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Quick Update during COVID pandemic (vent)
5 years ago
I know I haven't posted a journal in a while. Over a year. So I felt I should just give an update on how I've been doing lately. Been doing okay, more or less. As well as I can be with this COVID-19 outbreak we've had. But I'm okay.
Though that's the thing isn't it? COVID-19, Coronavirus, whatever you want to call it. It's turned our lives upside down. So many people were forced to work from home, if at all. Schools and universities were shut down. Hell, you can't even go out anymore unless you need to buy food or something. And even then, you need to avoid people as much as possible. It's... a crazy time right now.
Especially for those like me who work retail, or other "essential" jobs. It's nerve-wracking. I'm always worried when I see someone I don't recognize. I always think "What if they have it and I catch it?" I've been tempted to quit until the outbreak is over, but... I'm gonna stay as strong as I can, for as long as I can.
At times... I'm scared. I'm scared I might get sick with it and possibly spread it to my family. I'm scared someone I know might get it. I'm scared the world might never go back to the normal we used to know. I'm scared that, if it keeps up, COVID might wipe us all out sooner or later. I'm just... scared. As I'm sure a lot of people are right now. I try to go day by day, hoping for the best, but it lingers in the back of my mind. That this fucking virus is changing the world for the worse.
....Sorry guys. This kind of turned into a vent/rant journal, so I apologize for that. I put that this is a vent journal just in case. I know it's a scary time. It is for everyone. But at the same time I've also seen people doing so much to help those in need. Showing more love for each other since we're all in this together, and that gives me some hope that we'll pull through this sooner or later. Being scared is fine, but I'm not letting it control me and you all shouldn't either. Courage by definition, is not the absence of fear. It's being able to act despite your fear. So let's all find the courage to brave this harrowing time, together.
Heh, again, sorry for the rant and vent. And sorry this journal's so long. Hang in there everyone.
Though that's the thing isn't it? COVID-19, Coronavirus, whatever you want to call it. It's turned our lives upside down. So many people were forced to work from home, if at all. Schools and universities were shut down. Hell, you can't even go out anymore unless you need to buy food or something. And even then, you need to avoid people as much as possible. It's... a crazy time right now.
Especially for those like me who work retail, or other "essential" jobs. It's nerve-wracking. I'm always worried when I see someone I don't recognize. I always think "What if they have it and I catch it?" I've been tempted to quit until the outbreak is over, but... I'm gonna stay as strong as I can, for as long as I can.
At times... I'm scared. I'm scared I might get sick with it and possibly spread it to my family. I'm scared someone I know might get it. I'm scared the world might never go back to the normal we used to know. I'm scared that, if it keeps up, COVID might wipe us all out sooner or later. I'm just... scared. As I'm sure a lot of people are right now. I try to go day by day, hoping for the best, but it lingers in the back of my mind. That this fucking virus is changing the world for the worse.
....Sorry guys. This kind of turned into a vent/rant journal, so I apologize for that. I put that this is a vent journal just in case. I know it's a scary time. It is for everyone. But at the same time I've also seen people doing so much to help those in need. Showing more love for each other since we're all in this together, and that gives me some hope that we'll pull through this sooner or later. Being scared is fine, but I'm not letting it control me and you all shouldn't either. Courage by definition, is not the absence of fear. It's being able to act despite your fear. So let's all find the courage to brave this harrowing time, together.
Heh, again, sorry for the rant and vent. And sorry this journal's so long. Hang in there everyone.
Your fears are fully valid too. This whole thing is like living in a real life horror movie, only we're all much smarter than any of the characters inside of one. Sometimes we'll run into the occasional fool (Corona Karen lol) but it's important to remember to not give into the panic; we need to be smart, listen to positives and more importantly keep our families safe. There's no need to apologize, Rusty. ^^
As much as my mother likes to listen to Trump or all the harrowing stories, I do my best to avoid those as it'll only make things a lot more scary. That's not to say we shouldn't listen to them, but the more we watch all those fear mongering clips on FOX or CNN or MSNBC, the more we'll think the worst. All that matters is that you, me, our friends, our families, we look out for one another. Keep ourselves stocked with food and equipment, and make the most out of isolation and chill with each other. :3
I could hug you if I could, heh. ^^ I don't see this as a rant or a vent and more of just a valid concern and fear that things are just so out of whack right now; a few months ago we never would've imagined this thing would spread as quick as it did. One minute we're at Walmart joking about customers and Great Value milk, now everything's about being cautious about who's infected, who's not, and what Instagram star is gonna muck it up for everyone. All it takes is one dolt... XD
I care for you as much as everyone else. Just do the best you can in these trying times.
Stay strong man,
Aaron