People's Silver Linings To Being Quarantined

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mattstaff
Mar 23, 2020 9:00 AM EDT

Someone on AskReddit asked for people to describe the sliver linings they've managed to find in their lives, amidst the quarantine. The Coronavirus has surely thrown much of the world into a spiral of panic and fear, and amidst that storm of chaos, it's nice when folks are able to find the silver linings when they can. Everyone stay safe out there, and wash those hands!

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  • 01
    Text - Cyke__ • 6h more time to play ANIMAL CROSSING!!!
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    Text - W8SB4D8S • 6h Liquor stores, dispensaries and Uber eat are still open. I can run in the morning and then watch movies all day with muh wife. We've actually grown closer from it. I'm also going to get more into reading.
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    Text - bulbaquil • 4h I usually have to commute 38 miles to work one way, most of that on toll roads. While I can WFH 2 days a week under normal circumstances, that's still 228 road miles, 8 gallons of gas, upwards of 6 stressful hours on the road, and something like $50 of tolls per week. Also, the birds outside seem to be happier.
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    Text - hypnotizedwhirl • 4h Last month, I had major anxiety because there wasn't enough time in the day to do all the things I wanted to do. Now I have so much free time, I'm getting it done.
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    Text - the-magnificunt • 4h We started the quarantine staying at an out of the way beach cabin with my in-laws and decided to stay an extra week because the people coming the week after us cancelled. I work remotely so I've still been able to work while they do childcare during the day and we all have dinner together in this isolated place. It's quiet and pretty and relaxing. (But we have to go back home this weekend.)
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    Text - EIToberino • 6h I still have to go into the office but the traffic is slightly less than usual so that's nice
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    Text - Luc1_F0x • 7h Well im still working for the time being, and just got my first check for this place, bought BotW in case internet goes out while in quarantine [i live in the middle of nowhere]
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    Text - 4ninawells • 6h Our 4 generation household is spending more tume together. Used to be we would all go our separate ways. Now we are having meals together, chatting more and playing games. Ages 16 - 84.
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    Text - genericrobot72•4h My cat is having just the best week. We're both home, so tons of extra playtime and he gets to cuddle with us on the couch
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    Text - MidnightRobichaux • 6h Honestly, staying at home and avoiding people is business as usual for me & my best friend. We're both introverts and get our socializing done at work. So I guess the silver lining for us is that we don't feel like we're missing out on anything.
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    Text - feed_me_ramen • 4h I can work in my sweats, and it's a perfect to hang up my hammock for a bit and work from there.
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    Text - Tesla_Coil • 4h My apartment is right below the building's exercise room. Sometimes I get woken up by people jumping rope right above my bed. And now it's closed.
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    Text - Darkpolearm • 5h As someone who doesn't have to take care of himself yet, I have yet to experience any of the downsides of the quarantine...
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  • 14
    Text - cwtguy • 5h No driving to work gives me two hours of my life back with my son each day and saves a few hundred bucks a month in gas.
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    Text - SolidCake • 5h I can play minecraft all day without feeling guilty
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    Text - paleoarty • 6h Took advantage of the fact that I won't be in school for a few months and told my crush how I feel, as if it went badly I wouldn't have to see him for a long time and it would blow over. It didn't go badly, we're still friends and I'm honestly glad I did it because now I can make progress towards getting over him. Couldn't have done it without good ol' coronavirus messing up the world.
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    Text - phasers_to_stun • 6h No bra. Get to walk earlier in the day instead of after dinner. Giving my arms kind of a nice tan!
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    Text - corrsfan2015 • 6h No traffic. Also walking my dog twice a day (instead of having someone else do that) means more movement than usual. Also my dog!!
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    Text - PaperbackBuddha • 6h I'm appreciating the fact that the very wealthy can't just ride this out like usual. Every single person on earth is affected by this, them included. The silver lining is that maybe some of them will start to see things a little differently.
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    Text - PeitriciaMae • 6h Several friend/family groups have broken through the discomfort/tech barriers of video chat and l'm talking to friends way more than this work from home introvert usually does! I had virtual book club last night and chatted with friends in another country. My daughter did crafts over Zoom with my friend's little kids so she could take a break from it all. Ironically, I feel more connected than ever.
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    Text - yukyak • 4h My boyfriend and I are long distance at the moment and only get to see each other for one weekend every couple of months. My workplace has shifted to remote working which means I can now go and live with him for an indefinitely extended period!
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    Text - Klown1327 • 5h The school district I work for is shut down indefinitely, they just announced that they plan on paying employees their regular pay though. l'm just gonna appreciate that for now, I was so worried l'd be stuck without pay for however long. Just happy to know l'll be able to get by still.
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    Text - BradS2008 • 5h My girlfriend and I have been dating for 8 years and this is the most time we've spent at home together ever. We really care for each other, but it can be hard to show that when you're both working fulltime.
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    Text - DemonLinus • 5h I have been practicing guitar and listening to music the entire day, but if i have to choose one thing it is guitar.
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    Text - Trying_at_it • 4h I have two teenagers and life pre-March 2020 was feeling a little out of control, like we were speeding to the end of parenthood at a million miles an hour. Most of my life lately has been driving everyone everywhere and the lack of quality time was starting to feel like a real loss. So having this pause has been really nice, to spend time playing card games, watching old favorite movies, etc. Watching them trying to find the positive when they're facing significant teen
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    Text - beachxbunny • 7h I'm going to get slim thick prison style lol
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    Text - jesuismonsieurb • 7h Having time to improve my home. I ordinarily have a little spare time and I prefer using it to cuddle the ones I love, here. Now I can garden, taking care of my trees and weeding. This is so satisfying.
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    Text - dirtybirds233 • 6h Working from home and proving to managers that people are just as if not more efficient than when in the office
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    Text - Mirrorlogy • 6h I genuinely don't feel as lonely anymore. Since most people aren't hanging out anyway, So I don't feel left out. But I do hate it since most of my activities require me to go out at least 3 times a week. And without them, I'm left with nothingness at home.
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    Text - cheeseadelic• 7h I'm getting paid to sit at home and all I have to do is make sure my guys are alive once a day and forward that information to my boss.
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    Text - Stabfacenotback • 6h When I do get to see friends, we have a serious conversation about possible exposure. There are no cases of COVID-19 in our county. We gather at someone's house, just three or four of us. It has been a lot more intimate (not sexually) with conversation and getting to know one another. We even sit a meter apart like we're told to. It's cool to connect with good friends this way. Like we're all in it together. It supports our bond and makes it stronger.
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    Text - PhatedGaming • 6h I mean...l've been a gamer for most of my life. I've been social distancing and self quarantining since before it was cool. Now I don't have to worry about all those people who kept telling me to get out more.
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    Text - never_change27 • 4h So many music artists putting on little "concerts" online. I'm loving the little intimate acoustic performances. LOVE this!
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    Text - TheCoxer • 5h Don't gotta shave or do my hair. I've never let my facial hair get this long before and I gotta say... am not a fan.
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    Text - Serious-Sense • 4h Cheap gas and empty roads are great for cruising around with the music cranked.
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    Text - scarred_assassin • 7h My commute is 2 seconds - from my chair to my bed.
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    Text - PM_CIRCLE_KEYS • 7h I don't have to look professional, so l'm going to dye my hair a bright color again
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    Text - henriliberte • 6h My duolingo streak is on fire!
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  • 39
    Text - Maxwyfe • 6h Really getting into cooking. We're cooking together as a family - you dice the potatoes, ll shred the carrots. It's nice.
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    White - equal_opp_daddy • 7h Books.
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  • 41
    Text - Notmiefault • 7h The folk over at O r/collegebasketball are in top form. Rather than mope about the cancellation of March Madness, they've decided to simulate the entire tournament in a videogame. Of course, the last licensed college basketball videogame was College Hoops 2008, so they've added the 2020 rosters to that 12-year-old game and are running the tournament there. The entire subreddit is discussing and commenting on it as though it were the real thing, with play highlights, brack
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    Text - CappinPeanut•6h I am playing so many video games. Incredible, irresponsible amounts of video games. I am having a blast. Hope everyone stays safe!!
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