It has been a challenging year, I admit, but I have learned things that I value now. I wonder how many others have a similar experience.
- the people in the world can change very quickly if needed to meet a challenge such as limiting a pandemic. It was deemed impossible before. Maybe, just maybe, we can reduce climate change.
- Suppliers can develop other methods and products very quickly to meet needs such as alcohol sanitizers and masks. I made masks quickly as well after reading instructions quickly posted online. Vaccines are developed so quickly now surprising even the researchers.
- zoom services have made many activities such as church services, exercise classes easily accessible.
- my garden is my haven of peace instead of my being out attending events so I am investing more of my time to enjoy it
- now I mix a simple spray bottle of water, a little dish detergent and add 3T of bleach to clean everything regularly
- before I hesitated to invite people spontaneously for takeout; now I am thanked for doing so once a week throughout the summer and supporting local restaurants. I picked up the take-outs, was reimbursed and we socialized with proper spacing. Will it continue next year?
- online music events are wonderful; streaming of operas and other concerts are worth every penny
- online instruction has so much available to meet personal interests - art seminars, Coursera programs, etc.
- for years I was so organized as though I had a supervisor monitoring me. I am now relaxing and loving the freedom from that 'supervisor'.
- food especially homebaked breads while very tasty are to be limited in production and eating
What good discoveries have you made this year?