the aftermath of lockdown
Before the lockdown in 2020, I used to be a hardcore introvert and homebody. Sure, I love hanging out with my friends, but even so, on weekends I prefer staying at home and spending time reading books, watching TV series, or journaling. I wasn't much of an adventurer and I hated spontaneous hangouts.
But ever since I experienced being locked away in my home for almost two years because of the pandemic, I had a change of heart. I never want to experience again the severe FOMO I felt during the lockdown. Back then, whenever I watch a TV show about friendship, I feel somehow regretful that I didn't hangout that much with my friends back when life was normal. I regret not going out more and experience the life outside.
So, when the pandemic subsided and we gradually returned back to normal, I found myself craving for outdoor hangouts. I am still an introvert and a homebody, but I no longer feel repulsed by the thought of going outside especially if I'm with my friends. Why? Because as cheesy as it sounds, I know that these are precious memories in the making that I will surely look back to when I get older. I learned to cherish these moments because who knows what will happen again in the future.
More importantly, I learned to start making the most out of this life instead of shutting myself at home. After all, I will not remain young forever and I don't want to regret anything in the future, so from now on I will try to collect as much fun experiences as I can.