COVID Shutdown Blog #2

Learning Experiences

I I’m starting to realize that the more I focus on moving forward and bettering myself, the more productive I become. I say this because I keep listening for updates on the status of our society instead of focusing on myself and paying attention to what I’m contributing to my personal life in the meanwhile. I feel like once everyone starts to adopt this habit, people start to feel better in the transition of getting out of quarantine won’t be as bad.

Current Events

I’ve checked the news about Florida, and I am absolutely amazed. I’m amazed that after countless sources saying that he won’t really recover from this virus until next year, that people of power are already deciding to open up highly populated places such as the beach and other areas. I feel like once one person does it, others will follow. And soon enough will be back to square one with everyone being infected and everyone being afraid again. I just wish people would take it a little bit more seriously.

Quote of the Week

“We drink the poison our minds poor for us and wonder why we feel so sick.”

-Atticus

Observations

Being Quarantine really helps me get into the mindset of what it will be like in college. My parents really interest me with the responsibility of keeping up my grades. They go on with their lives as usual and don’t really hound me to work. Living like this, I realize that this is basically how it’s going to be in college. That being said, this quarantine acts so much like a blessing and a teaching lesson. I’m learning how I would need to stay motivated when I get to college, and I’m learning where I find my happiness when I feel lonely. I feel like I’m going to be grateful for that when I finally start college.

Reflections

I’m doing much better than I was last week. Working out really picks up my spirits and I’ve started practicing the piano more. It’s really just about picking yourself up and starting to do what you love since you have more time. I keep staying connected with my friends and family, and I make sure to open the window so I can feel the sunlight on my face. It’s the little things, but they make a huge difference in the end.