A bit of a late post, but I want to make sure I commemorate becoming fully vaccinated against Covid-19. I get why some people would think it's silly to make such a big deal about this, but honestly, I had no idea how excited I was for the vaccine until I heard that I might possibly be eligible to get it earlier than my age group due to my work with #LAFRA and the LAFD. I can't even remember the last time I got a shot, much less was excited for one.
I feel so fortunate to have gotten my vaccinations in March. I went with #Juliet to get both shots, and we made it an adventure and had so much fun. I am now officially fully vaccinated. It feels so strange to say, but who knew at the beginning of 2020 that this would even be a thing?
After I got my first Moderna vaccine I had a rush of energy and was so pumped (before I crashed and went to bed at 8:30 p.m. because of the fatigue!). I felt so proud and accomplished to have survived a significant event in history, and to come out on the other side relatively unscathed. I didn't catch Covid-19 that I'm aware of, I'm still able to afford my mortgage, and I learned so many new things during quarantine. It's crazy to think that in another hundred years kids will be learning about the Covid-19 pandemic in history textbooks. I really feel like my vaccine card is some sort of badge of honor, especially because I know that not everyone was so lucky.
I am sad for all the people who have lost jobs, businesses, money, and things they've worked so hard their whole lives for. I've lost a lot of work myself, but I'm optimistic things will start to turn around. It really gives you perspective and makes you reevaluate priorities - not only your own, but those of society.
My heart is broken for all the people we've lost as a result of Covid-19. January was particularly difficult for me as I lost a coworker, Alex, and my friends #Nick and #Eric lost their dads, all from Covid. When I think of all the things that are are a little hard to believe about the pandemic, the losses probably top the list. I could never have imagined losing people to a pandemic the way they did during the Spanish Flu. With all the developments of modern medicine I just didn't think it would ever happen.
That brings me back the advancements of medicine - how incredible is it that we were able to develop and widely distribute multiple Covid-19 vaccines in less than a year? Aside from myself, most of my close friends and family have all had at least one shot by now, so I'm elated about that. Even my grandma is fully vaccinated - woo hoo! With all the struggles and all the tragedy, now that I know I'm relatively safe from Covid, I'm extremely proud to have lived through this historic time period. I've learned so much, and I can honestly say that life won't ever be the same. How about we celebrate with a new t-shirt design? Link below!
"It is what it is, but it will be what you make it." - Pat Summit
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vaxed & relaxed is such a vibe, as the kids say these days. That word, Relaxed, has such a new meaning today when attached to being vaccinated. After all that we have gone through over the last year +, knowing you can breathe that big sigh of relief and look forward to some sort of normalcy. Looking forward to more friends & family being protected against this virus. Looking forward to business owners who shuttered reopening or starting something new. Looking forward to some put out of work getting back on the job or starting something new. I appreciate how you mentioned the hardest part of the past year has been the loss of life. I know a…
Congratulations to you! Looking forward to getting shot #1 tomorrow (Friday April 30th).
Want to protect myself and others so we can all get back closer to normal. God Bless You Sweetheart