dynamic too!

[@maxinedavieds8102]

You guys have nailed every single emotion,situation and feeling we’ve all had this past year! Thank you for the great laughs!

[@itsreeah2663]

This is so relatable

[@veronicadubin3077]

Hey Kim! Me too! I'm so comfortable at home now. I know exactly what you mean by armpit sweat kind of feeling

[@amykruse6887]

We've had the best year ever. I didn't have to host holidays or birthdays or drive kids everywhere. I feel very lucky to have been home and safe this year. I read so many books, too!

[@NourishingMystic]

Thank you for being SO REAL!! I oscillate between both of these feelings and definitely been loving the lack of obligations!

[@Flinabin]

I don't even know where my office clothes are, no for real, they just disappeared, I don't want to buy new ones, I want to stay home😭!

[@sarahcapozza6047]

🤣👊

[@Alnpaint]

So I feel like not being around other people has substantial improved my self esteem. I don't want to loose that.

[@jumpskirt]

Kim! I am TOTALLY with you on this. I am perfectly happy in sweats, not having to get dressed or be "on" at social events. We definitely need an easy, transition period.

[@ColoradoGal1651]

Kim I'm with you. I'm in NO rush to jump back into all the activities. As we're coming upon the one year mark of when schools/world got shut down I'm missing the being forced to do nothing and getting back to basics. I'm a teacher and have gotten back into my old habits of working till 5, coming home, cooking dinner and going to bed. I was thankful my daughter got out the picnic blanket this weekend and we hung out in back yard most of the day in the sun (well I did for a couple hours, thwarted by house chores). Much love Kim!