Dear Diary,
It’s me again.
I wrote down my feelings last week, but here I am again. Though my family has been affected by Covid-19, I’m trying to remain in high spirits. My anxiety is really high, but I’ve had the same album on repeat for five days now. I’ve been trying to keep myself busy by watching countless episodes of shows on Netflix and Hulu. I am trying my best to keep up with all my assignments for school even though there’s a lot going on.
Read MoreFinding Joy
by Tania
Even before the virus, it was hard to find joy in something because most of the time, I am doing homework, studying for exams, and helping my mother in any way I can. But I realized that learning is something that relaxes me and makes me happy. Still, I am not talking about school learning in which I take different courses, and I am expected to absorb all the information that is being given to me. Instead, I am talking about a particular type of learning that can keep my mind busy and, at the same time, expand my knowledge, not only to pass an exam but to feed my soul.
How I Keep Joy During This Time
by Andrenae
Throughout this time of being home from school due to COVID-19, it is really important that you stay positive and joyful. I say this because there are lots of people who go away for school to get away from things at home. There are also people who may not have the necessities they need at home that they get from going to live on campus. While I have been home, I have been trying to do more things with my family to keep the spirits up such as playing card games, watching movies together and cooking more rather than eating out.
Joy
by Aniyah
While being weeks into isolation, yes things get boring and it is hard to stay upbeat. But one thing I have realized is that with a positive attitude you can make extreme changes. A couple of things I have done are listen to music. Music is something that you can make your own and sit back and enjoy. Another thing is exercise... and that is one that has helped a lot.
Joy
by Bilal
(to the tune of 'Riot!' by Earl Sweatshirt, 84 BPM)
nothing but bliss, when there’s not a worry on your mind
watching the sun rise, over a purple sky
finding your peace of mind, i wanted a piece of mine
feeling was so divine, no need to look behind
HOME but NOT Alone
by Eljae
This is a time of Isolation
Yet, I do not feel alone
Family and Friends please answer your phone
But I still do not feel alone, even at home
Because I know millions who are alone
The Joy I feel is knowing I don't got it bad.
But I'm still wishing I can lend a helping hand
The way I help however, is staying at home
And even in my loneliest hour I'll pick up my phone
Dear Diary,
Joy is a feeling of happiness. Social distancing is a great time to focus on yourself and become a happier person. For me, it has brought me happiness. I've always been a homebody so staying home isn't an issue for me. However, there is no official date when we will ever get to go outside again and that brings sadness.
Read MoreJoy
by Sam
During this time of Pandemic joy has come to me in many ways I did not expect. Most of the things I resented over three weeks ago I have currently found the beauty in. During my scheduled programming I work 2 jobs, go to school full time, I am a part of two campus organizations, I have homework, and I am a guinea pig mom.
Joy
by Lee
In these recent years and past few months joy has been extremely hard to find. As time goes on and life sucks the life out of us, it's hard to smile. However, in recent weeks I've tried to find joy in the smallest of things. For example: my dog, Jack, following me around everywhere because he noticed a shift in happiness
Joy During Quarantine
by Marlow
The forms of joy and excitement during this time are few and far between but that still does not hinder me from enjoying activities such as working on cardio every day on the treadmill. Exercise is one of the few ways to break the confinement that I find myself in and it helps to take a brisk walk, run, and or stroll through the neighborhood and enjoy the air. Another great way that I manage to find joy during this time would be through a game I rediscovered by the name of 'Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic'.
Hope
by Najae
Hope, Hope
It’s what I hope to have most.
Everyday I hope that I will
be the best me I can be.
The smart, and talented
Young gifted me.
Hope, Hope
It’s what I hope to have most.
The First Two Weeks
by Andrenae
The “COVID 19” virus came to the world out of nowhere! It is inconveniencing students, parents, teachers and so many other people in the world. My name is Andrenae and I attend Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. During my spring break it came to my attention that there was a new virus going around called the coronavirus better known as “COVID 19.” No one was really taking it seriously until they saw cases of it come to their cities and hometowns.
Read MoreThe First Two Weeks
by Tania
The first two weeks were the most challenging because everything happened so quickly. I didn't have time to process the idea that the world is facing a pandemic. When my university decided to close, the dean said it was only going to be for two weeks, but I knew that two weeks was not reasonable, so I packed some clothes and took all my books. It takes the world more than two weeks to create a vaccine, it takes humanity more than two weeks to overcome a pandemic, it takes us more than two weeks to return to "normal".
Read MoreThe First Two Weeks
by Aniyah
The first two weeks have been a lot of things … let’s start by saying school closed and was moved to online, we’ll see how that goes.
Read MoreYour Loving School
by Aniyah
Students used to fill these halls everyday from early morning to late at night...Now no one is here, not even the janitor...How I missed the laughter, the teachers giving lectures, the study groups in the library, and the snacking groups in the commons.
Read MoreThe First Two Weeks
by Jailah
These two weeks, I could say they changed my mindset on things that used to excite me. Me and my family have been affected because some aren’t working and school has been closed. Important resources aren’t easy to get anymore. I learned to stop taking the small things for granted, I used to hate getting up in the morning for school, now I wish I was able to go everyday. I’m still uncertain about the whole virus, it just doesn’t seem legit to me at all to be honest. I have found a way to be semi-happy by getting rest, which I struggled with at first, and also just trying to focus on myself.
Read More336
by Litzi
The walks to Burger King are something I really miss, the exciting part of it was walking with friends rather than heading to Burger King. Which is a example that it’s not the destination, but rather the journey during times like this. In my journey, I see my friends still trying to run for USGA (University Student Government Association), I have to pass my classes even though my professors are terrible with technology, and my professors are trying to be parents while teaching through the web cams.
Check back soon for more responses to last week’s prompt! We can’t wait to share what our young authors have been creating.
Read MoreTwo Weeks and Counting
by Lee
The first two weeks have been stressful, as I am not one for change.
The first two weeks have been messy, since there's a scatter in my brain.
The first two weeks have been lonesome, though I claim I have no friends
The first two weeks have been worrisome
cause I'm not sure when this will end.
The First Two Weeks
by Marc
The first two weeks were rough. Before the huge shutdown of America, I was on my college campus living my college dreams! I was working towards the 4.0 GPA I have been craving since I stepped foot on campus, I had anticipated a huge pool party for my peers and myself, and I was just getting my footing at my internship (Original Pancake House). Since the shutdown, I’ve been home doing pretty much useless work for college, learned that the current GPA would NOT count and it feels like the sun hasn’t been able to touch my skin in years.
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