This is NPR's life kit.

Before the pandemic, I felt like I was conditioned by social media to be constantly doing new things

with beautiful people in fun places or else I'd get fomo.

We've been living in a pandemic world for over a year and for better or worse,

many of us are used to our new routines.

Don't get me wrong, I miss seeing people without the fear of contracting a disease,

but I truly enjoyed that the best option for myself in my community

is to order delivery and binge watch garbage TV.

But as vaccinations ramp up and restrictions begin to loosen across the country,

the new question is, are we ready?

After so much time apart, do we even know how to be with other people anymore?

I can't be bothered to wear a bra or pants.

I'm going to miss that luxury.

My workplace is not ready for health, feral I've become.

The idea of being able to socialize again is very exciting to me.

I miss being in packed stadiums for concerts and sporting events,

complaining about long lines with other patrons and partying a fellow sports fan.

I am someone who is very social.

I went into an office for my entire career and loved interacting with people.

With the onset of the pandemic and the idea of quarantining, I was nervous.

Could I help others and lead a team in leggings?

The answer is yes and honestly I was shocked.

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