Obviously, almost all colleges have disbanded for the remainder of the semester. While it may be easy to stay focused on the repercussions of this action, I have compiled a list of some positive effects of this quarantine.
Homemade Meals
Admittedly, I had begun to get tired of the same three vegetarian options offered at the food courts. Moving back into my home has allowed me to expand my palette a little more and eat what I want. It is also nice not having to walk out of my dorm and fill up my water bottle with a water fountain and being able to eat at any time.
Casual morning breakfast
Sleeping In
Sleeping in is the most enjoyable part about continuing the semester at home. I honestly cannot fathom waking up at 8:00 A.M. every Friday for my FDOM lab anymore. Nothing is better than waking up three minutes before your class starts and tuning into Zoom while remaining under the covers. While I do miss the traditional classroom setting, I have found I can still be productive and pay attention after just rolling out of bed.
Time Off
My class schedule this semester was pretty lenient, with my days ending at 3:00 P.M. at the latest. Nevertheless, I am amazed at how much free time I have at home now. My spare time has been spent tanning, binging shows and even reading books. Like most teenagers my age, reading seems a bit taboo and old-fashioned. I originally read solely because my Wi-Fi router was down. I have been reminded of the pleasure of reading a book about something you are interested in that is not forced upon you. So far, I have read “Black Skin, White Mask”, which is so incredible and eye-opening and “The Alchemist”, an equally engrossing novel. I enjoyed them so much I am going to include links to buy them because they were truly fantastic reads.
- Black Skin, White Mask- https://www.amazon.com/Black-White-Masks-Frantz-Fanon/dp/0802143008
- The Alchemist- https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Anniversary-ALCHEMIST-ANNIV-Hardcover/dp/B00QQ1JZKI/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=the+alchemist&qid=1588229092&s=books&sr=1-6
Exercising
As someone who despises gyms with a passion, I am ecstatic to be working out in the comfort of my own home/neighborhood once again. Gone are my trepidatious gym thoughts of wondering what people think of me as I pedal on one of many ellipticals compacted in a uniform line. Now that I am home, I can run around my street or along trails instead of a treadmill. To make matters even better, I have my old running companion with me again, my dog.
Captured during an early morning run. 
Captured during a late night run.
The Bliss in Independence 