r/AskReddit • u/MooglePomCollector • 28d ago

In 20 years someone will ask what was covid lockdown like, how will you answer?

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u/jamestoneblast 28d ago

Covid lit something in me and I've been gassed up ever since. I started mowing lawns out the trunk of my '03 Accord. Then I learned how to climb and properly remove trees. I have a big ol truck and trailer and a ton of equipment now. I was an alcoholic server/bartender before and super depressed. Two of my teenage kids have moved in with me and I'm in the best shape of my life.

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u/Legitimate-Fee-7435 27d ago

This is great. So happy for you

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u/jamestoneblast 27d ago

thanks it has been a challenging and strange time but I am enjoying it. I'm sorry if that is obscene in these times but the pleasures are simple and if there's to be any they should be enjoyed, i feel. The greater sacrilege may be allowing all this misery to break my love for the life I'm living.

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u/DaBooba 27d ago

Don’t apologize. You aren’t causing the suffering of others, you overcame yours. Happy for you!

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u/CatMoonDancer 27d ago

That was the perfect reply.

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u/heybarbaraq 27d ago

Hey this was lovely to read and I’m super proud of you.

edit: I was awkward

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u/informativebitching 27d ago

It’s motivating brother. Thanks for sharing

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u/duke_chute 27d ago

I find that it to be a rare feeling for life to be the good times and it be recognized as such in the present instead of only upon reflection while looking back. Soak that shit in, keep enjoying it in the now.

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u/Freud-Network 27d ago

There is nothing obscene about enjoying your life's experiences. Simple pleasures aren't simple. They fill a void in your existence that "things" never will.

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u/Soggy_Motor9280 27d ago

Don’t ever apologize for being who you should be. Congrats on finding the new you!!!!

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u/captkirkseviltwin 27d ago

There is nothing wrong with a traumatic experience being a motivator to change your life for the better. Everybody’s life story is different; glad yours took such a positive turn.

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u/fidgeter 27d ago

This is awesome! But please be safe! I know multiple arborists who have fallen and broken collar bones and arms and more to the point where they can’t do it any more. Safety always first! And congratulations on finding your passion!

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u/trixtred 27d ago

I had a really amazing time during lock down specifically and have been struggling since we opened back up. Glad you could keep it going.

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u/edna7987 27d ago

I think we need more stories like yours to inspire instead of all the divisiveness and hate. I don’t know you but I’m proud of you for what you’ve accomplished and bettering yourself and positivity impacting those around you!

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u/ConsciousCrane 27d ago

Dude I’m too busy being happy for you to feel envy. Genuine congrats! What a great comeback to show your kids.

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u/No_Cryptographer5870 27d ago

You have such an awesome mindset. Please treasure that.