I had no idea back in March 2020 when Coronavirus first came to Ireland that 21 months later, it would still be here, still evolving and still dominating everyone’s lives.
This is my second Christmas away from my family. I found last year very hard. I was very emotional and really felt alone. That was new for me, I’ve never had any problem with my own company. I know that not travelling home was the right decision but it was still hard. This year, I had a kind of routine, traditions even! That said, I would really love to spend Christmas 2022 with my family at home.
I know that’s a long way away, but it is what it is. I am fully vaccinated and have also received my booster vaccine too. I’m still very wary of social distancing, washing and sanitising my hands and wearing my mask. I’m in no hurry to change that behaviour! Omicron has taken over from Delta as the dominant variant. Coronavirus is still evolving, still hospitalising people and still killing people. I don’t know how much longer it’ll go on for.
The numbers here in Ireland continue to be very concerning, over twenty thousand for the last two days. I’m still very worried about getting it. I had my first PCR test recently too. I was fairly certain that I had a chest infection but I knew I wouldn’t risk going out let alone getting to see my GP without a negative test. I’ve never been so thankful to have a chest infection in my life!! It was a huge relief to get that text message confirming that I tested negative for Covid-19.
It’s the end of 2021. At this moment in time, 2022 looks like being more of the same. I’m not a fan of new year as it is but Coronavirus looks like it will dominate again. I’m tired of it. I miss being able to see my family and friends when I want. I’m tired of feeling anxious about going out and people getting too close to me.
