Tag: quarantine

  • Humans of Quarantine: Chilling, Exhausted, and Not Missing the Beach

    Humans of Quarantine: Chilling, Exhausted, and Not Missing the Beach

    “Lately I have been feeling extremely exhausted and overwhelmed by not only school and distance-learning, but from my community being torn apart and all over the place from past/recent tragedies.”
    —Mahogani Sogules-Corbin

     

    “Quarantine just means I don’t have to worry as much about wearing sunscreen.”
    —Sophia DelBello
    Reymar Santos, High Life Staff Writer: “This is my Uncle Eddie, he’s been chilling and pushing through this quarantine and he said, ‘Make the most of the time spent with your family because that is all that we can do. Enjoy life that’s it.’ “
    “Life WAS like a box of chocolates, but now its as uneventful as a Kit Kat Bar from the 99¢ store.”
    —Christian Gisborne
  • Humans of Quarantine: My Mom

    Humans of Quarantine: My Mom

    When the first outcry from WuHon China began, I remember the immediate fear my mom had. I was worried, but I thought she was paranoid. She would always tell me to bring a facemask to school, stop eating at school, and to wash my hand before I enter the car. As a typical sixteen-year-old, I became irritated.

    As I interviewed my mom about this virus, I understood her fear more.  Throughout the interview, I grew to love, and admire her efforts.  This is what she said to me: 

     “With the CoronaVirus, you can not avoid the death and the depressing state of this country. It makes me sad, not stressed but sad. If we are on lockdown forever, I know I can not visit my family in Cambodia. Even though I’m used to staying at home, as a housewife, I constantly feel worried when I go outside, it’s a motherly instinct. I miss going to the beach without worrying that I might catch the CoronaVirus. When the CoronaVirus is over I want to go to the beach, visit China Town, and go to the mall with my kids. But right now I’m ok staying at home with them.”

    Within the interview, a big theme that my mom highlighted was her fear that I would catch the coronavirus. In spite of all the misfortunes the Corona Virus brought, it also created a stronger sense of unity for families. It is hard to look at any positives in these unprecedented times, but staying with family is a sure way to keep oneself sane.

  • Less Jammed? Time to Drive!

    I learned that to get the streets to become less jammed, it takes a quarantine. During quarantine, life outside has been far from busy. The stores are emptier, fewer people are outside, and the streets are less crowded. For a learning driver, these are the perfect conditions for them. 

    After the announcement that school will move online, I have been able to set aside more time to learn how to drive. I have been practicing every day, in case preventive measures are set in place (that possibly could limit the time, and how often cars are able to go on the roads). After practicing for a month, I have a list of the perfect places for beginning drivers to start off: 

    1. Malls: Due to all malls forcibly having to shut-down, the only cars visible in the parking lots are security cars. I’m not sure if we are not allowed to practice in the parking lot, but while I was there the security never stopped us. The best bet is to check if the mall is private or public property. If it is private,  it is best to find somewhere else to go.
      • For Long Beach Locals, go to Lakewood Mall! Even though it is in Lakewood, it is not too far from Long Beach, and it is a perfect place (with the exception of some taunting security cars). Also to note, Costco is still open, so you will face some cars if you go when Costco is open.
    2. DMV: To get hands-on practice of what it will be like the day of, go to the DMV. As a warning, there are often other cars practicing too, the most I’ve seen in a day was two other cars– not including myself. 
    3. Grocery Markets: I have been going to Food-4-Less to practice parking in between two cars. This is a little bit more challenging as there are more cautions to look out for, like pedestrians, other cars, and random shopping carts (that sometimes hauntingly move by itself).
    4. Neighborhoods: Practice in the neighborhood where you know the driving test will take place. There are a lot of videos online showing the DMV Routes of several different DMV’s on YouTube. Of course, this is assuming they haven’t changed the route or have other random routes as well.

    Hopefully, if you have not learned how to drive, this comprehensive list will urge you to start. But remember, if you are under the age of 18, get a permit. The streets are less crowded and it is much more navigable to start learning

    Before you start learning, I will caution you, there are a lot of police cars (so follow the law! No speeding!). I assume that they are only there to patrol any mass gatherings, so don’t be worried– if you are lawfully learning there is nothing to be concerned about. 

  • Quarantine Playlist

    Music always makes the atmosphere much livelier, and what more do we need in a quarantine than that? Despite being alone, music fills the quiet space. Below I compiled a list of song recommendations. Each is separated into its category, describing an emotion to uplift you during quarantine:

    When you need to feel a little bit happier:

    • BENEE – Glitter 
    • Goldville – Sway
    • Rudimental – These Days (AJR Remix)
    • The Wombats – Greek Tragedy ( Oliver Nelson Remix)
    • Astro Safari – Oh My Lord

    When you need motivation and more energy:

    •  Razihel – Legends (feat. TeamMate) (Hyper Potions Remix)
    • Eminem – Berzerk
    • HONORS – Over
    • Tyron Hapi x Liam Ferrari – I Like The Way
    •  Jose Hertz – Stay Lost

    When you need to relax and chill out:

    • FKJ – Leave My Home
    • Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Unfold
    • Somar- My Window 
    • J L – Summertime
    • Troye Sivan – Too Good

    When you want to have an existential crisis:

    • GANZ – Whatever You Choose
    • Tahoma – Find You
    • Aidan – you’re so beautiful
    • Trinton – Lately
    • Birdy – Not About Angels (Tr3ybeatx Remix)