Ever since the corona virus outbreak, things all around me were changing. I’m definitely finding bad but also good coming out of this whole pandemic. As a sensitive person this does have a huge emotional impact on me, but I am doing my best to seek the light out of this dark situation. Thankfully, as far as I know, none of my family or friends are covid-positive. But a few of them know someone.

Time to spend life every day in our house with my parents and my brother. My mom is pushing us to stay healthy by keeping us all indoors (except for exercise or housework outside) and consuming things that are supposed to boost our immune system. She cooks for us almost every day. My mom’s birthday happened to be around this time so we did a little home celebration. Despite the circumstances, she still enjoyed her birthday. We started playing a board game every evening to help pass the time. I've been spending a great amount of time in my room in isolation during the day because as much as I love my family, I'm sick of being around them 24/7.

As an ambivert I like some alone time but I am craving time with my friends. We really took normal life for granted and now, I miss my friends more than ever. I’m surprised I’ve been able to stay sane--it definitely hasn’t been easy and it does take a lot of self control and awareness. I’ve allowed myself to let loose in certain areas. I’ve joined the bandwagon of dying hair.

As far as the positives go, I get to spend more time with my cats who provide entertainment and comfort at a time like this. I'm thankful that my dad is able to work from home and therefore still able to earn income for our family. I have a LOT more free time, therefore I can get more chores done. I also get to spend more time relaxing and watching Youtube or playing games. Things aren’t the best, but it definitely could’ve been way worse for us, and I’m glad it’s not. I am thankful to be in the pretty good position I’m in.

School has changed in a way I never thought would have happened. All my classes, as well with every other student’s classes, went online. I was doing poorly in my algebra class but thanks to this whole staying-at-home order I am able to focus on this class much more and therefore my grade has been improving. All my other classes are simple enough--just put together some art while following the guidelines, as it has been the whole semester. Staying motivated is a bit of a challenge for me. Part of the time I just don’t feel like doing my work, or anything at all. Out of all semesters for something as outrageous as this pandemic to happen, I’m glad it was this semester. I do miss my school friends, my professors, and the campus though.

My work, which is Taco Bell, is still running because it is considered essential. At the beginning of the virus breakout I was still working and I had adjusted to changes like having all the workers wearing gloves and having less customers. Customers themselves are wearing masks and gloves. However, my mom had me temporarily not go to work to keep our family extra safe from the virus. I genuinely enjoy my job and I miss it when I’m not there.

I’m more affected by everybody else and their reactions than I am with the virus towards me. There are so many people and things that I miss. Until we return to normalcy, I am doing my best to stay strong and make the most out of this situation, and I pray for the world to keep healing.