LDR During a Global Pandemic (USA/Japan):
It’s been a while since I’ve last decided to post to this blog, and I don’t really know who will see this but I figured I’d let my thoughts out. Since I last posted, life has drastically changed—but I think it has for majority of the world.
I never thought in a million years I’d be facing a situation like this. Borders shut, travel restrictions/bans… probably are a long distance relationship couple’s worst nightmare. Before this happened, I usually had a stable idea of when the next time would be that I see my significant other. Of course, that was still tough to have to deal with because of having to separate after the visits. BUT I never thought that I would have NO IDEA of the next time I would see him again. That is by far the most frustrating thing about all of this. I used to have some comfort in having a bit of say in when I’d see him, but now that I literally have no control over it is infuriating.
Originally earlier this year I was supposed to see him ( way back in March before everything had closed down) but because the news of all this was starting up around that time and it was so uncertain we decided it was a safer option if I were to cancel the trip. At the time there was some talk about borders shutting but it wasn’t for sure— so because I still was working and going to school we didn’t want to risk something going wrong. We didn’t think it would become so horrible though.
I think many people can relate that this year took a lot out them and took a toll on their mental health. To others that have faced similar feelings, I sympathize and am hoping the best for you. To others, I’m glad if you’ve done well, and I hope that you continue to do well!
As for the fate of this blog, I think I might try to get back into writing more regularly but for now I just wanted to do a check-in/ update about what’s been happening!
If anyone reading is going through a similar experience feel free to add your thoughts to this!
Stay safe everyone, be careful out there.
We will get through this year!