Personal: Looking back on 2020

This year has certainly been a rollercoaster. There were highs and lows, not to mention a lot of uncertainty—sometimes all you could do is throw your hands up and hope for the best. 

Looking back on 2020, there are a few things that changed. 

First, since restaurants were closed during lockdown, my approach to home cooking changed. Before COVID, I took an ad-hoc approach to meals. But with limited trips to the grocery store and fewer options for take-out dinner, I started planning and following recipes more carefully. The result was better meals with fewer headaches. That was one takeaway: prepare well and rely on experts to write the recipe. 

Secondly, I've started taking hygiene even more seriously. I wash my hands for longer (20 seconds at least) and I avoid touching things out in public—that includes buttons at pedestrian signals and packages at the supermarket. That's another takeaway: do simple things to avoid getting sick. 

Finally, I've gotten a little uncomfortable with crowds. Movie theaters, concerts and even big parties seem a little more anxiety-inducing than they did a year ago. I hope this fades though. I love quality films and live shows, and I hope to see as many as possible in 2021.

Discussion: 
Looking back on 2020, what changed for you, personally? Do Homework
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