It’s been three days since my last exam. And I’m already bored.
Which sounds incredibly whiny, I know. It also sounds even stupider when you consider the fact that I’m working 5-hour shifts through Thursday this week. But somehow, knowing that things are about to get so much slower is hanging over my head. It seems no amount of Netflix binging can fix that.
Yes, I know I’m lucky to have Wi-Fi and access to things to do. Yes, I know I’m lucky that I can still work for the next few days and still earn some money. But staying inside and away from others for this long isn’t good for mental health in the long run.
Mental health issues and domestic abuse are on the rise around the world, along with a plethora of other issues. And it makes sense- humans are, by our very nature, social creatures, and this social distancing flies directly in the face of our need for in-person contact. Until we get a vaccine, this may be the new normal.
So, while I’m getting used to this new way of living, I’m still incredibly bored. And it seems like a lot of other people are too (see? We really are in this together). For the first time in human history, we can save lives by staying home... let’s not screw this up, people.
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