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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Today is Thursday, November 25, 2021. It is Thanksgiving Day in the United States of America. This picture is from a team-building scavenger hunt I did with my co-workers in August, 2021. We work in a combination Middle School & High School in Windsor, Connecticut. Our students come from 22 towns, mostly in Hartford County. Many of our students are from Hartford. Our school is a highly diverse group of people. This simple cardboard sign, cigarette butt and face mask remind me of the difficult times many people have experienced during this pandemic. There is also a small plant growing in the crack between the curb and the sidewalk, which reminds me of my favorite season, Spring, because many plants (and animals) begin to grow and the Earth seems to come alive after the dormancy of Winter. Being Thanksgiving, I am also reminded of the people, places and things in my life to be thankful for. I have much to be thankful for. I have my family, although we are smaller due to the pandemic, and we miss our loved ones dearly. This holiday season will be painful. I also have a work family, actually several work families from different chapters in my life. I have a church family, hobby families, volunteer families and sports teams families. My newest school family is extraordinary, and I am blessed to be a part of it.
November 26, 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 pandemic has affected my life in the past week. My dad goes grocery shopping to stock up on food. My family has been avoiding crowds. My family also avoids taking public transportation. I miss seeing family and friends. My family has had to cancel travel plans. I plan on traveling in a couple of years. My family only goes out if they need to pick up medicine, go to the doctor, or pick up food for dinner (e.g. pizza every Friday). Quarantine was hard for me at first. I didn't understand why people had to stay home. My parents told me that COVID-19 was starting and everyone around the world has to go on quarantine (lockdown or isolation in other parts of the world). I'm more used to quarantine. I try not to get stressed and have mood swings. I stay calm by deeply inhaling and exhaling. I connect with friends from high school and college on Facebook. I want the world to go back to normal so people can see each other and travel again.
January 24, 2021