As Joni Mitchell said 'you don't know what you've got till it's gone'

[nursejackie]

Besides the obvious - family and friends - what else have you been missing that you took for granted before?

 

[Krandor]

I miss after a tough day at work just being able to head out to a sports bar, have a beer, and watch some sports.

 

[low-key]

The Gym and the hustle and bustle of the busy world

 

[disneychrista]

Grocery shopping every couple days. Buying what I want/need for a couple of days and not worrying about having a months worth of meals/food.

Alone time!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Deciding, last minute, to go to any one of literally, probably a hundred or many more different nearby (few mile radius) restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Seeing my grandkids many times a week.

 

[L&Lfan]

Watching my programming with NO interruptions.

And of course, hanging out with friends

 

[L&Lfan]

Watching my programming with NO interruptions.

And of course, hanging out with friends

That’s you and me, low-key, and I’m adding this pick your poison!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Fresh meats & vegetables. We have limited freezer & fridge space at the moment. I'm so sick of processed foods.

 

[Lori74]

I know you said besides friends and family, but I'm struggling. I had to meet my 1st grandbaby through glass, and probably won't get to hold him for months. I'm grateful he's healthy and safe, but I'm just so sad.

 

[1GoldenSun]

Time alone in my home with the husband and kids off at work and school.

My drive to and from work...all that lovely mind-wandering time.

 

[emer95]

Making plans and having things to look forward to. Trips, get-togethers, family parties, etc
Saying to my husband, “Do you want to go out to eat this weekend?”

 

[snappy]

meeting up with my best friend in New Orleans.
visiting my mom in her senior living facility. Not the same being limited to phone calls.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Being able to listen to live music. Being able to go grocery shopping at any time and find everything in one stop, without shopping being a competitive sport. Being able to go on vacations. Dining in restaurants. Dinner theaters. Going to baseball games. In general, just being able to go anywhere and do anything.

 

[bcla]

Strangely enough there really is no lack of anything other than hand sanitizer, certain cleaning products, and TP. Depending on the store, some things become unavailable quickly, but I could manage to find something to eat. Since shopping for "essentials" is still allowed, I could theoretically go shopping every day although it can be a pain because many of my favorite stores require lining up to enter. I know it's not recommended.

And maybe the total opposite of Big Yellow Taxi.

We caught a rattlesnake.
Now we've got something for dinner.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I had to meet my 1st grandbaby through glass,

Time was that was the only way anyone, other than the mother, could:

 

[TLSnell1981]

I guess, there are a few things. Although, right now multiple DGK birthday parties and Easter. This is usually a very busy time in our family. I miss hugging my grandkids and the wonderful chaos that follows my brood.

 

[Elle23]

I miss going to church.

I also miss going to the grocery store and not feeling like I am doing something wrong. I always feel guilty about being there (and only go when needed).

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Oh yeah, I also miss when no one had ever heard of "social distancing".

 

[E&Cmom]

Going to work and not stressing about getting sick or standing / sitting too close to my co worker.

Going out for lunch.

 

[StephMK]

I miss shopping for fun.

I also miss not worrying about any symptom my son or I have. Playing "is it allergies, anxiety, or the start of the virus" is no fun.