15 things I'm looking forward to

Okay some things I'm looking forward to when I'm feeling better.

Fresh air! More than just propping my window.
Hanging out with people. I get lonely.
Making phone calls. A sore throat is such a bummer.
Writing. While these posts are what I can manage, I am looking forward to doing more writing again.
Classes. Honestly, I didn't come to grad school to not go to class.
Taking photos. No going on walks means no taking photos, which makes me sad.
Going out to dinner. I don't do this a lot, but now I really want to,
Watching Netflix with someone. I did get to do this yesterday with a friend who braved my germs, and it was just so nice.
Having more useful hours in the day. I've only had a few functional ones the past few days. I can't wait for more!
Some separation from my laptop. I do love my laptop, but I wish it wasn't my only connection to the outside world and source of entertainment.
New sights, sounds, and smells. While I do have a routine, I usually experience something new when I'm not cooped up in my house.
Hanging out at a coffee shop. I really do like chilling at cafes.
Drinking not LemSip. It's starting to wear on me.
Not doing my inhaler. It makes me jittery and I don't like it,
Just not feeling sick. This probably shoud've been #1.

(Prompt by me)

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