This year is undeniably surreal. The ongoing pandemic has forced people to stay home and be with their families. This also means that everyone has a lot of time on their hands. And with that, a lot have the opportunity to discover new passions and try new trends
A lot have drifted away from their usual source of entertainment and leisure and have become more adventurous. And you can’t deny that a lot of these activities have taken the world by storm. If you want to take a look back on this year’s biggest trends, here is a list you may want to check out.
Baking Sourdough
While everyone is safe and sound in their own homes, the kitchen has easily become a spot where the magic happens. People decided to try their hands on baking, which was why your social media feeds were filled with pictures of sourdough. You can also see others sharing recipes for their banana bread and cupcakes. A lot also decided to turn this activity into another source of income. The quarantine period has become an opportunity where people discovered their passion for cooking.
Dalgona Coffee
A lot of people decided to mull over the world’s news, rethink their career plans, and plan to get life insurance and investments while having a cup of Dalgona coffee. Named after a Korean honeycomb candy, Dalgona coffee is simply a drink made with the same parts of instant caffeine powder, sugar, and water. The mixture will be then added to a glass of cold or hot milk. It’s easy to make but delicious, which is why many people tried making it at home.
Playing Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing, a social simulation game, has been around for almost a decade now. But this game has become popular again because people craved social interaction – add to that the fact that the game is set in a carefree and relaxing environment.
Hair Makeovers
For hair and makeover enthusiasts, the quarantine period is the perfect time to experiment with different hairstyles. So it should come as no surprise when you see people sporting a different hair color or growing bangs. Some men even decide to let their hair grow long so that they can pull a man bun. With this trend, beauty and style vloggers have garnered a lot of views and engagements. Those who are serious about this even decided to start their own beauty and style channels.
Fitness Challenges
The pandemic has made people realize that health is wealth. It’s important to have a strong immune system. And one of the best ways to do it is through exercise. Some people have started their fitness journeys. Thankfully, working out has become much easier because of instructional videos online.
A Quest to Try Something New
The quarantine period may have prompted you to try new things and be more adventurous. It’s worth hoping that even when the pandemic is over, you will still be able to carry that attitude and openness. After all, life always brings something worth trying.
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