Transparency Tuesday: Back to 'Normal'?

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So... am I the only one that is actually a just a tad bit bummed that everything is slowly starting to open again?

I liked how empty the roads were.. and how empty the buses were and how it was easy to get appointments and such-- waiting times were not so long. Obviously the rate of time to do shopping didn't really change because that is really all we were allowed to leave our houses for lol.

I guess because we've been so used to this kind of lifestyle.. it's going to be a little bit weird to go back to the 'norm'. 
Because here in the UK.. we have practically been in lockdown for a whole year. We had about 3 lockdowns. lol.

It's literally only last week that restaurants/non essential shops (retail etc)/gyms have opened back up.. and hopefully by June, EVERYTHING will be open, possibly no more masks, and I think social distancing will be eased as well.. but it all depends on how much miss corona rates decrease.. and hopefully no more spikes in the amount of people that contract it.

But.... I wouldn't have minded if things were still in lockdown for a little while; I think like I said earlier.. I've pretty much gotten used this lifestyle: going out to do shopping.. going home. Taking my son to nursery.. pick him up, go home..

The only reason why I'm a bit happy is that at least I'll have places to take my children! How many times can you take them to the park... they may not get bored of it, but you know, you want things to have some variety...

Anddd that's my little rant done.

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