Welcome back for the final post in my “Surviving the Pandemic” blog post series.
Throughout this series, it’s been great to connect with other bloggers and readers about the issues that are affecting us all.
From online learning to your social life, it’s clear that there’s no one “right” way to survive a pandemic – and all of us are experiencing upheaval and change during this tough time.
However, for this last post – I wanted to end on a positive note!
In the past year, we’ve had to deal with disappointment after disappointment – and I know it sometimes feels like nothing can ever improve. But there is always hope!
In this blog post, I’ve come up with 6 brilliant, hopeful things we can all look forward to in the near future
Let me know all the things you’re looking forward to in the near future – what is keeping you hopeful?
1. Concerts, Festivals and Group Events
We’ve all had to put off a lot of events during this time – and I think concerts, festivals and big group events were one of the first things to be cancelled.
For music enthusiasts, it has been blow after blow – and so the idea of going to a concert with our friends, family or partner is so exciting.
For me, I’m really looking forward to going on another Pride March.
I loved going to the York Pride March in June 2019 (even though it rained a lot) and I can’t wait until it’s safe to go to another one!
2. Long-Distance Relationship Reunions
For those of us in long-distance relationships – this has been a long time coming!
Long-distance relationships are hard enough at any time, and during a pandemic, they are even worse.
But there is hope on the horizon for couples across the world, and the thought of those loving, long-awaited reunions is one of the things that keeps many people hope.
3. Weddings
I know Lauren writes about her wedding plans a lot – and I never considered how hard this time must be for couples who have had to cancel their plans time and time again.
Everything is in upheaval at the moment, but weddings are such a joyous occasion – and so for engaged couples there is hope for a lovely celebration in the near future.
4. Spontaneous Meet-Ups
This is such a little thing, but one thing I’m really looking forward to is being able to just go out to the shops or pub with my friends at a moment’s notice.
At the moment any meet-ups have to be outside, and we have to weigh up the rules, the risk, the weather and more.
But I can’t wait until I can just pop over to my friend’s house, or head to the pub in the evening.
5. Birthdays
By now we have all had a birthday in lockdown or during the pandemic – and that sucks! So one of the things we can look forward to is celebrating all those missed celebrations and occasions.
We’re all making up for lost time – and I think we will all appreciate any social events more than ever.
Our celebrations will be bigger and better than ever – and I love that thought!
6. Working From the Office
I know so many people are itching to get back into their workplace, and one of the things we can look forward to is returning to our old routines.
If you prefer working in the office, there is hope that you will be able to return to work in the near future – and you can look forward to those boring staff meetings, colleague drama and regular socialisation.
I could list about a million other little things that I’m looking forward to in the near future – and there are so many things giving me hope as we enter into Spring.
Thank you for reading my blog post series all about surviving the pandemic. I hope you’ve enjoyed these posts – I’d love to know your thoughts!
What’s giving you hope for the future? What are you excited to do when the pandemic ends? How do you stay hopeful during these tough times?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading x
Not-So-Modern Girl 
This was such a great read and very hopeful for the future! Really can’t wait to visit my parents back home and get together with friends again! Not in a hurry to go back to work, I enjoy working from home personally. Really can’t wait though to get a chance to go to a gig or have a birthday dinner out! Thank you for sharing x
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That will be lovely, it’s so hard being separated from loved ones. That’s great, I’m glad something positive has come out of this for you! Thank you x
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There are tons of things that I’m looking forward to in the future, after this bloody nightmare is over! Although personally, not many of these things are on my list! I work from home all the time anyway, I don’t have any long distance relationships and I ever went to festivals and things beforehand anyway. I am looking forward to being able to go on staycations and visit my boyfriend’s parents in Lincolnshire again though! x
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That’s very fair, everyone has their own thing and everyone’s will be personal to them! I think they sound like some great things to look forward to- going on holiday will definitely be at the top of a lot of people’s lists for sure!
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I think 75% of my life will likely be the same when everything goes back to normal, but I guess I’ll be going out for dinner more often when my partner and I meet up. I’ll likely have a big meet up with some of my friends when it’s safe to do so to. Other than that, I’ll likely exist in this single room still
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That’s lovely, I’m glad you have a few things to look forward to in the next few months 🙂
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Think im late to the series but I like this. Spontaneous meet ups are definitely due. Just a quick drink is great for the soul lol.
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Yes definitely, it will be great to get that spontaneity back!
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I can’t wait to be able to travel again. I did an internship in Stockholm and been dying to get back there and reunite with the people who made that period even more amazing than it already was!
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That’s so lovely, great idea! It’s great to have things to look forward to in the next few months 🙂
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This was such a great read and reminder of all the amazing things we have to look forward to. I used to go to a lot of gigs and live events before the Pandemic so I’m looking forward to getting back and supporting the live music scene again! Thanks for sharing!
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That was my intention- I want everyone to feel hopeful for the future! That’s very true, live music will be so much fun soon 🙂
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Yes celebrations will be great! That will be strange haha but it’s something to look forward to x
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Watching movies again in theatres, that used to be such fun and a stress buster. Great post and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it 👍
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That’s great, I hope you get to do that soon! Thank you 🙂
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wow, this has put a smile on my face! I’m so looking forward to having some ‘normality’ back in my life again. I’m just looking forward to things opening back up, having the freedom to pop to the shops when I want and just being able to see friends and family again! This pandemic has really taught me some valuable lessons! Xo
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Aw I’m so glad- that was exactly my intention! Me too, it’s going to be great and just being able to pop out and visit people will be fantastic 🙂 thank you for dropping by, I agree x
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Thank you for the lovely, positive post! I am most looking forward to being able to socialize my 14-month old. She has grown up almost exclusively in the pandemic so I am really excited to introduce her to more family and friends and to let her have playdates with other little ones!
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Thank you Erin 🙂 that’s so tough I really hope that can happen soon- I’m sure she’s excited too!
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You’re so right that hope is keeping us going! I can’t wait to go travelling and making spontaneous plans with my friends xx
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Yes I agree 🙂 me too spontaneous plans will be great x
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What a great read! It’s been such a tough year but hopefully we’re on the home stretch finally. I’m gonna have to go back and read the rest of this series; thanks for sharing x
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I agree, so difficult! I really think we’re almost there, and that’s so kind x
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These are all such great things to look forward to! I am so ready for this pandemic to be over!
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Thank you 🙂 me too!
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Oh yesss I’m missing my social life! 1 and 4 are definitely what I’m looking forward to. Ughhh! Cant wait for this pandemic to be over.
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I agree! It’s so hard when you can’t be spontaneous or enjoy what you want to do 🙂
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I can’t wait to be able to travel again
Thanks for sharing
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It’s going to be great, thank you x
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I love this article! It’s so positive and so true because we have a lot to look forward to. I’m looking forward to traveling again and to be able go to concerts again.
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Thank you Seriah 🙂 travel is going to be amazing x
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Oh, I’m totally looking forward to all of these. I miss attending weddings, they were my most favourite events to attend. I miss making sudden plans to meet my friends the most. Although, the way you’ve written this doesn’t make me regret or reminisce sadly….just makes me feel optimistic 😃
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Aw I’m glad that I’ve not made you sad- it’s great to be able to look forward to things a little more in the next couple of months 🙂 thank you x
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Aw, great last post, Eleanor! So true, I’m looking forward to spontaneous outings. Randomly, I would just ask whoever wanted to grab a hot chocolate with me or happy hour and those would be the most fun nights I have with my friends/family! Can’t wait to do this again. Thank you for sharing x
Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
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Yes I agree, random meetings are the best and I’m glad things are going that way in the next few months 🙂
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What a lovely positive post. I’m looking forward to going to events again although it won’t be until next year as most of the ones I like have been cancelled.
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That’s a shame, but I understand in-person events will be so amazing x
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I can’t wait to visit more tourism places and looking forward to having a big meeting with my friends! Also, I want to go to cinema again 😦
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Yes it’s going to be great! The cinema is a lovely shout, just getting out and about will be fantastic x
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I’m looking forward to travel the world with my family and my galpals after this pandemic ends. Good post! Thank you for sharing.
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Wow that sounds like a great idea, I hope you get to do that soon x
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I love working from home, and have been doing so for over 4 years now, however… there’s a difference between working from home because you choose to and working from home because you have no other choice. I miss the freedom to pack up and go work at a local cafe or something like that. I’m looking forward to the future where I can get out and support some of our local businesses while working in a different space… I love my home office, but I’m kinda over it lol
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Yes that’s very true, that’s the case with a lot of lockdown things- it’s not great to know you can’t go out, even if that is what you would normally choose 🙂 I agree, lack of freedom is the worst part about it all x
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I’m looking forward to all of these things, especially being able to return to coffee shop writing, and traveling to see my friends!
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Yes it’s going to be so good to have that freedom to do what we want when we want x
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I hope that we come out of lockdown being a lot more respectful of others and I hope it will make us a lot more grateful! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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Yes me too! Thank you Lucy x
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That will be so lovely for you and your children 🙂 x
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I’m looking forward to all of those things you’ve mentioned. My second birthday in the pandemic is coming up next week. I’m a little bit bummed out about that. More than anything, I’m looking forward to the freedom to do anything I want (within reason). Cheers!
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I’m sorry about that, it’s a rubbish way to spend a birthday but I’m sure you and your loved ones will do the best you can 🙂 thank you for sharing, stay safe
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This 1 yr of pandemic has turned our lives upsided down and taken a toll on our mental health. We can’t wait to go back to full normalcy so we can freely be with friends and family.
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I agree it’s been such a strange year, I can’t wait to see everyone freely too 🙂
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I can’t imagine being in a long distant relationship right now! But I’m totally looking forward to being back in the office!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com
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It’s not great haha, but we’re almost there now! I hope you get back there soon x
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I’m looking forward to seeing my family so much, I feel like we have all missed out on so much over the last year, I just can’t wait to see my nieces and cousin!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
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Yes I agree, we’ve all missed out on time with loved ones x
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Thank you 🙂 that makes sense, I think at first it’s a novelty but many people want to get back into their work routine! Thank you for sharing
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The pandemic had me stay inside for too long. And I think it has done more to harm my social life. I am looking forward to go out and unwind with friends and family. It will take time for me to return to my normal life.
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Yes I agree, everyone is in a tough place at the moment so social life has definitely suffered! I hope you get back to normal soon x
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Amongst the many things I’m looking forward to, spontaneous meet-ups are definitely high upon the list. I can’t wait to travel either, but the idea of just being able to see friends in person in sociable will be so refreshing
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Yes I agree, it’s going to be amazing I can’t wait!
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Thank you Hanna 🙂 Aw that’s so fantastic- that was my intention with this post and I’m glad you’re feeling okay about the current situation- we’re almost there now x
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There’s so many things I’m looking forward to doing after this is all over, concerts and festivals being one of them.
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Yes I think those are on the top of everyone’s list x
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So excited to travel again! Great article and so positive! Keep it up 🙂
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Thank you Tom, you too 🙂
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Thank you John 🙂
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Great post, Eleanor! Looking forward to doing so many things especially meeting my college friends and making plans. This is the last year of college and I really want to spend it in the most amazing ways by going to events, Concerts, and much more. Hoping for the best!
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Thank you! That sounds lovely, so much hope for the future! Enjoy x
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