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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Well I can't believe we are leaving summer behind and fall is well underway. I went to the seawall and walked this past week. I love the ocean. It was windy and there were small waves. It helps me to forget about the pandemic for a brief time. Today I am heading out to White Rock to meet some friends and will again be by the water.. So glad I can socialize more and not be so isolated. Today for the first time i have to use my vaccine passport to go for lunch in a restaurant. It came into effect a week ago and I'm glad … because they are screening for unvaccinated people, it allows the majority to do more things and society doesn't have to shut down now that our case counts are rising. Its a good thing.
October 6, 2021
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Think about the people closest to you. Tell us about how the coronavirus has affected them, and their life.
My mom and I take every precaution in the book. So does my boyfriend and his family, as their 68-year-old Nana lives with them. My mom is over 60, and so is her boyfriend, and I tutor a few times a week. I take every precaution under the sun besides staying inside and not leaving my house. My dad on the other hand thinks COVID is a hoax to incite fear. He goes to church with 40+ people, doesn't wear a mask, and refuses to get tested. I don't live with him. My brother goes back and forth living with my mom and my dad, but for some reason he doesn't think COVID is as bad as it is. He takes precautions, but doesn't see the problem in my dad not taking them. My mom now works from home all the time, same with her boyfriend. I do school online, driving up once a week for a class we have outside. I tutor twice a week, mask on always. My boyfriend works remotely, his sister goes to high school, his mom and dad work and take all precautions. I miss hugging and seeing my friends and going to the gym and being around people, but I am making do with what I have. I am so appreciative that I am healthy, but it doesn't make it easier sometimes. It's hard for everyone.
November 11, 2020