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As we are skeptically looking at the end of August and the rest of 2020, I wanted to see how far we have gone — or didn’t go at all because travel restrictions and all that.

Early 2020, when we were such sweet summer children — not realizing the horror descended upon us.

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Then… Everything stopped.

There have been so many pain and tears and anxieties. However, it didn’t deter so many humor and encouraging words.

And somehow, friendships and connections are reformed through video calls and chats.

We appreciate more folks, the frontliners — pandemic or not, they are always out there, taking care of our needs. No, I’m not accepting your apology because you have done more than needed and we know you are putting yourselves out there to ensure we are okay. I’m sorry, and thank you.

We appreciate small things now — as simple as a haircut.

Slowly but surely, we starting to build and regain our lives back. It haven’t happened yet on some places, but all of us are working on it.

Stay safe and stay healthy, folks. We can do this.