goodbye

It has been really interesting to write a blog a week for so long. Although they have changed from the usual format I would have wanted, being able to document this time in our lives is so important. I never really thought I would be involved in so many global issues. In this moment not much seems normal. Most of our usual patterns have been changed. It is easy to get down, I myself have defiantly felt it. But also I have felt so much gratefulness and happiness. Being able to reflect on what your morals are and what really matters to you is so important.

If we know what makes us truly happy and look for that in life then that’s all we can do. It is so hard with all these issues occurring in the world to stay sane but that’s what we have to do. I wish that I could find more ways to help.

Since my family has been social distancing and in quarantine for so long. I have chosen a few friends to see every once in a while while maintaining our distance. This has actually been a life savor as I can talk to someone other than my family. It was recently my friend Zoë’s birthday and we sat six feet apart for her birthday. It is strange to think that a few months ago I would have imagined staying distant from my friends. However, it proves how strong some friendships are.

My friend recently got her film camera developed. In the first picture, it is Zoë and I at my birthday dinner. Even eating in a restaurant in unheard of now. Although, some restaurants are having outside seating. In the second picture, Emma and I were having a sleepover at my house. It’s so strange that we can’t even go in each others houses now. In the third photo, Ava and I our with a cat we found at Emma’s house. We were there for Emma’s birthday and the next day the social distancing order went out.

It was so fun getting to see old photos from not so long ago.

However, it reminds me of how different the times are now. Something that gives me hope is looking at how everyone else is going through the exact same things.

How do you guys see hope currently?