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Remembering Life Before Covid at the One Year Anniversary

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March 14, 2021 By Good Morning Quotes Team

Remembering life before Covid: We’ve passed the one-year anniversary since the pandemic came and changed our lives forever.

It’s a milestone few people could have guessed we’d be marking already. As we reached this moment, we’ve also reached the milestone of half a million Americans lost. The total is more than those lost in the Civil War, both Union and Confederate.

Around a year ago, it was still called the “novel coronavirus,” but now it’s anything but, a part of daily reality. For many, it hadn’t yet sunk in that the pandemic was even real a year ago.

Can you recall when you realized? What was happening a year ago today, before COVID-19? 

Life Before Covid: The ‘Before Times’

For The Week contributor Jeva Lange, reality set in quickly after New York went into lockdown.

Looking back at life before Covid, she remembers how it went from no person-to-person cases to a city in total lockdown by March. Suddenly, mundane things like toilet paper were like gold.

“I’d been in strict quarantine in my Queens apartment — searching for toilet paper and hand sanitizer on sold-out websites — for 16 days,” Lange wrote.

Today, she remembers the last time she went to the theater, which was an almost daily event in the “Before Times.” 

Every day, we remember things we did without a second thought in those golden Before Times. In those days, nobody had a clue what was coming as leaders played down the threat.

Now, each day you get another reminder of “the last time you ________.” 

Related: Memorable Quotes at the Transition From 2020 to 202

The Last Time You _______

Can you remember the last time you went to a crowded party? It’s all gone so fast, and we are collectively grieving the loss of what could have been. As Lange says, “it’s a moment for reflection. You’ve survived a year in a pandemic. You’ve already carried this anxiety, this grief, and this pain so, so far. Your anniversaries count.”

Looking back, we remember what life was like with gratitude and a realization of how much we took for granted. But also, we can give ourselves credit for surviving the ordeal, months without any relief in sight, not knowing what to expect.

We imagine all the places, the memories, the friendships, and experiences that could have been. For some, they have lost dear loved ones and must carry on now with only their memories.

Life Before Covid

Here are a few of the memories people have shared about their “last time” experiences. As we resume getting back to relative normal again, we will have a profound appreciation for each of life’s little moments and each other.

Actor Brian Guest says that going forward; we’ll remember the years before 2020 a little differently.

“Sorry to mess up everyone’s calendars, but every year before 2020 is now B.C. Every year after is A.D.”

 Life Before Covid
image via Pixabay

Musician Eduardo Bortolotti shared his memory of playing fiddle together with other musicians in person.

“Once upon a time, there was a world without limits and full of fiddlers.”

life before the coronavirus
Image via Pixabay

For Angela Veitch, what she misses is a warm embrace. It’s something we are all looking forward to, the simple, wonderful act of hugging friends and loved ones.

“What I miss the most about the #beforetimes is the hugs.”

What I miss the most about the #beforetimes is the hugs😞 pic.twitter.com/yLrcjJZmAo

— Angela Veitch (@angelaVeitch1) February 19, 2021
Life Before the pandemic
Image via Pixabay

For Vox internet culture reporter Rebecca Jennings, she remembers the attraction between strangers in a crowded airport.

“I miss going to the airport and having sexual tension between you and anyone who’s remotely your age.”

Life Before Covid
Image via Pixabay

For Twitter Canada’s Greg Gerber, he misses the airport too, but for totally different reasons. See the quote below.

the world before COVID-19
Image via  Pixabay

For LA punk rock band, The Dollyrots, life before Covid meant you could walk the red carpet with a furry friend.

“From the #beforetimes, when it was safe to take your dog for a walk on a carpet in public!”

From the #beforetimes, when it was safe to take your #dog for a walk on a carpet in public! 🐶#dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #kellyogden #dollyrots #quitodollyrot pic.twitter.com/97M4UljRdB

— The Dollyrots (@TheDollyrots) February 16, 2021

#BeforeCovid

Below, we share more of the memories #BeforeCovid. Take a moment to remember life how it was, as we look forward to getting back to those times again. May the year ahead bring you joy, hugs, and many new and wonderful memories.

Today is the one year anniversary of the last time I ironed anything.

— David Molofsky – 10 Years of AP2HYC (@AP2HYC_David) February 21, 2021

It's coming up on the one-year anniversary of the last time I ate at a restaurant which I will honor by not eating at a restaurant.

— Amanda Guinzburg (@Guinz) February 17, 2021

happy anniversary to the last time i met a friend for coffee and just, you know, ~lingered~ at the coffeeshop

— Tom Steele (@tomsteele) February 12, 2021

It is the one year anniversary of the last time we had any outside childcare

— Kate Manne (@kate_manne) February 12, 2021

This upcoming Monday (my birthday) marks my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the last time I hung out with friends IRL

I wish I was joking

— ItzColdGaming (@ItzColdGaming) February 17, 2021

Ah, yes, today is the "one year since X" anniversary of "last time I went to a movie theater." I miss movie theaters and audience reactions so much. At least I ended on a good one – Portrait of a Lady on Fire pic.twitter.com/qQO2VHK6Rs

— Brenna Edwards ❄️ (@ForeverBren_x) February 23, 2021
https://twitter.com/salma_nellaaa/status/1363902084953890820?s=20

Today is the one-year anniversary of the last time I've seen my parents in-person, the last time they've seen their grandchildren in-person. It didn't have to be this way.

— Sarah Gollust (@sarahgollust) February 16, 2021

The last time WARRANT played a gig was one year ago today 🙁 Long Live Rock in 2021!

This Friday Night! Feb 21 2020
Lets rock North Carolina m/ Bret Michaels and WARRANT
@ Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort.
Celebrating the 30 Year Anniversary of our second album Cherry Pie ! pic.twitter.com/l9o9JiyuI2

— WARRANT (@warrantrocks) February 21, 2021

Today is the one year anniversary of the last time someone other than me cut my hair.

— Matthew Ehrlich (he/him/y’all) (@Dorkbott) February 19, 2021

Tonight is the one year anniversary of the last time I got to travel and the last show I got to go to before everything flipped upside down. It was such a good night, and I hope we get back to having nights like this again soon 💖💖💖💖💖 pic.twitter.com/2h3pOYxmDG

— ✨Megs✨ (@TheMegs152) February 22, 2021

Today marks the one year anniversary of the last time I met with family, ate out, stayed in an hotel. Since then it’s been food deliveries and local walks only.🤞 the end is in sight!!

— Gwen Bell (@GwenHBell) February 20, 2021

Happy National Margarita Day, aka the one year anniversary of the last time I ate inside a restaurant. It was loud and packed and our food took forever. I miss all of that.

— Emily Dagger (@AbbottRabbit) February 22, 2021

We are quickly approaching the one year anniversary of the last time I wore pants that buttoned/zipped.

— Amy McBroom (@AmyMcBro) February 22, 2021

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Featured image: Image via Pixabay by Free-Photos, Pixabay License

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