I am doing okay considering that everyone I know is safe. As far as I know the coronavirus has not infected anyone close to me and that is relieving. However, being stuck at home because of quarantine is hard—it is like everyone is grounded. I am going a bit stir-crazy being stuck in the confines of my home. I am constantly bored; all I do is watch TV and even that is beginning to feel boring. I cannot even hang out with my friends. FaceTime is the only form of communication and it is just not the same as hanging out in person. I am happy that I at least have my family at home with me. I do not find them particularly entertaining though, so I am still bored. Nevertheless, it is still some form of human contact.

Everyone in my house is working from home, so it is a little hectic during the day. We are all trying to adapt to being home and finding somewhere to do work. It is hard to find my own space to get work done with my family running around everywhere. It can be a bit distracting, so I usually just wait till night when everyone is going to bed. So far, I have been managing this unfortunate situation. I might be stuck in the house, but it is better than putting my parents at risk. I am not necessarily in fear of getting coronavirus, but more in fear of someone I love getting sick. So, I am going to continue staying at home even if it makes me crazy.

I would never have thought that I would experience a pandemic, and it terrible. I do wish that everything could go back to normal; I think everyone wishes that. As of now I am going to keep following what is recommended of me and hope for the best.

Madison Smith-Collins