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I am continuing to workout in order to get stronger for softball.

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Online learning has definitely taken a bit to get used to but it honestly isn’t that bad.

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Covid vaccines are starting to be available for people 16+.

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2020 was not the year we we’re all hoping for.

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Covid has definitely made people stare when someone coughs.

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During quarantine I started to bake a lot of cakes and cupcakes. For me, decorating is my favorite part.

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When quarantine first started I began watching several tv shows including Prison Break, Lost, TWD, Psych, and Criminal Minds.

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Chase (brother) -
Q: What was your first reaction to hearing about COVID when it first became a pandemic last year? Did you think people were over-reacting?
A: I did not think people were over-reacting. My first reaction was when everything was getting shut down I realized it was worse than I thought it was.
Q: How has COVID impacted your life?
A: Everything, including school, was online and there was no reason to go out. I felt stuck at home.
Q: Have you had to cancel any major events?
A: Yes, a trip to Philadelphia and I couldn’t have a birthday party.
Q: How has your life changed since first going on quarantine last year?
A: I have started online school, lost 40 pounds, and I’m not in an relationship anymore.
Q: If you could go back to the beginning of quarantine, would you change anything?
A: No I wouldn’t change anything.

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Mom -
Q: What were your first reactions to hearing about COVID when it first became a pandemic last year? Did you think people were over-reacting?
A: I was shocked and concerned. I definitely did not think people were over-reacting.
Q: How has COVID impacted your life?
A: I have been very blessed that it has not affected my job. It is a small family business so work continued as normal.
Q: Did you have to cancel any major events?
A: Yes, a vacation to Philadelphia.
Q: How has your life changed since first going on quarantine last year?
A: Very little changed. The only thing would be the masks and sanitation.
Q: If you could go back to the beginning of quarantine would you change anything?

A: No because I followed the guidelines and stayed safe.

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Prince Philip passed away last month and the news went around quickly. His funeral was then live on news channels for the world to see.

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More and more people are getting vaccinated and it seems to be working. I don’t know if all of the vaccines will be distributed in time for us not to wear masks at school next year so we’ll have to see.

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Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges for the murder of George Floyd. Almost a year after the crime was committed, a verdict was finally reached. I watched a bit of the trial and this did not surprise me at all.

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Unfortunately we have had to cancel a trip to Philadelphia due to Covid. We were worried about the plane ride and it’s consequences. There was also really nothing open in Philadelphia for us to see. Hopefully we can go eventually because it would be a lot of fun.

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Something I would tell myself a year ago is that you get what you have been hoping for. Don’t worry about your current school friends because you will meet new ones. My suggestion would be to get closer to your softball friends first.

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My life has definitely changed a lot over the past year. It’s weird to think that exactly a year ago I was at a different school and I haven’t met some of my best friends yet. Over quarantine I got into American Heritage for softball and when school started I met so many people. While I did have to leave some friends and my old school behind, I would not change any of it. Honestly something I can compare my life to since quarantine started is a movie.

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Right now we are just starting playoffs for softball and we have been playing well all season. It has always been my goal to play softball here so hopefully we can win a state title this year.