Andrea, if I ever believed that reading words can often bring people to life in our minds and hearts, this essay solidified that belief. I loved this essay. It captured someone I loved dearly come to know and appreciate her gifts. Your years at Pitt were important, but the pandemic forced you to break free of routine, and the messy lives that most of us lived during those years left an indelible mark. We who survived felt liberated and changed in ways that are hard to put into words. Your journey to a new life as a student and writer finally led to a new city and job. I still miss you, especially when I have an extra ticket to a play and you can't attend with me. I am sorry you are so far away, but this essay made me realize that you really aren't far away at all. I carry fond memories of you in my heart and hope our paths cross again soon. Love from Pittsburgh. March was tough for most of us.
We all suffered a great trauma that I think will take decades to unpack and reflect upon. Thank you so much for sharing your specific experience as it helped me to not feel so alone. I'm sorry these months have been tough, but thank you for taking the time to sit and write and share with us. <3
I am an introvert x 10 but I hated hated hated the lockdowns. I thought I’d like them. But I was knocked out of my routines, too. I went kind of crazy and I haven’t recovered fully yet. I also struggle to write, daily. Everybody went a little nuts I think.
Andrea, if I ever believed that reading words can often bring people to life in our minds and hearts, this essay solidified that belief. I loved this essay. It captured someone I loved dearly come to know and appreciate her gifts. Your years at Pitt were important, but the pandemic forced you to break free of routine, and the messy lives that most of us lived during those years left an indelible mark. We who survived felt liberated and changed in ways that are hard to put into words. Your journey to a new life as a student and writer finally led to a new city and job. I still miss you, especially when I have an extra ticket to a play and you can't attend with me. I am sorry you are so far away, but this essay made me realize that you really aren't far away at all. I carry fond memories of you in my heart and hope our paths cross again soon. Love from Pittsburgh. March was tough for most of us.
We all suffered a great trauma that I think will take decades to unpack and reflect upon. Thank you so much for sharing your specific experience as it helped me to not feel so alone. I'm sorry these months have been tough, but thank you for taking the time to sit and write and share with us. <3
Good luck, pal.
I am an introvert x 10 but I hated hated hated the lockdowns. I thought I’d like them. But I was knocked out of my routines, too. I went kind of crazy and I haven’t recovered fully yet. I also struggle to write, daily. Everybody went a little nuts I think.