COVID-19 has completely ruined my family's travel plans. Instead of travelling to see them, we have to stay home.
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Very easy to talk to and relate to their feelings.
How are you doing today?
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Hi, I'm doing fine today, but just a bit annoyed...
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I'm sorry to hear that, what's bothering you?
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My family was intending to get together for the Christmas season, but we had to cancel our plans.
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I'm sorry to hear that, will you be spending the holidays with anyone?
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I will be able to spend it with my mom, but I've basically been planning this trip for an entire year.
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Do you live far away from your family?
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Plane tickets & everything, but COVID-19 has made me cancel all of these plans. Just annoyed and frustrated. We live in Chicago & they live in Boston
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I can understand that, covid has messed with so much this year.
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It's also cut into a few of my hobbies too. It amazes me how this year has turned out
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Yeah, it's been a struggle for sure. I think not knowing how long we're going to be in this state of uncertainty is what makes it more difficult.
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I'm glad that you understand. I feel like I'm not the only one anymore
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I try to find the positives, which I'll admit get harder to find by the day. But trying to embrace a more simplistic lifestyle, being more present, etc.
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Reflection of feelings
Yeah, being couped up in the house all day has been testing my patience
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Yeah, we're not far from Chicago and the weather doesn't look like it's going to change that for a bit.
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I thought things were pretty complicated back then, but this is definitely simplified my choices, lol Very windy today for me. I wanted to take my dog out for a walk & cheer up her day, but it's a little too windy for me here
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Same here, I'd love to get outside as it usually makes me feel better but wind today and subzero chills tomorrow don't look promising.
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Ooooohhhhh, and chilly tomorrow too? Sounds like a lot to look forward too. I appreciate the headsup
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But hey, tomorrow's Christmas eve, maybe you can zoom with some of your Boston family and try something new.
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Sounds like a great idea! I will definitely try to catch up with them that way! I may not be able to see them in person, but it sounds like a good alternative.
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Yeah, a way to make the best of it.
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I appreciate the support & thank you for your time.
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No problem at all. Stay warm, stay safe and have a happy holiday!
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I feel a lot better now. Merry Christmas!
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