As my area gets closer and closer to getting into the green zone (as they call it in PA), there are so many things I want to do and to encourage others to do as we try to get back to a sense of normality.

Shop local

An important thing to do after this is to support all your local businesses. I know with the fate of things happening that there are going to be so many businesses struggling because of the results of this pandemic and what is to come after. So go to your favorite locally owned bar or restaurant, go to your locally owned clothing stores, go to your locally owned farmers market. Just support your neighbor when they need you the most. For me, I am going to go to my favorite bar Champs Downtown and go shopping at some local boutiques and get some new clothes.

Stay active outside

I forgot how nice it is to go on a hike or go on a bike ride and just enjoy the nice outdoors. So, go spend time outside and go to the park or places that might not have been open when you were in a stay at home order. Personally, I am going to take up biking and try to get myself outdoors as much as possible with that.

Hug family

Not being able to see family over this time has been super difficult for me. I miss seeing them often and I definitely took it for granted the last time I was able to be with them. I will definitely be giving everyone big hugs when I can finally see them again.

Travel

I cannot wait to get out and go somewhere that is not where I live. I had so many plans that I lost like many. After this, I don't care if it's just for the day or a weekend -- I want to travel somewhere and explore somewhere new. So pick a spot maybe not too far and go explore; for me I want to go to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and there are places like that all across the US.