A PROPER REWIND OF 2020 By Sophia Gorbounov
Source: montreal.ctvnews.ca As the seemingly never-ending year of 2020 draws to a close, most are looking to the future, hoping 2021 brings more good news than bad. However, we often forget that pearls of goodness were sprinkled throughout these turmoil-ridden 366 days. So, without further ado, here is a comprehensive list of 10 things to thank 2020 for. 1. Getting some much-needed alone time When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the world and countries called for lockdowns, everyone was finally able to take a moment away from their social lives and breathe. Nothing like spending the days alone with your thoughts to remind you that you 3
dropped all your hobbies by the historical movements take off, age of 13. Staring at a wall has nev- with people risking their lives to er been more interesting! march and protest together for the rights of Black people around 2. Spending time with family the world. Celebrities, living in a Many of us came home for pos- perpetual state of FOMO, consibly the longest we've been there tributed their share of course. I for since moving out. Often we rem- one felt the problems of the world inisce about our childhoods, and dissipate upon hearing multi-milcrave those carefree days. Moving lionaires sing John Lennon's back in with your parents brought "Imagine." Why donate when you just that. Suddenly, we were back can simply tweet the BLM hashtag to the good old days of "where are and go back to your vast carelessyou going", "what are you wear- ness? ing", "why is your hair like that", and "clean your room". Ah, the 4. Developing new hobbies tranquilities of childhood. Baking bread, arts and crafts, and intense abdominal workouts were 3. Celebrities coming together in just some of the trends seen this the name of "activism" summer. To better oneself became This year saw one of the biggest the goal during the first wave of January 2021
