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What has changed most about the world since the pandemic began?
I took this photo on 17 April 2020. This is a park bench in Albany's Washington Park urging people to "spread random acts of kindness." In the first weeks of the pandemic, a lot of similar messages were painted or chalked onto sidewalks and other surfaces. These messages of hope and solidarity marked the first few weeks, or even first couple months, of our experiences. Then people seemed to grow weary and more pessimistic by summer. I write this on 16 March 2021.
March 17, 2021
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
The coronavirus has been going on in Korea since February 2020. This period is too long. My family and most people around me, including me, hope it ends soon. I am so overwhelmed by the restriction of activity. Coronavirus is a blue virus. My mind is getting depressed. So do the others. At times like this, families and people often need to communicate and solidify.
July 21, 2021