When I first started brainstorming what I would like to do for the next 6-12 weeks of social distancing, I began thinking of things that I enjoyed doing in HS or middle school. Since I have lived in the same town my whole life, I realized that although I am limited with what I can do, I did not have my driver’s license or cell phone when I was younger and still had a great time. I used to enjoy baking, board games, being outside, going to my Beach house and playing the piano. I almost forgot that I took guitar and piano lessons in middle school until I did brainstorming. I am very happy that I brainstormed that I enjoyed playing with musical instruments because I actually have a grand piano in a room in my house that I rarely use (so it was easily forgotten about). I really want to take these next few weeks to learn how to play the piano again through youtube videos and practice.
Furthermore, I have really enjoyed cooking my family meals and I want to continue improving my skills. I also love music, and that has been very therapeutic for me throughout social distancing. Something that is very important to me is the environment, and I have loved reading articles about the earth’s response to social distancing and the Coronavirus. Water sources in towns are clear, animals are thriving, and landscapes are positively changing due to less carbon footprint. I am also enjoying sitting and watching the stock market with my dad because I am learning a lot from this interesting time. I am working on creating my own portfolio and watching my own stocks in order to create life skills and in preparation for my internship this summer.
I also want to focus on being in the present and not worrying about the future. I want to enjoy nature, work on putting my phone down and being with my family. Although this virus is a terrible thing, it also places us in a unique opportunity that will most likely not occur for a long time. In relation to cooking healthy meals for my family, I want to continue to workout and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Here is what I brainstormed:
- The environment around the world
- Articles about touristy places like Venice, Italy having clean water and more animals
- People enjoying nature more
- Less carbon footprint with less use of transportation
- Personal Health and Self Care
- Listening to music
- Hanging with family
- Being with my dog and cat
- Working out at home and outside
- Eating healthy to maintain a good immune system
- Technology
- Zoom
- Facetime with friends
- Screen Time has gone up a lot- trying to limit it
- The stock market- using this time to focus on teaching myself for my internship this summer
- What I used to enjoy
- Cooking
- Instruments- Piano, Guitar
- Going outside
- Lacrosse
After doing this activity, I am excited to use these next few weeks to work on myself, the environment and my relationships.
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