Popsugar Living Staying Home Things I Can't Wait to Do Once Social Distancing Is Over 39 Things I Can't Wait to Do Once Social Distancing Is Over 17 April 2020 by Haley Lyndes Image Source: Unsplash / Jed Villejo Don't get me wrong, staying at home has had its perks, but I don't think I'll ever have another Friday night in once social distancing is up. I value human interaction way to much, plus, I've watched just about every good Netflix show out there to justify a night of no plans. I miss jam-packed days of beach trips, bonfires, good conversation, and even better company. I miss sporadically meeting friends after work for a baseball game, or going to the gym and sparking up conversation with my fitness instructor. Better yet, I miss real-life happy hours (remember those?). It's the little things, really. I know our new normal might last for a while longer and doesn't adhere to my dreamy bucket list plans, but hey, a girl can hopefully look ahead right? Because the day when we can all be together again will come. Here are 39 things I can't wait to do once social distancing is over. Related: An Open Letter to Runners During the Coronavirus Pandemic: I See You, and I Feel You 1 Go on a Date Image Source: Unsplash / Giorgio Trovato Like a real-life date where you can flirt and touch, not a FaceTime date. 1 / 39 2 See My Family Image Source: Unsplash / Dimitri Houtteman If you've social distanced from family, you know what I mean. 2 / 39 3 Hang Out With Friends, Friends, and More Friends! Image Source: Unsplash / Roberto Nickson I miss all the fun things we do together. 3 / 39 4 Give Someone a Hug Image Source: Pexels / Shvets Anna Because we all could use a hug after staying at home. 4 / 39 5 Throw / Attend a Party Image Source: Unsplash / Jens Johnsson When social distancing is over, we obviously need to celebrate! 5 / 39 6 Eat at a Restaurant Image Source: Pexels / Adrienn I can't wait to get out there, support local businesses, and eat good food! 6 / 39 7 Go to a Bar Image Source: Unsplash / Jon Tyson Having a drink to commemorate a strange time sounds good to me. 7 / 39 8 Attend All the Weddings Image Source: Unsplash / Fábio Alves If you've known of a wedding or two that's been rescheduled, you're not alone. All couples deserve to have their day and be celebrated! 8 / 39 9 Hang at the Beach Image Source: Unsplash / Maciej Serafinowicz Most beaches and parks are closed to the public, but once they reopen, you know I'll be there catching some rays. 9 / 39 10 Go on a Trip Image Source: Pexels / The Lazy Artist Gallery Whether it's 30 minutes away or a weekend adventure in the mountains, a trip sounds like a dream right now. 10 / 39 11 Fly Somewhere Image Source: Pexels / Jason Toevs Like, literally anywhere. Getting away to explore, sight see, and discover is everything I need. 11 / 39 12 Actually GO to Work Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Haley Lyndes I didn't realise I'd miss the act of going to my job until it was no longer an option. 12 / 39 13 Put on Makeup Image Source: Unsplash / kevin laminto Because the last time I wore makeup was . . . a long time ago. 13 / 39 14 Wear Jeans Image Source: Unsplash / Chema Photo I've worn leggings and sweats every day while social distancing, and as lovely as its been, I look forward to wearing real pants again. 14 / 39 15 Go Hiking Image Source: Unsplash / Felix Rostig I hike locally, but it's always fun to discover a public trail somewhere new! 15 / 39 16 Attend an in-Person Workout Class Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Mathew Kelly As amazing as online fitness classes are, I miss the energy and vibe of an in-person workout class. 16 / 39 17 Visit a Winery Image Source: Unsplash / Kal Visuals Napa is practically calling my name. 17 / 39 18 Go to a Concert Image Source: Unsplash / Joey Thompson Live music, I miss you. 18 / 39 19 Go to a Sporting Event Image Source: Unsplash / Taylor Rooney Baseball games, football games — you name it, I'm there. 19 / 39 20 Hang Out at a Park Image Source: Unsplash / Priscilla Du Preez I run by parks all the time, and it's such a tease! All I want to do is lay in the grass and chit-chat with friends. 20 / 39 21 Go to the Movies Image Source: Unsplash / Krists Luhaers Buttery movie theatre popcorn sounds delicious. 21 / 39 22 Visit Yosemite Image Source: Unsplash / Omar Lopez I had plans to explore the national park before stay at home orders were in place, and I can't wait to reschedule. 22 / 39 23 Pet Someone Else's Dog Image Source: Unsplash / Andrew Spencer I'm petting all the dogs once social distancing is up. 23 / 39 24 Brunch! Image Source: Unsplash / Jonathan Gallegos Bottomless, anyone? 24 / 39 25 Go Camping Image Source: Unsplash / Toa Heftiba There's nothing better than a night under the stars. 25 / 39 26 Play a Sport Image Source: Unsplash / Johannes Krupinski Pick up games are always so fun. 26 / 39 27 Go Tubing Image Source: Unsplash / Jed Villejo Tubing down a river with friends? I'm in. 27 / 39 28 Have a Real-Life Happy Hour Image Source: Unsplash / Elevate Zoom happy hours are great and all, but cheersing over drinks and appetizers is more my style. 28 / 39 29 Attend a Music Festival Image Source: Unsplash / Krists Luhaers There's nothing that screams "freedom" more than thousands of people dancing in a field. 29 / 39 30 Go Boating Image Source: Unsplash / Luke Bender Sure, you can boat by yourself, but I personally need a captain and crew. 30 / 39 31 Have a Beach Fire Image Source: Unsplash / Tower Paddle Boards The best days are the ones spent oceanside with all my friends. 31 / 39 32 Sit in a Coffee Shop Image Source: Unsplash / Tower Paddle Boards It's true, I miss the act of physically sitting in a coffee shop. 32 / 39 33 Go to a Comedy Show Image Source: Pexels / Monica Silvestre OK, so I've never been to a comedy show, but it's on my to-do list! 33 / 39 34 Reconnect With an Old Friend Image Source: Unsplash / Thought Catalog There's nothing more nostalgic than catching up with an old pal. 34 / 39 35 Get my Nails Done Image Source: Pexels / By Malcom Garret I almost always have bare nails, but I'm ready for a change. 35 / 39 36 Watch a NEW Season of the Bachelor Image Source: ABC I was so excited for Claire's season of The Bachelorette, but it was rightfully paused due to COVID-19. Once things get back to normal, I look forward to a new cast of (slightly) older men. 36 / 39 37 Go Shopping Image Source: Pexels / Andrea Piacquadio I've had my fair share of online retail therapy, but I'm ready for some in-store purchases. 37 / 39 38 Get My Hair Coloured Image Source: Unsplash / Aw Creative My roots may or may not be passed my ears. 38 / 39 39 Use Public Transportation Image Source: Unsplash / Laura Dewilde Okay, I'm kidding. No one misses using public transit. 39 / 39 Staying HomeBucket ListPersonal Essay