Errol M.
Costales
My Safe Space
The Covid-19 pandemic has disturbed peace and stability on the internet and in real life communities.
Every second, minute, hour, day, and corner, new articles, hashtags, and posts regarding every small
update and tidbit about the Coronavirus are pushed through. The world is paralyzed by the terrifying
prospect of the future. It's unusually quiet, with hardly no one outside. The only sounds are the
occasional chirping of birds, the sound of rain, and the wind blowing through the trees. Everyone is
isolated and waiting for the pandemic to pass.
Things are much different than I used to be. I understand our governments' concern, and I hope they
take action to eradicate this virus as quickly as possible. The reaction is appropriate, and I appreciate all
people do to assist limit the spread of the virus, no matter how tedious it may be. I can state with
certainty that my life has changed. I am a college student, and this was not how I intended to spend my
freshman year. Every day, I get up and watch our shop while doing my duties, I work from home, and I
occasionally work out. I eat when we would regularly eat. My daily routine is quite repetitive, and I've
only been doing it for a few weeks. I recognize that we will have to do this for a long time, and I am
totally prepared to do so in the hopes that we will be able to return to normality soon.
There is a time for crying and a time for laughing. We are currently in a period of mourning. I was
unfazed when I learned that we would not be returning to school this semester because I had expected
as much. Nevertheless, the longer I stay in our house and the more online classes I take, the more I
understand this is true. My friends, whom I may never see again, were snatched from me. Nothing about
this circumstance is perfect, but we must remember that it allows us to reflect on our good fortune. If
we are continually laughing and having fun, it becomes routine, and we have no idea what it would be
like if it were taken away from us. But I was extremely disappointed because I had missed so many
things. In my daily life, I used to do things differently. We had our freedom taken away by this virus,
which makes me appreciate the moments when we had it much more. Though this is the time to mourn,
it does not mean that we cannot reflect on our memories. During these times, I try to recall all of the
most memorable events from my school days. As a result, I enjoy going through my camera roll and
finding all the greatest moments from when I could laugh. This makes it easier for me to move on to the
next stage of my life and prepare for the good times to return. When the lockdown began, this has been
my daily routine. It was tedious and depressing, but I was generally content because every day seemed
like a family day. I spend a lot of time with my family during the lockdown; at night, we all watch movies
while lying on the floor and having fun. It was so numb that I worried we wouldn't finish the semester. I
knew I should be upset, but I had not absorbed and felt the full weight of what was going on. For me,
this is the season to hang on. As I lay down, I began to consider my college position because we were
unable to return to campus this time, so I decided that now was the time to digest. I began to reflect on
the experiences, persons, friends, classmates, and activities that impacted me and my school experience.
Life is changing, and clinging to the past would make me unhappy and make me miss people more and
more.
There have been occasions when I have wondered why this pandemic has occurred currently. I despise
that it has happened. Many people are unsure where to look for money or a job at this time. Not
everyone has a food supply, not everyone can work from home, and not everyone has our advantage.
Working equals death to them. Every day, every second, people are dying as a result of this illness. Many
individuals grieve, miss their loved ones, and seek assistance. Our world is grieving, and we must bear it.
Yet I'm quite enthusiastic about the future. It is hoped that there is an antidote to despair that will help
us get through these difficult times. I wholeheartedly believe that by believing that this virus will pass,
listening to medical professionals and authorities, staying indoors, maintaining good hygiene, social
distancing, refraining from fear-mongering, and being mindful and supportive of those who have been
physically or emotionally affected, we will be able to persevere and emerge stronger than ever. Perhaps
the world will perceive each other as one thing, as one people, as a result of their shared sorrow and
hardship. Not that our countries and cultures are unimportant, but we can all help each other prepare to
prevent the agony and pointless death caused by this illness.
I think that God always has a reason for everything that happens. Something was supposed to happen at
this time because something positive would come of it. God gave families the opportunity to enjoy each
other's company because other families never have the opportunity. Families can now spend quality
time together now that they have the time. Families get to watch movies or TV series together, play
games, and simply laugh and enjoy each other's company.
This was me before pandemic
This is me after the pandemic; I gained weight due to stress and only remaining in our house during the
pandemic.
