This pandemic has been difficult for every person on this planet. The world has felt it. Many people lost loved ones from the disease, or even got it themselves. On top of that if you didn’t get it, you had to deal with the effects of isolation. It’s been hard, and everyone has their own ways of coping with this period.

To me at least, this last year has seemed to be about waiting. Waiting for the next job, the next assignment, the next world altering event, or the next shoe to drop. Whichever comes first.

The thing is, I am terrible at waiting. Ask anyone who has spent more than a day with me, and they will tell you. Waiting is not my best quality.

So what happens when an impatient person is forced to practice the patience she lacks? Well, after expressing all the feelings, that person might decide to start creating.

Quarantine has given me time to do projects I’ve always wanted to do. Over the last year I refurbished a longboard, and experimented with spray paint. I created drinks I’ve never made before, and made food I’ve always wanted to.

I dyed my hair during 2020, did a lot more spray painting projects, and got into writing a lot more. I even finished my degree this year.

What else am I supposed to do while I wait? Would it be better to slowly go insane, spiraling in my own anxiety while time lurches forward? It is much better to sharpen your skills and prepare during this season of waiting. The time will come when those skills will be put to use.

What have you been doing during this patience testing time? Let me know in the comments below!