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Jennifer Aniston is no stranger to the spotlight – and while the pandemic has thrown a wrench into many of our lives, the actress has embraced it as an opportunity to find joy in the moments. She recently opened up about her quarantine life, giving insight into how she’s making the most of this circumstances.
Finding Happiness in the Little Things
Aniston explained how she’s finding joy in the small moments of life. She talked about how she and her friends are enjoying movie nights at a safe distance and having ‘virtual dinners’ with each other. She said, “It’s been so beautiful because if we hadn’t been quarantined I think a lot of us would have been so missed connecting with all of our friends. We’re really getting to have to have ‘facetime,’ which nowadays is just as meaningful as having ‘face time’ in person, unfortunately.”
Adapting to the New Normal
Aniston also discussed how the pandemic has made things more difficult – specifically discussing the challenges of keeping up with social distancing and Zoom meetings. She admitted that it took some time to get the hang of these, but overall the new normal has helped bring people closer together. She explained, “I think it will be a lesson for all of us, and hopefully one we will retain that life is short and there’s things that we can do to make life more enjoyable, like connecting with each other.”
Making the Most of it
Aniston has been staying busy with her new Netflix movie, The Morning Show, which features Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell. She also shared how she’s been making the most of this time with her friends and family. Here’s what she had to say about it:
- Finding solace in nature. Aniston says she’s appreciating the little things – “unplugging” from everything and just taking a walk or going for a drive to a nearby beach.
- Making the most of cooking. Aniston is making the most of her newfound home-cooking skills. “I’m loving cooking, which is so ironic. I never thought I had a passion for that and I’m discovering it.”
- Enriching hobbies. Aniston has also been taking up new hobbies, such as learning how to knit and making jewelry.
- Fostering relationships. Aniston is using this time to reconnect with old friends, saying, “We’re kind of having this beautiful moment of just getting back in touch.”
Conclusion
Overall, Aniston is using the pandemic as an opportunity to appreciate the little things and strengthen her relationships with family and friends. She explained that it’s not easy, but it’s worth it. “That’s ultimately what life is about,” she said. “It’s not the big flashy moments. It’s just moments that we get to share with others.”
