I was supposed to go on a boys' trip with a few of my pals for a couple of weeks in April, then covid-19 struck and the world eventually went into shutdown (at least for tourism sector/ people movement). Within a short span of a month, my office went into full WFH mode, government did a lockdown (except that we can still get essentials) but all outdoor activities had to cease.
Within two weeks, I realized that I wasn't the geeky kid I used to be anymore. I cannot stand long hours of being at home, missed my twice a week basketball sessions, my noisy crowded gym, the local pubs and the feeling of dining out.
I am not too sure if it is due to the sudden and arbitrary shift from a certain office worker's routine to a stayhome worker. Or am I too used to my comfort zone and identity in my daily life. Certainly, being rung up for extra on site duties to keep users safely distanced irked me. Thoughts of "if I am able to retire right now, would it make me much happier knowing the certainty of tomorrow"?
I guess the uncertainty is the part which makes all decisions hard, I dare not begin a new game despite spending more hours at home as I wont know when I will be called up for duty. I dare not commit to a home gym as i wont know when this Covid-19 Situation ends. I prefer the gym I frequent, on saturdays it is not so crowded.
But with every crisis comes opportunities, the sacrifices I made over this period shall endure and become the foundation of my future success. For example, stocks are at multi-year lows, and new biz ideas are being generated constantly. Humans are a tough bunch, and i hope this time we prevail too.
I do hope i get to fly by this December.
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