
Every evening at 9 p.m., a soft "ping" sounds on my phone. It is a reminder to jot down a list of things I am grateful for that day. This is a chance for me to think back on the past 24 hours, and reflect on the fact that there were bright spots and happy moments, even on those days when time seemed to stretch on slowly and painfully, without any color or cheer to break the monotony of the lockdown.