The list continues. (This set is inspired by The Man Repeller.)

THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

• Space, solitude; an introvert’s dream to recharge and reboot
• Time and clarity for introspection—for gratitude, reflection, evaluation, and planning
• My family and friends—for their health, love, and understanding of my need for space even in an age of social distancing
• Time spent with my best friends via Zoom, which has been uplifting
• Witnessing acts of unity and kindness that counter the devastation
• Homemade meals (mostly made by culinary-inclined family members or loved ones), although my latest exploration in perfecting vegan vodka sauce sans vodka have been quite promising
• Books, the ultimate escape and resource for groundedness
• Stability
• Perspective

THINGS I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO

• New York City, when it opens up once more
• Dates with my boyfriend
• Actual facetime spent with my girlfriends
• Maintaining my reading habit—perhaps not once a day, but at least once a week
• Dancing again, because I haven’t since rehearsals and classes were postponed due to COVID-19
• More dresses—just in time for summer
• Summer, sun (even if it’s spent on the deck)
• Whatever comes next

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xx