Summary: The author shares their personal experiences and reflections on how COVID has impacted their lives. They discuss the initial beliefs about mask-wearing and staying indoors, personal losses due to the virus, the difference between online and in-person classes, cherishing family bonds, their own experience of having COVID twice, and their hope for the future when they can travel and learn from others.

Takeaways:

🌟 COVID has had a significant impact on our lives, both personally and professionally.

🌟 Wearing masks and staying indoors is important, but it's not enough to protect ourselves from COVID.

🌟 Many people have experienced personal losses due to the virus, which can be emotionally challenging.

🌟 Online classes can be convenient, but in-person classes offer more opportunities for interaction and support.

🌟 Cherish the time spent with loved ones, as it may be limited due to circumstances like lockdowns.

🌟 Having COVID can be a lonely experience, but it's important to prioritize the health and safety of ourselves and others.

🌟 Stay hopeful for the future when we can travel, meet new people, and learn from their experiences.

COVID and Its Impact

Introduction

COVID makes us sick. COVID doesn’t make us feel good.

The Initial Perception

At the beginning, we thought that if we wore masks and stayed inside, we would be protected. This wasn’t enough. A lot of people lost their jobs because of COVID.

Personal Loss

COVID killed many family members. I lost my grandmother two years ago. I had a great relationship with my grandmother. I used to visit her and help her with chores. We often went to church together. I miss my grandmother so much.

Impact on Education

Last year, we had online classes for three months. I like in-person classes so much more. It is easier and you can always ask your teacher for help. You also get to see your friends. When we were still in lockdown, I only got to see my family members.

Cherishing Family Bonds

My favourite person in my family is my sister. We have always been close, so I was lucky to have her during the lockdown. However, my grandma lived in Saskatoon, so I didn’t get to spend as much time with her as I wished. I hugged her the last time I saw her, so I am keeping that memory with me.

Personal Experience

I had COVID twice. The first time I had a very bad headache. I stayed alone in my room for two weeks. I did homework, ate, slept, all in the same place. It was so boring. The thing I wanted to do most was to see my sister. She didn’t have COVID, so we stayed apart.

Hope for the Future

Hopefully, it will be over soon. We could travel again and meet other people and learn from their experiences.