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¿Cuál es un obstáculo que usted ha encarado durante la última semana? ¿Cómo lo ha enfrentado?
Pues el principal obstáculo fue estar enferma y no saber si es COVID 19 o es solamente una gripe fuerte. No hay dinero para pagar una prueba y asistir a un centro asistencial es más peligroso de lo que se piensa, especialmente porque estoy inmunosuprimida. Realmente, si este fue el COVID 19, me alegro de haber tenido el apoyo de mi familia y de haber logrado pasar. Creo que aún me faltaría una semana más. No estuve sola y ahora me siento mucho mejor. No me hizo falta nada y estoy muy agradecida por todo lo que hicieron por mí. Aunque tuve momentos en que debí trabajar, no fue necesario que saliera de casa. Estoy bien y creo que lograré recuperarme.
August 31, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Today is Sunday, August 30, 2020. This is a panoramic picture taken with my cell phone. The rightmost portion of the picture is missing a section of the building and the sky. Technology is far from perfect. ... I took the picture on Tuesday, August 25th while the Bell Choir was rehearsing in the cemetery behind the church. Outdoor activities with at least six feet of space between people reduces the chance of spreading the virus. I also recorded the Bell Choir and the video was part of the church's August 30 worship service -- which was live-streamed on social media -- Facebook.
August 31, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Cases are rising in Greece - not too dramatically - after the opening up of the country for the tourist season, but what I am increasingly noticing is a spike in cases that are not recorded, in my own social circle. Many of my friends believe they 'may have had' the virus during their summer holidays, but their symptoms were so light that they aren't sure. Testing is very expensive in Greece, and not widely available away from cities, so most people vacationing on the island simply stayed at home until they felt better. Upon returning, some did tests, which came back negative. For others, they came back positive. But generally, I feel like this virus is much 'lighter' now that we have summer, with very high temperatures. I wonder how warped the official cases picture is, and how difficult it is to statistically present an official figure for each country, given how difficult it is to record cases that may or may not have been Covid-related... It's a bit of a mess.
September 2, 2020
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Talk about any major life events, milestones, or other important things in life that have been disrupted by the pandemic.
I am approaching my due date in about a month. Normally, this baby would be welcomed by my very large family, but with the looming pandemic, I'll feel anxious and stressed about who may visit and who may not. I also feel an economic insecurity, and bringing a child to the world at this time is a bit stressful in itself.
September 2, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
First day of school for my eldest daughter. They made a shorter ceremony than usual, only about 15 minutes. But at least we, the parents, got to enter the school yard and be with them when they released their balloons to the sky. My daughter was happy. She doesn’t doubt her powers, she entered school with peace and self-assurance. That made me sad, whether of my own disappointments or the ones that may come on her path.
September 2, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Well, I don't have any friends left. My "best friend" stopped talking to me because I didn't go to her stupid party so I don't have her as a friend anymore. We were in a group chat with another person who always leaves me on read and doesn't seem to be that interested in being friends, so I left the group chat. Now I'm down to zero. Can't exactly go out and make new friends. My new coworkers are all really cool, but it's not like we can hang out or really get to know each other. I miss going to work. This sucks.
September 3, 2020
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We’re seeing wide variations in how different countries are handling the pandemic. What do you think about these differences?
I wish I were anywhere but the US. Even if cases are rising, at least in most other developed countries the federal governments are making an effort. Not here....
September 3, 2020
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Do you have any concerns about the long-term impact of the pandemic on children, either in general or in your life? If so, talk about one or two of your biggest concerns.
I don't have children, but I do wonder what this time will do for their personalities/social skills. I think they might learn to fear germs and crowds in an unhealthy way-- some kids who don't have siblings aren't developing friendships with peers. Kids are spending too much time on computers / looking at screens, which I don't think is a good thing. On the other hand, maybe this time of hardship and uncertainty will make them tougher, more resilient, more humble and community-oriented than generations before them. These are just my random thoughts-- I've thought about this question particularly because of my 11yr old nephew, and I'm curious to see how this will impact him and other children in the long-term.
September 3, 2020
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Does this time of the year feel different than it normally does, or different than it should? If so, give some examples of what feels different.
Yes, this time of year does feel different this year. I love summer and am always sad to see summer end and autumn begin. Last fall I did a lot of hiking in NH with my friend and my dog, Teddy. We decided to tackle 4000 footers, an awesome undertaking, and hiked 4 of them. The picture above is from our 2nd 4000 footer, and really captures some of the beautiful fall scenery we saw. We had fun in spite of the really hard work, and felt proud of our accomplishment. There was a sense of freedom and adventure that we could take for granted. This year, I don't feel a sense of freedom and adventure. I feel much more apprehension and worry. I am worried about a second wave of the Corona virus hitting. I am worried about another quarantine. I wonder what it will be like facing all of this as winter approaches. At least when this all started, there was summer to look forward to. I worry about not being able to have social distance gatherings as it gets cold. I am also really worried about the upcoming election. I was horrified when our current president won 4 years ago, and can't imagine what 4 more years might look like. I am also worried at the distrust and confusion that has been created about the upcoming election and voting. There is so much confusion! I never look forward to the end of summer and this year, I am anticipating fall and winter with much more dread than usual. I certainly don't have the sense of fun and adventure that was so present last year.
September 3, 2020
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Talk about what is most upsetting or scaring you right now about the coronavirus pandemic.
I'm scared that I am losing friends and losing that closeness as we head into fall and winter. I think winter will be especially difficult, with so little sunshine and not being able to go outside due to the cold. We won't be able to meet up in public anymore, and there is the added complication of flu and cold season. This winter could be really nasty due to sickness, and the effects social distancing and such will have on our mental health.
September 3, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
I found out this past weekend that I had been exposed to COVID 19. My brother tested positive, as did his wife and daughter. My brother and I visit my father at the nursing home where he is now living, at the same time each week. We sit over 6 feet away from my father, but are sitting next to each other. We both wear masks, but after the visit is over, we usually catch up about the my father's status and my brother will take his mask off. I scheduled a COVID test at a local CVS for this past Monday. Fortunately this is covered by my insurance, was relatively close by and straightforward. It will take 2-4 days to get the results, so I am now in a waiting pattern and quarantining myself from everyone but my husband. My outside activities are solo walks with my dog, wearing a mask. Also, fortunately, I don't have any symptoms, but neither do my brother or his daughter. My sister-in-law has had a headache and mild fever, but is otherwise okay. I am struck by how COVID travels. My 25 yo niece hasn't been carefully following the social distancing rules. Through her travels, she picked up COVID, which she gave to her parents, and possibly to me. I haven't seen my niece in over a year, but am still impacted by the decisions she is making. This makes the whole route of transmission of COVID really hit home - how we can be impacted by people we don't have contact with, and that contact can impact our lives. It is really frustrating that so many people aren't making wise decisions regarding COVID.
September 3, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Visited an appointment-only business today. Wore my mask, but the two employees did not. I wonder about the decisions that people in public, and semi-public places make about whether and why to cover their faces.
September 3, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Three of our COVID patients died over the weekend. The number of COVID patients in the hospital is declining, and the census is down as well, but we obviously still have some very sick patients. I was able to work on a project that I haven't been able to do in months, which is good. Time is now BC (before COVID), and I guess (hope) someday we will get to AC (after COVID). Schools have been open for a week now. There have been some positive cases with students, but thankfully, they seem to be mild and not require hospitalization. The next concern is if those students will transmit the virus to their parents, grandparents, etc. That will be another 2-week wait and see. Current time is wait and see.
September 3, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
My daughter began school yesterday...IN SCHOOL, 5 DAYS A WEEK. I was ecstatic because I was so comfortable with the entire safety plans and protocols. I was on the Mental Health Committee and seeing what the other committees produced was extremely impressive. Plans for in person and distance learning, for those families who are more comfortable keeping their children at home were planned and now are in motion. This is the pick-up line of cars at the end of the school day yesterday. My daughter will not be taking the bus this year due to safety concerns. I was antsy waiting to get to the entrance/exit but I got there and my daughter jumped into the car and simply said, "SO MUCH FUN!!" She told me she felt safe and complained how her hands were dry from washing them all of the time! I feel good. She feels good that she is back with her teachers, her friends and she is loving being in her "outdoor" classroom. This is a good start.
September 3, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
This is the second week back to school. It is incredibly frustrating due to technical problems and miscommunication. Paras in our district we’re led to believe we’d be able to work from home. That turned out not to be the case. We were essentially told if we wanted to get paid we had to be in the school building. Everyone’s on edge. It doesn’t feel right. “Essential” workers should not be put in the position of choosing getting paid over risking their health (and their family’s health.) I feel expendable.
September 3, 2020
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Have people in your community supported one another during the pandemic? Talk about why or why not, and maybe give some examples.
My professors have been incredibly understanding this summer. I was able to reach out to one of my professors about my struggles with GAD and PTSD, and she was very kind about it.
September 3, 2020
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Talk about any major life events, milestones, or other important things in life that have been disrupted by the pandemic.
My birthday ended with a COVID test. Just saying.
September 3, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
vibrancy the word often used to describe me as I am at my wix end the light fades vibrancy bringing the sun's joy through the emancipated emotions everlasting vibrancy the positive vibes with current events, legit feelings persuading actions vibrancy the soundwaves resonating with thoughts in my head the look in your eyes and gesture of your words vibrancy the hollowness resounding as an echo across my mind, thoughts ping-ponging around creating new patterns vibrancy the bright colors of the leaves in the fall, the depth of the forest during heavy winter vibrancy everything I am and am not all in a beautiful pie, the gift we owe ourselves vibrancy the afterglow of the growing pain absorbed into the newest chapter of yourself
September 3, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
One thing I can say about the pandemic is that it has brought us closer to nature. And sometimes closer to long lost friends. Today I met with my high school best friend from over 20 years ago. The only thing we could safely do was go for a picnic and a walk. That was just what both of us needed. We reconnected with each other and were grounded by the serene lake. The trees and rock and birds were oblivious to our problems, stress, and anxiety. And so for a little while we escaped them too.
September 3, 2020
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Talk about what brings you happiness these days.
It is the spontaneous little moments of beauty or relaxation or connection that make me happy these days. Taking my daughter to the lake and watching her play in the sand, finding a beautiful snail, seeing my 1 year old's smile when I give her macaroni. It is also the brief little vacations from my life that give me joy. Watching TV after the kids are all in bed. Going on a drive. Reading an article. Scrolling through social media and getting a peak into other people's lives. I am like a parched desert, soaking up every drop of happiness that I can find and trying to make it last.
September 3, 2020