Quarantine Diaries
This quarantine is really getting to me. I am slightly upset about how Governor Wolfe is now directing us to wear masks at work, in public, and to stay 6 feet apart. However, during his press conference, he wasn’t wearing a mask, nor were the people who stood shoulder to shoulder behind him. I understand wearing a mask in public, but what about the people still working? The ones who have to work eight-hour shifts, talking on the phone all day long? I think that’s a bit extra. All I know is that if I can’t go to college football games this fall, I will lose my marbles. I never realized how much I hate being alone until I had to start quarantining. I didn’t ever really do a whole lot before this, but now all I want to do is go out. I was doing good health wise, I got sick the beginning of quarantine, but I’m all good now. I also tried self-improving, trying to have a healthier diet, sleep more, exercise…yeah that didn’t work out. I ended up having a ton of mini breakdowns. It’s difficult to keep up with all my schoolwork, try and school my autistic little brother who doesn’t understand what’s going on, keep up with housework and make dinner while both of my parents still work. I am hoping that things return to normal soon, and we can get back on with our lives. We should be able to go outside without having to constantly fear the world around us. It’s crazy to think about how quickly our world has changed. Coming into this year, we all had the mindset that this was going to be the best year yet. Fast forward, and now we all can’t wait to escape this year.
Quarantine Diaries (pt. 2)
You have no idea how bored I am. The amount of Dairy Queen and Tim Horton’s I’ve had in the past couple of weeks is ridiculous. It was pretty nice over the weekend, kinda windy on Saturday but nothing serious. Last night I had a fire with my family. I also washed my car since it was nice. I visited the park, but there was a lot of people, so I left. Then, I went home and started my final paper for Law and Society. He handed back our last paper, I got a 98 on that one! Late last week I had to go pick up my stuff from the high school. I was kind of pissed because they gave me some things that weren’t mine but didn’t give me back my lunch box or my blanket. I had to call the school several times to do paperwork to switch schools. I had enough of Eisenhower, having my credits being screwed up and having the counselor telling me my classes at Bonaventure didn’t count. So, I decided to transfer to Warren for my senior year. I’ve been getting a kick out of social media lately. Everyone has been clowning Debby Ryan on her acting skills, and I honestly think the memes are hilarious. I said what I said. I’ve done some running recently, and I went up to the soccer fields to try and strengthen my hip. Throughout my 4 seasons of track, I’ve messed it up several times. Speaking of track, I’ve been talking to who may be my potential coach in college! Her name is Coach Shaffer, and we’ve talked several times over quarantine. She always checks in on me to see how things are going. I want to run in college, but I also want to go to my dream school. So if I get accepted to run track, and get accepted to Penn State…you better believe all bets are off and I’m going to PSU. I also rediscovered some shows on Disney+. Good Luck, Charlie, Hannah Montana, these shows hit different at 1 am when you’re sleep deprived. I also rewatched High School Musical: The Musical. Watch it if you haven’t. That’s all I really have to say so now I’m going back to bed.
Quarantine Diaries (Pt. 3)
So, I just woke up. I have a paper to write for Law and Society that’s due tomorrow. I don’t think it should be too bad of a paper. I forgot to write an entry yesterday so I’m going to do two today. Yesterday I didn’t do much. I woke up super late. I did my laundry and worked out. The weather wasn’t the warmest, but it was pretty sunny, so that was nice. I facetimed my two best friends, Nate and Catrina. We don’t get to see Catrina often because she moved to South Carolina. I’m glad Warren County is finally in the yellow phase! That means we’re one step closer to being back to normal! Since we’re in this phase, I was allowed to go see one of my friends. He was having some people over. I didn’t really vibe with those people, so I hung out with his brother (who is my best friend). We played GTA, and honestly that was more exciting. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m ready to go back to work. I need the money; funds are running LOW…like REAL low. I’m watching the movie The Sun Is Also A Star. It’s about a girl who’s being deported in a day. She meets a guy named Daniel, who is convinced they met by fate. She doesn’t believe in love, but he tells her he thinks he can get her to fall in love with him, in just one day. It’s a really good movie, but the book is way more detailed and riveting. The chances that I go back to bed after this are pretty high, since I know I’ll be up late working on Dr. Moor’s paper. Not to mention I have to start my final paper for my cooking class. Anyways, there’s really not much else I have to say so, stay safe y’all.
Quarantine Diaries (pt. 4)
I’m back like I never left. So, it is currently close to 2 am. I waited until last minute to do my paper for Law and Society, so that wasn’t very cash money of me. The paper is on this article about Roundup lawsuits? Yeah, don’t ask me. I had a mental breakdown earlier and decided to unnecessarily straighten my hair, heat damage is going to be at an all-time HIGH. Today (well I guess technically yesterday) I ended up being semi productive. I called my friends again because I miss them. I then went to Walmart to pick up party decorations…my little brother turns 12 today!! I got balloons, streamers, party hats, a banner, and some other unnecessary things that I can’t name off the top of my head. I then made dinner for my family. I made crab cakes with rice and salad. Gordon Ramsey who?? I finally also cleaned my room since Mama G guilted me into it. Did you hear about the COVID researcher who got murdered? He worked for a university and was so close to having a breakthrough discovery on COVID. Instead, he got murdered in his apartment. His killer then went down to his car and committed suicide. That’s beyond wild. Whenever I wake up, I have to help do a zoom meeting for my brother for his class. Then whenever that’s done, I have to finish up my paper, then ski-bop to get some food. I have to meet my dad and sister for lunch at his office. The nerve of these two to invite me but make me pay for all of us…it’s just unbelievable. Then I have to set up a zoom meeting for my brother’s birthday, bake him a cake and decorate. I am so sleep deprived it’s not even funny at this point. I’m going to go take a bunch of melatonin and zonk out.
Quarantine Diaries (pt. 5)
Today is my brother’s birthday! I had to wake up at 8:30, not impressed by that at all. I finished working on my paper for Law and Society. I would’ve put it off longer, but I had to go places today. After I turned that in, I had to help Tony get on a zoom meeting with his classmates. He hasn’t seen them in the longest time, and he was so happy! They sung him happy birthday, but it was geekin’ big time so you really couldn’t here anyone. I put one of those signs outside that said “Honk, it’s so-and-so’s birthday”. I live in a neighborhood, so like no one really saw it because APPARENTLY my neighborhood is considered “rich and boujee”. After I did all that I had to buss it down to Warren to go get food. Then I had to drive halfway back to my dad’s office to eat lunch with him and my sister. I was only there for like, half an hour so it didn’t take up too much time. I had to go over to Walmart once I got done there. I lost a balloon in the wind, so I was very sad about that. However, I took a nap when I got home so that was good. After that, I set up for his party and called it a day. In actual news have you heard about Ahmaud Arbery? I am absolutely livid. He was murdered all the way back in February, and his murderers were just now arrested. It’s May. That means they walked free and lived their lives for almost three moths following their crime. It’s so annoying to go on social media and see that people are supporting their actions. They say they did it because Arbery was “throwing punches”. So, you mean to tell me it’s okay to shoot him 3 times in a row because he only had his fists to defend himself? Bullshit.
Quarantine Diaries (pt. 6)
I am so incredibly sleep deprived, it’s not even funny. I’m slightly angry with mother nature right now. It’s said that corona cases will go down with an increase in warm weather. Yeah well, she decided to SNOW all over us and now we’re going to be stuck in quarantine forever. In other words, I started applying for college. I am so excited; you already know I started applying to Penn State!! I’m also applying to Gannon, Edinboro, a college out in Ohio, and Lockhaven. The school in Ohio and Lockhaven are my back-up options. I have to pick my season tickets for Penn State football on Monday. Both of the spots I’m looking at are about 400 dollars. Honestly, that’s not too bad. As I write this, I’m watching Saturday Night Live. Best show to ever exist. Anyways, in a way I’m going to miss my St. Bonaventure classes. I love both of my professors. After they end, I’m not going to have anything to procrastinate. This is my last entry and then I’m in the clear for this class…I think. Right, Cher? All jokes aside I miss Cher and Dr. Moor, they always made my day, even if I was kind of annoying. I finally went to a different state! I went to Jamestown, NY because I missed Wegman’s. It was crazy insane in there; the damn New Yorkers were swarming that bih to get their high-end foods. And people call me boujee. Puh-lease. Anyways, I really have nothing more to say, so I’m going to include my favorite corona meme. I don’t know why, but I laugh every time I think about it. Maybe it’s just the dog. I don’t know, determine for yourself. This is Nat, signing off. It’s been a real one for the boys.
Creative Minds 