[taylortrusty]

It’s okay. I live in New York City and am a very social person. Our company is all WFH but I was going into a coworking space each day. I went to tech and social events every night. I did a lot of happy hours. I saw friends every day, pretty much.

March / April I saw no one other than my girlfriend a couple times a week. Time became slow. I became a lot less motivated. I was cooking more than ever and saving more money than ever. I felt depression coming on. I live in a giant building and even leaving the apartment felt like a big production - can I trust the elevator? My doorman? People on the elevators? Why are they out too?!

By late April I realized I was going crazy without human interaction and no changes in my routine. Started organizing sidewalk happy hours with friends, where we distanced and drank and walked around the empty city. I think I’ll really cherish those memories for many years.

I used to travel a lot and missed that stimulation. Me and my girlfriend decided to drive NY - Los Angeles and stay on the west coast for the month of June. Stopped in national parks, saw some beaches, a lot of hiking, got a haircut in Manhattan Beach. Restaurants are open out west. Then ten of us rented a house in Lake Tahoe and had the most amazing time. Currently heading to San Diego to see family.

It’s turning around. My work motivation is back and work is now going better than ever. Working from new locations most days is fun. I feel great again. Interested to see how much NYC has changed when I go back July 1.

[TimSchumann]

A cost to coast drive in the US is something everyone should do at least once.

I was able to drive the AlCan highway with a friend last spring, great memories.

[tasuki]

> A cost to coast drive in the US is something everyone should do at least once.

Why?

[TimSchumann]

Puts things into perspective. There’s so much space, even on this planet, and we occupy so little of it.

It’s also very beautiful.

[tasuki]

There's so much space: why be closed in a little metal box?

I've done long distance bike rides (couple months), they're vastly more enjoyable for me than being stuck in a car: the smells and sounds, people and animals around, the wind and the rain. A car is more comfortable, sterile, and boring.

[tasuki]

And since you mentioned "perspective" - I find walking or cycling both provide much more perspective than a car: the distance covered is earned. A car is just a comfortable teleportation device.