Holy Sh*t - Notes on 2020, Vol. 7
Does anyone fear Trump somehow finagling himself into a third term? It would be an egregious violation of our Constitution, I know, but does anyone sort of think he’ll do it? I do. I really, really do. It usually worries me more than the fucked up things he’s doing now. Really, I get anxiety over it. But then I have to just remember to breathe, remind myself I have all of my fingers and toes, and calm down. We still have an entire second term to worry about before this fantastical third. (This man being Commander-in-Chief seemed fantastical at one time.)
In the meantime, you have to focus on the good stuff; remember all that you have and keep perspective. For instance, I’m thankful to have my girlfriend Brooke, who has been with me every day since our country was first told to shelter in place, stay home, distance, and everything else. I couldn’t have asked for a better companion to have with me, both in those early uncertain times of COVID, and now.
Which brings me to another question. How have the single folks been holding up? Are you guys okay? Clearly, the social “norms” that dominate 2020 have affected your ability to meet new people, go on dates, or maybe even forced you to forego longstanding arrangements with booty calls and people of that ilk. Let’s face it, that stuff comes second to protecting your personal health, and thus you’ve all been distancing with close friends or relatives, right? I hardly believe you’ve been distancing with people you are uncertain about emotionally, and if I’ve opened a door on people who are unhappy in a fizzling relationship, my apologies. COVID has forced a lot of us to make difficult choices. If you’ve realized the partner you’ve been spending every waking moment with isn’t for you, I recommend you do what’s right for yourself.
In any case, my heart does go out to all of the lonely gentlemen and ladies. Probably not the best year for new love. But for those who have managed to keep dating, and are also finding happiness, good for you and I wish you the best.
There’s something romantic about sustaining a new arrangement with someone during a time like this. The stakes are high; most of the world would only touch you with a six-foot pole. But there’s someone who wants to take a chance. Please don’t get mad at me. I’m not condoning irresponsible social situations. All I’m saying is that if two people want to try and make something work, and they’re seeing each other exclusively, and otherwise honoring the social guidelines when out and about…well, why not?
