How can it be August when just the other day the Mayor and County Judge shut down the Rodeo? I mean, its hotter and more humid so I'm guessing it's later in the year, but I cannot believe we have been in our house for five months now.
I did manage to get a haircut. That was exciting, scary, too. Only one person in the barbershop at a time. Both my barber and I wore masks and we didn't talk except to say "hello" and "goodbye." Otherwise I went to HEB twice a week. I did go to Baybrook Mall when the mandatory mask order was in place, but the Mall either cannot or will not enforce the order, although individual stores did. People walking around with their masks as chin guards, or not wearing masks at all. I'm not going to risk going back. Consumerism isn't worth it. Besides, there's Amazon and other online shopping to cure my conspicuous consumption needs. Etsy is fun. HeroForge for all my Dungeons and Dragons mini needs.
My wife continued to work from home. I continued to work from home. We traded off using the office, while the other one took their laptop downstairs. Then our son Julius continued his Math and Spanish work through the school district's software programs in the morning, and then "Camp Dad" in the afternoon: basketball, swimming, Nerf gun fights, wrestling, climbing trees, physical stuff.
The Summer semesters were a blur. Something due every week. Then grade like a whirlwind for two days to provide feedback in time for students to apply the feedback to the next assignment.
We discovered Dots Pretzels. We didn't go anywhere. I worked over the summer and why would my wife take vacation just to stay home? Hopefully once March is over, and there's a vaccine for the virus, we will take some time off and go camping and do some fishing.
And that's what I didn't do on my Summer vacation.
Just as you mentioned, it is as if it were just yesterday that the opening day for the Rodeo was happening just to be shut down shortly after due to the COVID outbreak. Just like the outbreak that we are currently facing there have been others in the past such as Cholera which was a worldwide pandemic as well. It did have various pop ups throughout history but very similarly to COVID the Cholera pandemic started in the Asia and Europe region from 1817 - 1824. It is still something that is seen even though it is very rare since it mostly affects underdeveloped countries. Whenever the outbreak of Cholera came to be it was known as a "poor" person disease which eventually ended up breaking down people by social class. Though, much like we are currently taking preventative measures such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance, it is very similar to their situation in the past when it was a worldwide problem. I do relate with your statement about time feeling like it is just passing by like a blur but much like Cholera is mostly gone I do hope that all the preventative measures we are taking end up making the whole COVID outbreak be controlled to one day cease to exist.
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DeleteIt is crazy to me how time has no true meaning anymore. It is football season, so it has started to feel more life fall in my opinion. I had tickets with my Fiancé and her family to go to a concert at the Rodeo and unfortunately but wisely it was shut down. I had my first baby in February. I never could have imagined something like this happening. COVID-19 was not even a known problem in the US at the time, so it was normal life as we knew it. I have been researching Cholera since I read your comment. The crazy thing about this whole situation is that this is not the first-time human beings have gone through a global pandemic. They seem to pop up about every hundred years or so. I hope that you are staying safe and enjoying this time. Although, it was not very enjoyably after the first week.
DeleteYou mentioned that global pandemics pop up every hundred years or so, but the definition of a pandemic is: an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people. Aren’t there so many more diseases in this world that affect large number of humans; cancer, diabetes, influenza to name a few. All these kill hundreds of thousands of people every single year, there is no difference with COVID. Corona Virus may have killed more people in less time but there are so many other diseases that will continue to take us out while COVID is just passing through. Our lives have been impacted the last 6 months due to COVID but how many lives will continue to be impacted by cancer or other diseases for the next hundreds of years until the next “pandemic” hits?
DeleteThe month of March 2020 was absolutely horrible and extremely never ending. I honestly felt like this was finally my year. I graduate this year, Fall of 2020 but this year seemed like a drag. I had many vacations planned and booked but as it turns out, they were all cancelled. My main concern and regret is not taking the coranavirus more seriously, such as staying indoors and never walking out the house without your mask. I was looking forward to the Houston Rodeo the most. I had about ten tickets to see just about every one of my country singers and ended up not watching one perform. The pandemic was horrible, but it did give me a chance to self-evaluate. I had more time to myself to pick up new hobbies and spend more time with my family.
ReplyDeleteFor me, I do not recall March being that bad, that is personally, since I am an introverted guy, I love spending time at home, if anything, March felt super relaxing. But taking into consideration, the actual worldwide events, then March must of have seen horrible. I did take the virus seriously when it was up in coming, I would take a small hand sanitizer to school and sanitize my hands for each class. But obviously that did not help much since others could care less and did not believe it. I also agree that spending time at home was good thing since you are able to connect with my family more. But seeing the virus spread quickly was something that I kept track of during that time, it is funny looking back now, at the people that denied it and were not worried about it, including my parents. But oh well, here we are now, waiting for this to end.
DeleteI disagree with all the stuff that has been going on I couldn’t consider the month of March relaxing at all. For all of us especially for workers and for students alike considering they had to close schools and store/other companies are closed, employees are required to go home and worry if they will ever get paid so the can provide for themselves or their families, even students who have to adjust to online classes and zoom calls for those classes and have to motivate them selfs to attend those classes. It’s a lot of stress on the parent and on the child because one thinks that they will never succeed in life and, the other is trying to save them from this madness.
DeleteI disagree march wasn't worse at all because in march, most of the students were happy that school got cancelled. My friends and I were playing video games and playing sports. We were having fun in the month of march. At the same time, My family was being really safe. We took 2 showers everyday and we used hand sanitizer every now and then. We also distanced ourselves in our house. We were really scared of the virus but at the same time, we were enjoying playing video games. My friends and I were chilling and having fun in the month of march.
DeleteFor me, I did not recall March to be as bad. I was laid off, sure, but I got to spend more time with my family. I did have a bit of saving to help my family and I can afford to relax for a good few months without worry. To be honest, I am a bit of an introvert person so I prefer to stay home within my little circle of friends and family. As I am taking care my mom and my grandmother who just recovered from a stroke, we took the precaution for COVID very seriously. Sure there are tons of stuff got cancelled, but I think it is also a good to take a break once in awhile. I also had a chance to start working out at home and lost a lot of weight since March also. I also found a new hobby and that is yoga. I enjoy it, and it really helps boosting the overall health of my family. I think people should stop looking at the negative and look for more positive in a bad situation.
DeleteMarch was entirely different for me; I felt as if it was more stressful than anything but not horrible. Because I am always home since I am homeschool, it did not feel different at all. March’s stressful part was running around to every store, trying to find cleaning supplies for my job. Having to wake up at three in the morning to try and be at the front of Sam’s line to buy food for my job before it was all gone. It was great to have some time off from everything. I could see my family so much more because everyone was at home. It is hard for me to remember what the past ten months have been because it feels like a blur.
DeleteFor me March was not so bad but there was a day that I was feeling the worst. On the first days of March I went to the hospital due to having body aches and feeling really weak. They put me a IV because I was dehydrated and I really hate when they put a needle inside me. I felt really bad and I shared a room with a man that was with his wife and daughter, but besides that March was not so bad. Covid was known already but it was not as bad as how it is now. I was happy to be in school and see my friends and finish my senior year how I wanted it to be but that just did not happen. I really wanted to walk the stage for graduation with my friends but that was not possible.
DeleteFor me March was a time that was really boring and scary due to my dad contracting the coronavirus resulting me to quarantine. My dad started to feel early COVID symptoms in his job which resulted him taking a test and coming back positive. We had to wait around 7 days for the test results to come in. I needed to quarantine myself until the test results came and when the results came back positive, I had to quarantine myself for two weeks to see if I had contacted the virus from him. Thankfully my family and I are now negative for COVID but were still taking the necessary precautions to stay safe.
DeleteMarch was absolutely scary, and I agree with you, a horrible never ending month. I still remember Rodeo Season, I was getting out of work and decided to wear a mask because I knew the metro rail would be packed, I remember feeling nothing weird looks looking at me crazy for wearing a mask, no one else was really wearing a mask because COVID hadn’t really hit Houston like other places. It was very scary seeing how the Rodeo was shut down just days after being opened and right after the rodeo was public schools cancelling because of the same reason. I am extremely sorry that you were looking forward to seeing your favorite artists but happy that you spent more time with your family and picked up on hobbies.
Deletepersonally, for me the pandemic hasn’t really affected me that much because before the pandemic I stayed indoors a lot. However, I can relate when it comes to the events that I was looking forward to being cancelled/postponed. This year I actually had a lot going on compared to other years such as going to a kpop concert in Dallas and attending local festivals/conventions in Houston with friends so I am a bit sad about that being postponed to next year. Although I do think one positive thing to come out of this pandemic is the normalization of mask and that now hopefully once the pandemic is over when people get sick and have to go out it will be more normal to wear a mask in public.
DeleteMarch was the month that has changed everything. It has created so much more stress and anxiety within everyone. During March I was going to plan a trip for my birthday and I spent my entire birthday in my room. The pandemic has really shaped and changed my thoughts and views on everything. I find myself questioning everything much more now, I really have started to work on myself and mediate more. I have created better bonding with my family and have pushed away anything that doesn't serve me anything good. This pandemic really is testing my motiviation for school. I find it harder to focus and get things done. I used to be the student that was on top of her game but now I just work and work that when I come home, im tired. I dont put the effort as I wish I was. It sucks because I do feel lost but I just know I have to put more effort and time if I want to be successful.
ReplyDeleteThe month of March was so stressful. At first I thought COVID was a joke, but that thought changed quickly after a couple of days in March. Covid came on the earth to destroy us or it is an distraction from all the politics and what it really happening in the world. Really since January when COVID started everything went down hill. School ended terribly because of the whole transition from sitting in class to being online. Teachers did not know how to work canvas properly it was so hectic. How can we make sitting at home the new norm. It is like we finally got the summer that Phineas and Ferb had, haha.
DeleteI completely agree with your comment! I used to be on top of my assignments and got things done at a timely manner and now I procrastinate more than ever. I got a full-time job because I wasn't attending in person classes and I really thought it would be easy to manage work and school but lately it has been very stressful, especially not knowing how school will be from now on. I spent my birthday as well at home due to COVID and it was really sad not being able to spend it with family like usual. This year has also been testing my motivation for anything because I just felt lazy these past few months.
DeleteI agree with you March has been a stressful month considering the worsed for keeping yourself and your family motivated during the pandemic you have to worry about how you are going to pay the bill if you have a job and you’re well-being plus, the well being of your family when you get home. But the real problem is getting along with your family if one problem occurs in the household one or to things are going to happen, one is you are well prepared and ready for what’s to come or two the household will be in chaos and the situation will become so much worse. But we should be able to get through this pandemic
DeleteI agree I was also amongst the best and it has become very hard to keep a motivation going when everything seems so bleak and boring and the accessibility of anything you want within reach. And the thought that March was 7 months ago really disturbs me until the point where you do have to question did I literally just spend seven months inside my home. Starting off for me was like a cool a break and now it is like when can you go back to normal.
DeleteWow! I just have to say that I agree with your comment. Everything that we've planned out for the rest of 2020 was either delayed or canceled because of this horrible pandemic. Made us make some decisions that we weren't satisfied with, it kept us from dreaming and proceeding to what we were excited to do. The lack of motivation decreases with time and you feel like some things are just useless. The lazy sense comes in and makes you think twice about what you want to do and accomplish during this pandemic. I just hope everyone stays safe and practice social distancing because some people are just too stubborn to wear a mask and stay six feet apart.
DeleteThe month of March was the month of inconvenience and the month of that started the pandemic that is COVID-19 outbreak has ruined nearly everyones day and stopped school for a short period of time until they final decide to switch to online classes and, that took many people to get adjusted to in regards of being used to just going to class then, after class we just hangout and socialize but now we are just stuck at home just waiting for are next assignment to be announced and hoping to go back and seeing your friends again. But it feels like it will never end but all we can do now is hope that this pandemic will be over.
ReplyDeleteNeal, I completely agree with you that COVID has ruined many peoples plans. This year was for sure not the way any of us would have expected to be like. As a freshman in college, I was very excited to start my on-campus classes but unfortunately, I was not able to do so because of the pandemic. In my experience it is very stressing to do online classes and it is certainly not the same as learning in a classroom. I really do hope that things get better soon so we can go back to school and go back to our normal daily lives.
DeleteThe month of March and those since has just added extra stress that wasn’t necessary on everyone’s life. The uncertainty in what schools and jobs should do in this time fluctuated so much in March and the past months. Schools going to online only classes at the end of the spring semester to now in the fall with some schools having half online and half in class to like HCC now where online only unless certain conditions. I’ve learned to just try and flow and bend with what is going on but try to not bend so much that affects me heavily no my mental status. Oh well, maybe by 2021 we will be able to go back to class and have an easier time learning and being able to show a little more interaction with classmates and professors.
DeleteI totally agree with you, when March 2020 hit the whole year changed. I have to admit when Covid-19 first became a matter in the country I did not take it seriously. However, after quarantine I began to take things seriously. Covid-19 brought lots of stress to me as now it makes me rethink everything I do. For instance, when buying groceries I whip everything not once but three times. Not only that but the virus has taken a toll on my family, as my elderly grandma had begun to become sick before quarantine. For me personally I wish I would be able to spend time with her before she passes away. I know that the pandemic will not end anytime soon but I pray and wish for it to end soon.
DeleteI really don’t mean to be *that* person, but as I read this post, I was genuinely baffled that it is October! The part of this entry that resounded with me the most was its emphasis that time during this quarantine has elapsed in an interesting manner: everything seems to be simultaneously occurring in slow-motion and at the speed of light. Quarantine forced the world to stomp on the brakes of our bustling lives and, if we want to be positive, allowed us to take a long, reflective look at ourselves, our lives, and the world we live in. Like most people, I was itching to leave my house when quarantine began to settle-in, but as I eventually learned to cope with my angst, I somewhat began to enjoy the slower pace I adopted during the last few months of school and summer. However, at the same time, everything that has occurred is a blur. In January of 2020, I was looking forward to graduating high school and starting a new chapter of my life with college and work. Not to say I am no longer excited for this new part of my life, but now, considering everything occurring in our country with this pandemic, social tension, and political strife, my perspective has changed significantly to think about the big-picture. March has been so central to this year and has carved itself into our lives so deeply, that, for me, it’s hard to even think of January as the beginning of this year. March was the beginning of this new reality, and although this pandemic has been difficult for everyone and has handed out its fair share of disappointments, I’m set on trying to make the best of this situation no matter what!
ReplyDeleteJust as you mentioned, I am really amazing as to what has been happening these recent months. Not only has the rodeo been cancelled, a lot of major event all around the world are going through it too. For example, we have like the 2020 Olympic event, Cannes Film Festival and so on and then Some events postposed instead of been cancelled like Coachella, E3, IMEX Frankfurt, NBA and the 74 Annual Tony Awards including many others.
ReplyDeleteBecause of the pandemic a lot of major cities around the world have recommended bans on social gathering in order to reduce the spread of infection (Lockdown). Which resulted to changes in our daily life like working from home, online schooling even online grocery Shopping. it's been 7 Months and still counting , and trust me it has been tiring especially with my college online class. Even sometimes I leave my car without my mask on to go to the store(unconsciously) after like 5 steps away I remember, and I laugh about our new norms. Right about now, a vaccine sounds like a myth. But I have no choice then to make it all work out because physiologically my mind is in a thick haze and I am just going with the flow of things.
I smiled reading that aspect where you step out of your car without a mask because so often it has happened to me. I had step into a beauty store recently forgetting about my mask and when i was reminded, i ran to the car to get it. On making it work, it so amazing how my 2years old has adapted to this new living that she doesn't leave the house without her mask and even how she keeps it on all the time. we as human would always adopt to whatever changes that comes our way that is one fact have come to accept. My older kids complain about missing out on some summer fun activities but were able to catch up a new routine on tiktok videos. If by 2021, the virus is still here, there would be ways that would be created for us to enjoy our summers better. For instance at the beginning schools were totally closed down but now we know it could be opened with proper precautions put in place so also are places like the airports and some games like basketball and baseball are back on.
DeleteYou know when you are talking with someone and you need to ask them a question so you just tell them right then and there ? Yeah well that’s what frustrates me the most about online class. It’s a little more difficult to ask questions since you can’t show what part you are struggling on or what exactly you need help with, although we think it would be easier basically being on a face to face call, the interaction is still different. Really that’s what bothers me the most about online class the lack of interaction which is what makes school and other daily activities interesting. Aside from lack of interaction I think its great since I feel less stressed and I am sure in the future there will be improvements but for now that is what frustrates me most.
ReplyDeletecouldn't have said it better myself. I honestly feel the same way. it is difficult to learn in this environment. matter fact what happens if you have questions right there and then? you can ask your professor but you will get a response hours later. it just isn't the same. the learning isn't the same and it just stresses one more out than they already are. and yes, don't be fooled. Many think online classes are easier, that's not always the case. like said previously by a classmate, interaction plays a huge part in learning. many people need to interact and see visuals to learn. it all depends on one. but the majority learn better in person. even though this is temporary, hopefully there will be a change in the circumstances we are in because as days pass by. that's one more day we don't get back.
DeleteThe fact that it is October already and we have gone through "summer" , "spring break", and started a new school year blows my mind. I quote those times because it was not much of a summer or spring break at all this year. This year COVID has changed the world we live in drastically. Everything has shifted to virtual as if we were not living in a technology ran world enough as it is. When the COVID outbreak began and through the peak of it i was one of the few people who ended up working 40 plus hours at my job. Working overtime and almost everyday made the days go by very quickly. My life made a complete 360 during covid also, from moving from one side of houston to the other, enrolling back into school, and starting fresh all over again. I was the only person in my household who was effected by COVID as i lost all my senses but i never felt sick. To this day, October 18 i STILL dont have the same taste or smell back. It has been since July 4th that i was positive and i always taste this same taste in most everything i eat. The months have flown by! All i do is work, school and work on myself. Even though this whole pandemic has thrown us off i feel that its as if we NEEDED this. Many people had alot of time to self reflect on themselves which is something i feel i needed. I hope 2021 has so many better things in store for us.
ReplyDeleteThese past few months have really swept pass us like one long tiring day and it baffles me still when I realize how close we are to 2021. I remember when the first covid-19 case was reported in America, a student in Texas A&M had been quarantined for suspicion of bringing it back with him from China. Ironically, I was in the gym at the moment living my normal daily routine watching the local news on a television. Little did I know that that single headline would consume all my months to come! Travel plans had to be cancelled, jobs had to be left and for a few months the whole country just stayed indoors. With things slightly reopening now, I feel so confused walking outside seeing every single person wearing a mask. I agree it’s a little dangerous that people are continuing their day to day lives to casually but regardless I never would have thought 6months ago that the whole world would be wearing a face mask no questions asked and this would be our new norm.
ReplyDeleteEvery year I look forward to March. It's rodeo season, the start of baseball, and birthday month. I was super excited for the rodeo to begin. I had all my tickets set for every day I would be going. Seeing some of my favorite country artists, some for the first time others for the 8th time. Although I was lucky enough to go to three different concerts it just wasn't enough for me nor was I able to see everyone I was expecting to see. Then there I was waiting to get picked up from school when I got the notification that it had been canceled. A huge part of me was very sad and upset. "How can it be canceled," I thought, "I still haven't seen or gotten enough of the rodeo" Then I realized how selfish and inconsiderate I was being. The virus was rapidly growing all over the country and closing major crowd attractions was the main goal. However, the saddest news I received within those days was from my boss, stating March 12 will be our last day and we will all be furloughed. Finally, when school went remotely online, I was thinking of the situation as a vacation. Just relaxing at home, but little did I know it will last for several months. Now look at us in mid-October. Baseball has officially ended for me and now I’m enjoying football. Two sports I was unsure I was going to enjoy this year. The only reason I survived several months in quarantined is thanks to tik tok and my books.
ReplyDeleteIt was very shocking to see everything being shut down as the virus outbreak was getting worse, when I was first hearing about the virus spreading, I was not expecting it to be this bad. The saddest part about it is that we are in the middle of October and there is still a lot of unemployed Americans who have lost their jobs due to this pandemic and are struggling since the unemployment and stimulus help expired. The way the government and the U.S President are downplaying the whole thing is horrible and the fact that it is taking them this long to pass a stimulus bill to help people who are in no way able to go back to work is worse, it makes me wonder if they are using it to their advantage for the upcoming election.
ReplyDeleteI agree it's quite amazing how much COVID-19 has impacted our everyday lives. It affected how we go about our daily routines. It stopped all the social events as you mentioned. It stopped almost everyone’s vacation plans, school plans, and just things you did with friends. It was my senior year, we got to do nothing that previous senior classes got to do, like the senior trip, the prom, or big graduation. It even affected our health because the gyms were closed, no team sports almost everyone started gaining weight. I usually swim on a summer team that was canceled and this was my last year of eligibility. It affecting people to work like making people work from home and having to learn a new way to do things. Parents had to learn how to help their kids, especially the younger ones, with school work online. They had juggle who got the computer at what time and keep up their work at home responsibilities. They could not get daycare or babysitters which affects their work and productivity making life in 2020 significantly harder than in previous years. And the worst thing possible dealing with friends and relatives that caught the coronavirus and their long recovery or death, it is just heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you about how much COVID-19 has impacted our everyday lives and daily routines. For me, March is my favorite month of the year, where spring break and my birthday are waiting for me. However, the pandemic has changed all my plans. I was disappointed but at the same time, realized how serious the situation has become. I thought that everything will return to normal once fall semester begins. However, our lives still had not been fully restored. Although most of the big businesses such as malls and restaurants had reopened, the masks, sanitizers, social distancing, and other safety measures still remained an inseparable part of our lives. Most of the schools had switched to online format as well as most companies now utilized virtual working environment. Even now, when it almost the end of the year, we can still hear news about how COVID-19 are taking countless life every moment. For these very reasons, I also minimize all outside activities not just for my safety but also for the safety of my loved ones. Hopefully, 2021 will turn out much better, brighter, and everyone can get back to their normal life.
DeleteSince March the human activity has absolutely changed. Whereas most of us have lost our loved ones or some are still under treatment in the hospital. I believe our lives are more important than any other thing. It is fortunate that the human brain is capable of innovation, which leads us to have social media through which we can connect to our loved ones in any part of the world except where there is no internet access. Technology has made this pandemic worth for many as those who could not get enough time to learn something new now can learn countless things by just clicking the button while staying at home. If we take a look back in history, in 1918 outbreak of h1n1 virus which caused millions died just because many could not afford to stay at home. Many states all over the world were unsure how to facilitate their citizens, one of the major reasons was lack of communicating source e.g no internet, fewer television reporting etc. I believe there are many ways of entertainment that can be derived by staying home. Such as virtual reality, which still needs to grow all over so those who do not have access can derive the pleasure through it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your view that although we don't get out the way we used to, the days are going by fairly quickly. I am not a fan of online school. I love the freedom of face to face classes, interacting with my classmates, and asking questions to professors in the classroom. Certain situations in life force us to adjust, although not to our taste. I believe the current pandemic is one of those. Technology has evolved to great lengths, whereby we can carry out most of our work and schooling from the comfort of our homes. But it has certain drawbacks too. Human beings are social animals, and most of us love to spend time in the company of others. This pandemic has severely curtailed this aspect of our lives. Being forced to hunker down in our homes would lead to less traveling and being restricted from enjoying the little things in life. These are the activities that help in relieving the stress and pressures of life. This could lead to a higher rate of depression among the population and thus increase the hate crimes and polarization of society. Our family had planned a foreign trip in July but ended up canceling it because of the travel restrictions. As you said, the situation is better than when we had the Spanish Flu outbreak in 1918. But technology has a limit to replacing socialization. When I look back at those months that I stayed home this year, I realize I could have accomplished a lot more in life if the situation were better. We can only hope that the scientific community can find a solution. I believe every citizen must heed medical experts' advice and fulfill their role in mitigating the pandemic.
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ReplyDelete2020 has opened a can of worms that should have stayed closed because too much has happened this year. Kobe dies, covid sparks, riots, protests, racism is at an all-time high, the endSARS movement, etc. the list goes on. I've spent so much time in the house, these days and months feel like they are all the same. I'm constantly losing track of what month and day it is. March was a big adjustment for me switching from face to face to online and not being able to go to the Rodeo. It’s crazy to think that in 5 months March will be here again. This pandemic really puts life in a different perspective. We have friends we never thought would get the virus and fortunately, they survived, but then there are those that didn’t. Not being able to embrace friends and family and enjoy life as we did a year ago makes me regret not going out more. Yes, I still can go out and do things, but it isn't the same. Wearing a mask 24/7 is not fun and often gets very annoying especially when I forget it at home. I honestly feel that after this year, we all will look at life in a whole new manner.
ReplyDelete2020 has for sure been a rollercoaster of issues. We now face a major virus pandemic as well as social issues such as racism and economic crisis. I am sure many people were looking forward to the new decade but was faced with disappointment. Because of the pandemic, they are many things we cannot do freely as we use to such as visiting friends and family, visit places, enjoy a nice vacation, or just interacting with others. Although social distancing is important to decrease the number of infections, this causes a lot of people's suffer or worsen their mental health. Humans are generally a socialized species and have done so for thousands of years. Being away from people you care about and love can be hard for many. I have heard of a lot of people falling into depression just for the fact of feeling restricted and lonely. In my personal experience, I have also felt this way. Distancing from others has generally made me more gloomy as well as less productive. All we can do now is wait for a possible vaccine and prepare better for similar situations in the future.
ReplyDeleteCOVID 19 is the most remarkable global pandemic that disrupts the world’s order down to its core and into every individual life from all around the globe. I used to think that my day would go by slower as I’m staying in more often due to the pandemic, yet the passing time has never slowed when I noticed we are just a few months away until the end of the year. I realized that during the pandemic, times still go by quickly as I’m busy adapting to this new circumstance that the whole nation is going through. As a full-time student, I find myself every day learning how to cope with new teaching formats from courses that were originally face-to-face to make sure that I’m on the right track in any possible way. The weekends approach faster than it used to as I no longer feel the sense of “going to school”. I know I’m not the only one who felt that staying in too long can be quite trapping and eager to go out sometime but seeing the cases rise held me back. The vaccine is one of the major things that everybody is expecting, including myself. I can’t wait to resume back to normal daily activities in traditional ways and be more productive.
ReplyDeleteSince the middle of March , when we forced to stay home and do online school because of COVID-19, everything changed in our lives. We thought the pandemic would end in just a few months , but it’s still going even in October. During this pandemic it seems as if the months are getting shorter , some days are long , and some days are short. From being in the house since March we start to lose track of things we would normally notice everyday. I’m not really big on waiting for the vaccine, because we were told the vaccine was going to be released in the summer but we’re passed that now, and now they’ve changed it saying that we will have it next year in 2021. I think even after the vaccine is released things won’t go back to the way that they were for a year or two years afterward.
ReplyDeleteCOVID 19 has really affected peoples lives tremendously. Although it began in March, many people didn't take it as serious as they should have, myself included. Since I was an online student, I found that my life wasn't affected nearly as much as the hardworking people who were losing jobs, students forced to start online schooling, the many people who caught the virus, and doctors who had to work with coronavirus patience. The state was under quarantine, and you were only allowed to go to places such as the store, gas station, etc. What I did experience, was the many times I had to go to the grocery store, and feeling anxious around the large groups of people who were crowded in the stores; some masked, some not. For some odd reason, they were stacking up on tissue and hand sanitizer, and I was afraid it wouldn't be any left, so I was forced to do the same. Everyone panicked, and it caused a shortage of supplies for the people who needed them. Overtime, the hype died down, and places began to open back up; that was a huge mistake. Now there is a larger sum of people who are affected, and people are dying at a much faster rate. Hopefully, a cure is found soon, and may 2021 be a better year.
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