I am forever changed

If anything, this fiasco has taught me that I don't need most of the stuff they want us to buy. I've learned that living simply is quite rewarding.

I really just want to hug my family and friends. I want to see plays, art, live music. I want to enjoy nature. Most of stuff in my garage could disappear and I would not miss any of it and would not replace it.

These new behaviors will persist. I will not be going back to the way things were a month ago. Many likely do want to because it's familiar and comfortable but it feels hollow. Consumerism for its own sake.

I am forever changed.