Maddie’s Blog

Hi everyone! For today’s blog, I’m just talking about getting used to everything happening now. It was super weird at first, but now I am actually starting to get used to all this e-learning stuff and having to stay home.

I really hope we can go out a little more for when I move to Indiana though. For some reason I am still super tired when having to wake up for school every day and I am staying up later and later because I am so used to being home all day.

So, for some aspects I am getting used to things but other things are still hard to get used to. I am sad that we aren’t going back for the rest of the year, but I hope my true friends will actually keep in contact with me after I move.

I am also getting used to my aunt's house already, and it’s only me and my dog with my cousins. I used to live here before, so I’m not uncomfortable or anything.

I hope you all are hanging in there and getting used to this because it is definitely super stressful and scary. But, stay positive! Bye!

Hi, I hope everyone reading this is doing well. Today, I just wanted to make a post about distractions. By distractions I mean positive ones, that will distract everyone from what could be stressing them during this rough time.

I just moved into my aunts house with my dog, Thor. We were too compiled in my grandparents house, so we left. During this time I have been playing games like Minecraft and Fortnite, and even facetime friends during it. This right here is a super good distraction that could possible calm stress or worry, because you’re focused on something else.

Some other things I have found myself doing is reading, homework, Netflix, going on walks/bike rides, playing with my siblings or pets, etc. I know right now is very scary for everyone but we must keep hope and spend time with those you love, because everything happening right now just proves that you never know when you’ll lose someone.

I’ve been feeling a little less stressed from all of these things, so I really recommend doing them. I know you’re probably procrastinating work for school, but trust me, it’s so relieving when you get it done!

Okay, well that’s all I gotta say today, go play some Minecraft!!

Hey everyone!! You’re probably sitting here super bored like me. But, we have to remember to take everything day by day. Every single day things are improving and getting better around the world. We must think positive!

It started snowing these past couple days, which I found so weird because it was just 75° the other week! I’m also starting to feel a little less stressed. I’m getting all or most of my school work done and I’m finally done with my portfolio project.

I have also been able to keep my sanity staying in a small house with 7 people and 3 dogs. I just keep reminding myself, again, to take it day by day because it will all hopefully be over soon.

I also just found out that our last day of school is May 22nd now and that we are expected to probably do e-learning the rest of the school year. This makes me kind of sad because I won’t see a lot of my friends again since I am moving and transferring, but I will definitely stay in contact with my friends.

Again, I hope sooner or later we will be able to go out before summer starts or ends, because sometimes we all get a little tired of our own home.

I hope you all are well and staying safe!

During this time, stress comes. Worry comes. More people are getting sick and hearing more things like schools and areas closing just makes more worry set in.

Even though I sit in my room all day or go outside for a little, meaning I don’t have to get up for actual school, this brings stress. Sometimes lately I have been getting stressed easily by all my school work and assignments I have to get done.

I’m also getting stress because I’m sitting here every day wondering if we will go back to school and if I will be able to see some of my friends again before I move fully

I hear different things every day, too. One day I see something about not leaving quarantine until 2022, and I’m sitting here like “what?” because how will it last this long.

I can’t decide what’s completely best for us anymore, because a lot of people are losing their jobs from this stay home order, but we also need to consider each other’s safety. I really just need this to end already.

Just remember to keep thinking positively and take care of yourself because that’s what matters during this time! Have hope :)

Today felt so simple. I finished the rest of my second portfolio book for english class, and I went outside for it. I felt so much better, again, after feeling the air on me!! The sun was out too, which made this even better. It was a little chilly, but I really enjoyed it.

I heard cars driving, birds chirping, kids playing, even at these bad times. It really just shows how we must stay positive no matter what. I hope everyone reading this is feeling okay and that you’re trying to stay positive during this quarantine.

I ran some errands with my mom today too. It felt nice to go into the car, since I haven’t done that in a while either. Now, all I have left is my QRJ and FRJ for my portfolio, which makes me happy because I’m surprised I have had such motivation, even when in bed and inside all day.

Talking to my friends is also helping, but it is also making me miss my friends so much. And, I am staying with my grandparents for a little while during my moving process and it isn’t helping, because now there are seven people and three dogs in one house. Oh, and did I mention that there’s only one shower?! Hopefully I can move into my new house soon!

Well, I’m done for today. Please stay safe and keep washing those hands!!

Speaking of summer, I really hope this coronavirus ends before summer. I am moving and I just want to have a good time you know?

Last night, I also watched a movie and started a tv show. The movie is called “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”. It’s about teenage life and a kid that’s been through a lot. I haven’t watched a movie that good in a while! Also, the show I started is called “Money Heist” . It's also good. These are both on Netflix, so if anyone is bored these are both great.

Also, last night I was super upset because I miss so many of my friends and just being able to go out with them. Again, going on that bike ride really helped me feel better, get some exercise, and get a fresh breath of air!

Honestly, being an American right now or even anyone around the world is super hard. The president says to practice social distancing until April 30th. I feel like this will keep going on each month but I am trying to keep hope.

Today I went to Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee and there were glass walls blocking the register just like CVS. Still, no dining inside and everything around me is closed. I recently just moved into my grandparents house temporarily and I was so excited because I’m close to stores I like and now I can’t go.

I’m also getting more bored and lazy as well. I just want this all to end already because I wanna see all my friends before I officially move away and transfer. Again, being an American or anyone around the world is hard because there are so many people in the world and it’s getting hard to get everyone to listen. I just really hope people will just listen sooner or later so this all calms down and we can go back to normal. I hope everyone reading this is okay and still safe, again, wash your hands and check in with your loved ones :)

I still haven’t gotten the idea that this is an actual thing. Like literally around me there are people sick and wearing masks and gloves. Yesterday, I had to walk to CVS to grab something for my mom. There were lines of tapes six feet apart for when you’re in line. Workers had masks and people came in with gloves.

Seeing all of this makes me wonder if we will ever go back to school. I just heard all schools in Indiana have closed, but I’m not sure if we will close. I would not mind going back to see my friends because I’m moving soon and transferring, but also it is a little nice not having to wear uniforms and waking up super early.

This all is just weird to me. It all sounds like something that comes from a movie and I am worried about someone I love getting this coronavirus. I really truly hope everything will get better soon and it actually goes away as fast as it spread.

I hope you’re all safe and continue to wash your hands PLEASE!!

Throughout this coronacation I have not gone out at all. Even though I am young and if I did get this virus it wouldn’t affect me much, I know it would affect others. If I got it it could spread to older people and get them sick, which is just pure ignorance.

Throughout this time I have seen so many kids posting, saying that this virus is stupid and that it means nothing, and we are making a big deal about this for no reason. These people are the same kids who are still going out during this time. This is where enlightenment comes in. People need a better understanding on how this works. The more we stay in, the quicker this will be over. If we continue to go out when it is not needed whatsoever, nothing will change.

If as a community we come together and actually try to stay inside, I truly believe this will get better. Being ignorant and not realizing how bad this virus actually is is what will be our world's downfall. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE educate yourself before you start talking about how you’re “young and it doesn’t matter if I get it” because that is not true whatsoever! It matters so much!

Overall, this continuance of not being educated on things like this is where ignorance comes from and people begin to say things that aren’t true. Below are photos of people who believe this is a joke and another who believes we should just stay home.

The other day, it was above 50°. I wanted to go hang out with my friends so bad, but all this social distancing stopped that from happening. Sometimes it feels like I’m going crazy in here. I’ve been sleeping more and not doing as much. It honestly just feels so weird not going to school everyday, so it has been harder to wake up for e-learning days.

I haven’t been talking to many friends at all, and now I’m starting to realize how important it is to hang out with friends when I can. I’ve barely been on my phone to text people as much and instead have been playing video games with one or two friends and my siblings. This whole isolation thing just feels weird and makes me realize how social of a person I am.

Then again, it is also kind of nice because I don’t have to wear a uniform everyday or look nice 24/7. But on the most part I hate this isolation, and it affects my day to day life so much. I need this to end already!!

We all need to start appreciating our friends and family more as well too. You never know when someone could get sick, and then you won’t be able to see them for a while or if they are older it could be harder for them to fight off any diseases. These people have been here for you, so you should always be there for them. Being in isolation can’t stop you from talking to each other and staying in contact. Make sure they are taking care of themselves and somewhat happy, because the worst part about isolation is the feeling of loneliness. Checking on them could make them feel loved and not so lonely!

The positive side of this isolation is that I have less work to do and this leads to me hanging out with my brother and sister more, playing games with them, going outside with them in the back, etc. This also helps me play online games with friends and facetiming them. My friends and family are my pillars of support during these hard times. They comfort me and distract me from stress. Again, this is super important because you never know how someone is feeling and what’s going on in the world right now is affecting EVERYONE! So again, please recognize the importance of your family and friends.