I just saw Avatar for the first time in Boston a couple of weeks ago. They were great! Now on my regular rotation. A new band called Tallah opened for them. Described as if Slipknot and Korn had a love child. They were very raw. It good.
We bought concert tickets to several heavy metal shows once everything opened up again. We were so excited to get back into the pit. Metal shows are one place where we can go and not be pummeled with politics. Many freedom-loving, like-minded people are metal fans.
Just like all those who got the jab thinking they would be safe, I foolishly thought I would be allowed to enjoy life without playing the game. Problem is, I'm not vaxxed, not going to be vaxxed, and I struggle with getting tested and playing the game. I don't want to participate in the farce. My husband got the J&J. So there's pressure (self-induced) to get tested so my husband doesn't have to suffer for my decision.
This may seem like a small issue, but this affects personal relationships. Creates tension where there used to be joy. I'm really pissed off that I have to make this decision. And I know it's only going to get worse. I know it IS worse for many others.
Seriously, any thoughtful advice would help me figure this out. Please, no flippant "screw him" suggestions. And no lecturing. Do I take the test?
We have tickets to 2 shows at Middle East Cambridge. I'm not jabbed, husband is. I knew this might happen, so I'm not upset. For the first time, my husband sees how this issue is dividing people. There is hope.
Clarification: My point is that up until now, we have been pretty well insulated from adverse effects of this nonsense, besides the general lockdown woes. I have watched others lose jobs, family, etc. while we have been merely inconvenienced. I am awake and have been for a long time. So if the fortunate few are finally feeling the pinch, even in the most trivial way, there is hope that the end is near.
I consider myself a “sophomore” to this movement. I’ve been keeping a personal diary of events that have happened since November and I wrote this exact sentiment to myself today. Everyone needs to…
“Stay cool, hunny bunny”
I agree it’s anecdotal. I just found it interesting that in a pandemic, almost everyone should at least know someone—or someone who knows someone—who died. I didn’t see homeless corpses or overflowing hospitals and I live in downtown Boston. And with a supposedly safe vaccine, I didn’t even have to try to find someone who died shortly after getting it.
I’m going to pay attention to how many people are still masking outdoors on/after Friday on my daily walk through the common and along the esplanade. Won’t be surprised if masking remains. It will be hilarious if suddenly everyone is mask free. Shows idiots waiting for permission.
I like it. I love King's writing, especially the Dark Tower series. IT was my favorite of his until I read those. I grew up in the Bangor, ME area. His house was a local attraction. I was in the same video rental store as him once (my claim to fame haha) Pretty regular guy around town. Donated to local libraries, built community ballparks. His politics are disgusting though.
I’ve been thinking this since the first meme. I think that all the kids see it as yet another fad, like “dabbing”. All on the bandwagon! So let’s not let them water it down.