By Bender Apr 19, 2021 A new study finds things some considered mundane before the pandemic are now becoming the highlights of our weeks. A survey of 2,005 Americans discovered nearly a third (32%) say the simple chore of doing laundry has become the highlight of their entire week. Sixty-nine percent say that after spending so much time indoors, any new experience at all feels like a thrill. Researchers find44 percent say grocery shopping is now a surprisingly exciting moment in their lives. Thirty-five percent admit that filling up their gas tank now gives them a thrill like never before. The desire to find a sense of escapism during this time is important for many. In fact, 59 percent of respondents say they’re at “the end of their ropes” due to ongoing isolation. As a result, 62 percent add that, since March 2020, what they want out of a real vacation has shifted significantly. As soon as people feel safe to travel, 56 percent say they will go on the longest vacation of their entire lives. Two in three people cannot wait to experience new sights and sounds in person again. Americans are so desperate to get away they’re willing to shell out big bucks in order to do so. Researchers find the average American is willing to spend nearly $7,000 just to finally get the chance to travel again.