Tomorrow I will be exactly 4 weeks post-second Pfizer vaccination. I am cautiously venturing out a bit now, for the first time in a year.
Saturday marked my one year "Covid-versary" - March 13th, 2020 was the day we all fled our office and started WFH.
To mark the occasion, on Saturday I got my first haircut in 16 months (Nov. 2019 was the last one) and then I popped into my favorite Indy bookstore to pick up a book I had ordered, and then I popped into my favorite Italian restaurant to get some takeout.
After the haircut I felt like an entirely new person! I was required to keep my mask on during the cut, which was fine with me - the stylist said she is now an expert at working around masks. I did choose to get the cut outside; they offer this option if the weather permits, and it was 70 degrees, so it was lovely. I imagine we provided sidewalk entertainment for people passing by.
I've made plans to see my aunt (mid-80's) in ten days - although her local CCRC is now allowing a few visitors inside the independent living duplexes, we decided to meet and eat in the community garden area there, as the weather will be perfect. The last time I saw her in person was Christmas, 2019. I've only seen her on Zoom since then.
I am due for my annual eye appointment, and well overdue for a dental cleaning; I now feel comfortable enough to schedule those for some time in April.
At this point I don't plan to dine inside anywhere, or spend time with unvaccinated family members, or go to a movie. Those will have to wait at least a few more months.
The best thing about being vaccinated, and hearing of so many other folks being vaccinated, is the feeling of
hope I now have that there is indeed a light at the end of this tunnel, although we aren't there quite yet.