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Wearing a mask. Oh my god. People finally stopped commenting on my stupid face. No more "why so sad?" Or "it can't be that bad" or "cheer up" or "where's a smile!" Just leave my fucking resting sad bitch face alone! And now they doooooo and its so much better because I don't have to devote brain power to remembering idiots care about my mouth at all.
I fricken loved this aspect of the COVID times. People were so much more friendly toward me by default when we all wore masks.
I still wear one. People might look at me strangely, but outside of doctors asking if I'm wearing it for a specific reason no one comments on it. Which is good!
What type of mask?
Werewolf
Usually a medical face mask.