All the media is talking about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and I guess I’m going to join their ranks since it’s pretty relevant and the only thing I can think of right now. I should have written this post earlier, but oh well.
Due to the Coronavirus, I’m going home a week early for an extended Spring Break. There are pros and cons to this. Cons- I have to share an already-cramped room with my sister, live out of a suitcase, and probably stay inside a lot of the time. Pros- I get to spend time with my family and dogs and boyfriend (who’s coming to my house for the break), have less homework, and probably stay inside a lot of the time. Hey, I’m an introvert, so I’m not too horribly personally upset about the lack of traveling. The break will be nice… we’ll see about after it.
I will admit, though, it’s kind of scary. We haven’t had a pandemic like this since the Spanish influenza in 1918. The disease itself isn’t necessarily what scares me- it’s the panic. People panicking everywhere. Back in my home town, the lines at Safeway stretch around the entire store. There’s no toilet paper to be found. People are locking themselves away and will freak out if someone sneezes or coughs. While the disease is dangerous, moreso is the complete and utter panic that is sweeping the nation. I think if we can get people to calm down, wash their hands, only buy what they need, and breathe… then we’ll be all right when the virus reaches us.
Stay safe, everyone.
Writing Wizard 
Thanks for sharing your thoughts here, Dorathy. Wanted you to know that I read your blog posts this week (since I cannot give you an in-person response sheet). I’m also in a covid state of mind, especially since I just learned that the rest of the semester will be online. We will get through, and like you, I need to look at the pros rather than just the cons.
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