The Vaccine
COVID Vaccine
I cannot wait to get the vaccine.
I feel like I am going to be the last person that can actually get it. In fairness, there are a ton more people that need it and/or should get it before I do.
FOMO
But, I am feeling a lot of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) when I see people I know getting the vaccine.
I think I just know a lot of healthcare workers and teachers, so it feels like everyone I know will have the vaccine before I can get it.
Don’t get me wrong, it is awesome news that so many people are getting the vaccine, and I am glad that many of my friends and family are getting extra protection against COVID.
I feel like I will be the only one (aside from my husband) that can’t get back to a more normal life. My mom is fully vaccinated, my dad got his first dose a couple of weeks ago, and my sister got her first dose the other day. Now my husband and I will be the only adults in our family that aren’t vaccinated.
Left Out
It makes me feel left out. Which is a silly feeling when it comes to vaccinations. But, it’s difficult to see other people going to restaurants, going to the gym, and gathering safely when I can’t. And I still don’t know how long it will be before my husband and I are eligible. It could be a long time from now.
How I feel
Charlie leading the way on the Fox River Trail
I was also able to go for a walk outside with my friend the other day. We met up at the Fox River Trail (I need to start trying different trails). I hadn’t seen her since around Thanksgiving (when the weather was nice enough) and she had a small heart attack in December.
It was SO good to see her. She is doing well now and seemed like herself, which I had been worried about.
I plan to keep taking advantage when the weather is nice to get Charlie out for walks and hopefully get some walks in with some other friends. That will hopefully help with the FOMO.
