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Below is a link to the video that I made addressing my future self:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XRhp6IKkw1ELsrwbnczlJRyCdS7d2A5c/view?usp=sharing

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This is what my dog is usually doing when she's with me: asking for belly rubs. I don't mind, because she's adorable and it gives me something to do (also, she desperately needs a haircut).

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I wanted to include this photo since I binged Stranger Things during quarantine, and it is now my favorite TV show.

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This perfectly describes my face when I am waiting for class to start.

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HEADLINE: Trump Confident About Re-Opening States

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HEADLINE: Trump Confident About Re-Opening States

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Today, May 4, the Washington Post reported that Trump has stayed confident about re-opening states in the coming weeks even though the US's death toll has surpassed 67,000. This is extremely concerning, since quarantine is the only way to get rid of COVID-19.

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In this journal reflection, I wanted to discuss the new hobbies and activities I have picked up over quarantine, the first being penny boarding. My uncle got me a penny board (a type of skateboard) in mid-April and I began to ride it in early May. It took a while to learn how to balance, but it is actually very enjoyable. I have also started to work out. I don't do sports, so I decided to start working out as an outlet for physical activity. For me, this means doing workouts from YouTube or going on bike rides with my mom. Not to mention, I have started to play chess again! I finally found a friend to play chess virtually with. It has motivated me to begin practicing like I used to in sixth grade. Lastly, I have been making more meals lately. I have fallen in love with avocado toast, and I make it almost daily. These are just some new activities/hobbies that I have tried in quarantine.

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Most nights, this is what I am doing: playing Animal Crossing on my Nintendo Switch. It's so relaxing and fun!

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Today, May 4, the Sun Sentinel reported that Broward and Miami-Dade have taken the brunt of the state's COVID-19 deaths. So far, Broward's death toll is over 200. This is very concerning, as I live in Broward county.

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Today, intel was released that disproves the president's theory that the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China.

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Because of COVID-19, starting March 13, school was moved online so that everyone could stay home. Below is what my school setup looked like:

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In trying times like the ones we are currently living through, I find it vital to acknowledge the many things I am grateful for. Today, May 4, I am appreciating several things. Obviously, I am grateful that my family has access to adequate food and water, shelter, and doctors. Not to mention, I am fortunate enough to be able to FaceTime my friends often so that I can stay in touch. Regarding the specific events of today, I was able to celebrate May 4th (the national Star Wars day) with my friends via FaceTime and learn how to skateboard outside. I am glad that I am focusing on the little details that are making quarantine enjoyable, instead of dwelling in sadness and negativity. I hope that in the future, I will sustain this positive mindset.

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This drawing that I made symbolizes how I try to stay calm throughout the chaos of society.

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ZOE: How have you adapted to online school?
AVA: I have adapted by checking Planbook daily, making sure I do all my assignments, going back to Planbook to double-check, and also being efficient and getting my work done.
ZOE: What do you like to do during your free time since we have so much of it?
AVA: During my free time, I like to FaceTime my friends and play video games with them.

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ZOE: How has staying home for almost 2 months affected your everyday life?
HEATHER: Well, it is certainly a different type of schedule since my kids are home, so I am obviously home with them making sure they have everything for online school. I am also not able to interact with people or do my normal routine. I've made the best of staying home by exercising and going on the Peloton, getting fresh air, taking more bike rides with [Zoe], do more things outside, and keep structure in the house to maintain a schedule and get more projects done.
ZOE: What steps have you taken to stay sane during quarantine?
HEATHER: Being on a schedule! Waking up at a certain time, still exercising since it makes me feel a lot better, organizing the house, and volunteering to help kids with special needs have fun (virtually).

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ZOE: As the owner of several small businesses, how has the outbreak affected work (both economically and physically)?
ARTHUR: Well, the outbreak has made changes to all businesses. Number 1, we have had to learn to work remotely, which is difficult because it is hard to get attention from people and communicate. 2, it's hard to talk and meet with our clients. We are used to physical interactions with clients, but since we can't do that, it has made it harder for us to get more clients. On top of that, our clients are having the same problems, so it trickles down. What we are seeing is a difficult time to maintain business and sales and make sure that everyone can get paid.
ZOE: What have you been doing to stay productive while working from home?
ARTHUR: In what I do, we are very busy all the time, so working from home makes us busier because we depend on communication. When we are working from home, it's hard to have simple communications like seeing someone in the office. Productivity has gone down because we are spending more time receiving emails and phone calls, and not putting as much time into work. In effort to counter lower productivity--which is natural in these circumstances--we have implemented mandatory video conferencing such as Zoom and a requirement that employees can only check their emails 3x a day so that they are not trapped sending and receiving emails constantly.

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Recently, I have started to run out of things to do. I have been very bored, so I've resorted to doing activities that I would normally dislike such as video games. The ones I am playing currently are:

Roblox - I started playing this game to bond with my sister and now I just play with my friends to pass time

Fortnite - I finally gave into playing this game after my friends and sister begged me to. It's not as bad as I thought!

Animal Crossing - I downloaded this game on my Nintendo Switch yesterday and I am already addicted. Who knew that collecting insects and building up a deserted island would be so fun?

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This meme perfectly sums up everyone's reactions to coronavirus in general. At first, it was a joke, but now it affects everyone.

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During what I like to call "coronacation", I have noticed that my sleep schedule is quickly deteriorating. Before digital learning began, I got used to staying up until 3-4 am and then waking up at 1 pm. I had nowhere to go, and my crazy hours allowed me to FaceTime with my friends whom I could no longer see in real life. Now that school has started, however, I am still in the same schedule. Although I tend to fall asleep between 12:30 and 1 am on nights before live classes, most of the time I stay up until 4 am on FaceTime. It many not be the healthiest option in the world, but it gives me more time to speak with my friends, so it is most certainly worth it.

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Today, April 28th, CNN reported that Trump was considering re-opening schools when talking to the governors. Although there is significant evidence that re-opening society will increase fatality and infection rates, Trump and his administration have not budged on their opinion about schools.

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I thought I would write down my current favorite songs so that in the future, I can look back on how different pop culture was in 2020.

"The Less I Know The Better" by Tame Impala
"Lost" by Frank Ocean
"Loved One" by The Aubreys
"Level of Concern" by TØP
"Redbone" by Childish Gambino
"Sunday Best" and "Heaven Falls" by Surfaces
"Pluto Projector", "It Gets Better", and "Sunflower" by Rex Orange County
"NEW MAGIC WAND", "GONE, GONE / THANK YOU" and "EARFQUAKE" by Tyler, the Creator
the whole Fine Line album by Harry Styles
"Topanga" by Trippie Redd
"Self Care" and "Blue World" by Mac Miller

These are just some of my favorites! My current playlist is almost 8 hours long.

The link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SnIS5qyqq7XvYQ1cZIgcI?si=B4vigDqnRJG8goHQ_nXVPw

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I can relate to this because I always wait until the last minute to join my Google Meet calls so that it’s not just me and the teacher waiting for everyone.

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2020 was already a mess before coronavirus, but now we have to deal with a pandemic (the meme was created in early 2020 so it says 11 more months, but it still gets the point across).