Lost and Found, Memoirs of a Boy in Quarantine

The time materialized on Friday at in-person school. The bell rang to mark the end of the school day, and everyone rushed out of class, excited for quarantine. Full of joy, I couldn’t wait for two weeks of school at home! Now I’m sitting here a year later writing this essay at home, ecstatic to…

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I found new hobbies and formed stronger relationships with family.

“So often in life things we regard as an impediment turn out to be great, good fortune.” (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, June 29, 2020). Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s statement during the past pandemic year is one many people can agree with, including me. The COVID-19 pandemic was an interesting time in that it was largely positive for…

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I lost many of my friends from school.

Before 2020, I had a hard time including myself and would tend to distance myself from people, unless they were the ones to come closer to me. That being said, when the virus started to spread, I started to distance myself even more, and no one came closer, which left me alone. I believe I…

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I Looked at the Glass Half Full Instead of Half Empty

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a harsh time for everyone, from going from a 2 week to a yearly lockdown. People have lost their lives, families, birthdays, friend connections, jobs and more where some people have found their love for self care, baking, art, pets, or started a business. We have to make the best…

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