I want to get tanned(ugly) and get my legs tired

Summary

The author expresses a longing for nature and physical activity, reflecting on the confinement and routine brought by the pandemic.

Abstract

The author articulates a deep desire to break free from the monotonous routine of remote work and the physical confines of their apartment, which is surrounded by urban development and lacks a direct connection to nature. They find solace in the occasional sight of trees and grass through their window mesh but are often reminded of the deforested land and concrete buildings that dominate their view. The author contrasts their current life, lived within the "small box" of their room, with the freedom of the outdoors, aspiring to get tanned and physically exhausted from trekking in the mountains and exploring the oceans. Despite the overall positive outlook, the author acknowledges moments of feeling caged and questions whether this is a shared experience among others. The piece serves as both a personal catharsis and a message of solidarity to those who might feel similarly trapped by the circumstances of the pandemic.

Opinions

The author feels a sense of confinement and restriction due to the pandemic, which has limited their interactions and activities to the indoors.
There is a clear appreciation for nature and outdoor activities, which the author misses deeply.
The author has adapted to a new routine that includes working from home and finding moments for exercise when the streets are less crowded.
The urban environment, characterized by buildings and deforested land, is seen as a depressing contrast to the natural landscapes the author yearns for.
Despite the limitations, the author generally maintains a positive attitude, going on runs and cycling to stay active.
The author believes that the pandemic has caged everyone in a similar manner, creating a

I want to get tanned(ugly) and get my legs tired

Are we caged? Take me to the oceans and mountains

I moved to a new flat. This has better space than the last one. I got two windows in my room here. One of them has a mesh too. The one above. That’s the one.

Since the corona thing started. I work through the day on calls and emails instead of talking face to face and break a laugh here and there. I make my tea instead of going out with friends to have it.

I sometimes look out of the window and all I could see it building through my mesh. All I can see is a couple of trees and little grass which is a little portion of what I see. Mostly I see a concrete building that is built over deforested land (maybe ages ago) and a few building that blocks the view to the sky.

I walk to the other window, I can’t even see trees here near to me. It is depressing. I look back and I see that I closed my room door too. I would not go out because I need to get back to my chair that is next to the window and work on my 13-inch laptop instead of watching the vast sky.

Life has become working and living from a small box, called my room. To be honest, most days I feel good. I go on runs and cycling in the early morning or late evening when most people either have not got up or already back at their homes. But a few days I think — am I caged within these walls? And then I think are we all caged the same way?

I hope this all ends soon. And I wish to hit the oceans and mountains, get tanned(and ugly) and get my legs tired trekking the mountain.

I am sharing this for two reasons. One to offload what I have in mind. I need to tell this but how I can say to anyone face to face in these times? The other reason, to say, if you feel the same, you are not alone.