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Hello!
I am really glad to have this class as a support system during my internship! One thing I miss most about pre-pandemic times is going to the movies. I love cinema, and watching new movies at home is not the same. I presume things will never go back to "normal" but I hope we reach a safer place soon. Looking forward to this semester :)

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Miriam Sanchez

Inward
"True power is living
the realization
that you are your own
healer, hero, and leader"
~Yung Pueblo

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Hi everyone!
A thing I miss doing since the pandemic is going out and spending time with my friends. The last time we were all able to be together was earlier last year when we took a tour of the Warner Bros. studio and see memorabilia from our favorite shows and movies. Hopefully we can all reunite soon when it is safer to do so. However, being able to work from home has given me more time to do other things since I don't have to spend more than two hours in LA traffic. I have been able to spend time with my family, cook with my mom, and begin exercising.

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Hello everyone!
I miss dancing in the street with strangers! I used to go to 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica on Sunday evenings to dance salsa and bachata. It was the best feeling to meet new people who share a love for dance.
I have not danced since the pandemic began and only dream of the day I can reunite with the salsa community.
The beach is where I find myself on days when I need some fresh air and want to ground myself.

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Hi All! I miss going out to eat at restaurants, wine tasting, and spending time in the office with my coworkers. Most of all I miss doing fun things with my family! But my dogs are happy I am home all day.

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Hello All!
Something I miss being able to do is travel. I had scheduled trips to Cuba and India in 2020 that I had to cancel both trips. I'm looking forward to being able to plan some international trips. Once things are improved and we can travel again, my plan is to go to Thailand. Traveling is just one of many things I really miss such as dining at restaurants and going out for drinks with friends. Hoping for things to improve in 2021!

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Hello My Fellow Cohorts!
One thing I miss doing during the stay-at-home orders is visiting with my aging parents.  I was blessed to have received both of my COVID-19 vaccines and was just able to see my mom and share some quality time with her.  My Mom will be 81 in March and my Dad will be 83 in February.  I realize how fragile their time is here and now and look forward to when we can all be together as one larger group.  On the bright side, my husband encouraged me to turn one of our bedrooms into my home office and now I am able to work from home and complete my schoolwork in an organized space.  Super thankful for that.  Every day is a blessing with friends and family and I have found I had previously taken for granted.  I am going to work really hard not to forget that time with loved ones is precious.

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Hello everyone!
There are a few things I miss during the Safer at Home rules of the pandemic. I miss traveling, running outdoors (without a mask!), reading/studying at coffee shops, and hanging out with my family & friends. Although that's the case, I have enjoyed slowing down and learning to know what it means to relax! Prior to the pandemic, I always felt like I needed to be on the move and to keep busy, so I appreciate the opportunity to reset and be present for myself.

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Hello Everyone!
One of the things I miss the most is going out to dance with thousand of people I do not know. I often would go to concerts, music festivals, and clubs by myself just to dance with strangers. That will probably not be happening anytime soon, and it hurts. That being said, I have rediscovered the joys of finding music I enjoy that I have never listened to before. It is something I used to do in High School/College and have not been able to do until recently. Finding that track that makes you hit repeat is always an amazing feeling. Most recently it has been "Love the Way You Love Me" by Marti Caine.

Looking forward to getting to know some of you even more!

Marti Caine - Love the Way You Love Me

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Hello everyone.
One thing I enjoy doing since moving to Seattle is going hiking. It's so beautiful here and so green! No surprise, Washington is called the Evergreen State.
Although I've hardly bought any clothes this past year due to the pandemic, I did invest in a good pair of waterproof shoes and clothing.
This allows me to take advantage of the hiking and walking trails nearby, no matter what the weather brings. Once we're able, I'm looking forward to joining hiking groups to explore more trails in the area.

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Hi everyone! One of the main things I miss doing is being able to spend time with my friends and family. I also really miss going to sports events. I do enjoy being able to work from home and being able to spend more time with my fiancé!

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Hi all,
This pandemic has been much different for me than most who live in CA. I currently live in Florida and everything has been open since May. To stay safe my family wears a mask everywhere we go but we have still been able to enjoy the family activities that we love including going to Disney World! We have a trip planned in February and we're so excited

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There are too many things I miss doing during this pandemic. To name a few; hanging out with friends & family, dining in, and getting massages.
Something I currently enjoy doing is taking my dog on walks while listening to podcasts. This year, I hope to learn about myself and gain more confidence in my career direction.

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I really enjoying exercising and working out. Some of the things I really missed during the pandemic was my gym, and, meeting my friends and family.
On the other hand, this pandemic helped me to develop my cooking skills. Right now, looking forward to a hopeful and an awesome year

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Hi All!

Since December, I have fallen in love with my Cricut Maker.

I focus on making gifts to lift family and friend's spirits.  Through that I have learned my love language is seeing the joy on others faces when receiving gifts. I have also started a small crafting business to pass the time.

I hope people learn to be decent towards each other this year. There's already enough going on in the world without the extra layer of nastiness. I want all political fervor to return to being the aloofness most had prior to all the craziness.

I'd like to learn how to do nails. I bought all the stuff, but after my Cricut, everything else has fallen to the wayside'(to my boyfriend's chagrin).

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Hi everyone,
Some of the things I miss doing during the Safer at Home rules of the pandemic are traveling, dining in at restaurants, and visiting my family members. I also miss going to Disneyland – my sweet escape! No matter how many trips I take to Disneyland, it always feels so magical!

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Hi everyone! I really enjoy being outdoors (mountain biking has been my current addiction) and writing stories/books for children! One thing I miss doing during the pandemic year is having friends over for lunch/dinner after bike rides. This year I hope to learn a lot and be better at managing my time!

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Hello! There are many things I miss doing during this pandemic! Some being seeing my friends and family, traveling, going to the movies, going to work! I never thought I would miss going into the office and seeing my coworkers as much as I do! At the same time, I am very grateful my family and I have been able to work from home! Excited for things to hopefully look brighter this coming year!

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Some of the things I truly miss before the pandemic was going to sports games (SF Giants and San Jose Sharks) museums, and art/culture exhibits and dining at all the restaurants that I have bookmarked on my Yelp page! Luckily, sports games can always be rewatched online, exhibits now have virtual streaming rooms you can enter for free, and there will always be takeout or delivery! Not the same, but will do for the time being.

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Hi I’m Sharion! I really miss being active! I feel being trapped at home I’ve become so lazy! But one good thing came out of quarantine! I finally learned how to cook! It’s been great.  I’m excited for this semester because as much as I love school I’m ready to begin my professional career! I’m a mother of one crazy little wild haired girl! And I’m due in May with a little boy! It’s seems like my life can’t get any crazier!

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A couple of things I have missed doing because of the pandemic are thrift store shopping and going out to watch vintage movies. I have enjoyed working from home during the first year of my son's life and being here for all of his firsts.

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During the pandemic, I have enjoyed being at home because it has made me realize how much time I am away from my kiddos. I have had to slow down and evaluate my time and decide what is most important to me. What I miss most is taking my annual trip to San Francisco bay area! I had planned on going to Hawaii last year too!

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I really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes which has been nice. However, I'm not that great at it and I miss going out with friends to try different delicious restaurants. Thankfully, there's always take out.

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I have cultivated a new patience for cooking, jogging and pole fitness. I am enjoying saving money on my auto insurance not driving to work but miss my son being on campus with peers and better supervision. Best thing ever I have finally mastered how to keep more than a succulent plant alive (now it's also beautiful orchids)

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I really enjoy being out in nature. I enjoy going on nature walks, hikes, and bike rides. During this pandemic I have appreciated the outdoors more than ever.

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The things I miss the most are traveling to different beach destinations and celebrating holidays and other festivities with my entire family. I am grateful for my health and being able to spend more time with my immediate family.

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Miriam Sanchez

Inward
"True power is living
the realization
that you are your own
healer, hero, and leader"
~Yung Pueblo

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I truly miss going to the gym, visiting yoga studios on the weekends, eating at dine-in restaurants and most of all, traveling. I'm not sure if any of these things will ever return back to the normalcy we once knew, but I'll never take any of these things for granted again!

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One thing I like to do is go to the dog park with my partner and our dog, Bawang. Bawang is a Tagalog (filipino language) word that means garlic. One thing I miss doing because of the stay at home order is getting massages and going thrift shopping.

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I look forward to meeting you all on Wednesday and kicking off our semester together. While doing your MPH internship in a virtual environment can bring about some uncertainties, I also promise you that you will learn new skills and ways of growing your professional muscle! Just about everyone in education and public health has had to embrace this virtual platform and learn how to move beyond what were once barriers. I am excited to discuss what I am learning and to learn from you, the class. See you Wednesday and don't forget to read my welcome letter in Canvas. - Prof. Susan Cohen