By: Samantha Estrada
Right now, everyone is so preoccupied with stocking up with food, having enough supplies, wearing a mask when outside, washing their hands frequently, staying home and quarantined, to be safe. Life and the economy is at risk. Many people (mostly the people who have underlying medical issues) have contracted the COVID-19 virus. Sadly, many people are dying that the U.S. has overtaken Italy to have the highest death toll. Right now, it's about survival. Although these expectations are important and have been ordered from the Governor, Mayor, and the President of the United States, I'm looking toward the future. The future, I mean when my life is back to the way it used to be. Having the opportunity to wake up knowing that life is good and everythings alright. Having the opportunity to go to school, and walking into Panther Park, where I immediately see my friends again. Having the opportunity to have a good laugh with my friends, because it has been an extremely long time since I've had a good laugh. Having the opportunity to sit in my chair in each of my classrooms. Having the opportunity of goofing around in class again. Having the opportunity of seeing my teachers (even the ones I didn't completely adore, but they're all good). Having the opportunity of walking during the passing period, and being pushed or teased by your friends, (even though you know they're just playing). Having the opportunity of hanging out with your friends after school, going to the ice cream guy . Having the opportunity to come home and see my mom not stressed anymore because of the pandemic. Having the opportunity to not worry about the world being at risk and in danger. Having the opportunity of just being a normal teenager. Someday, I hope my life will go back to normal.
Right now, everyone is so preoccupied with stocking up with food, having enough supplies, wearing a mask when outside, washing their hands frequently, staying home and quarantined, to be safe. Life and the economy is at risk. Many people (mostly the people who have underlying medical issues) have contracted the COVID-19 virus. Sadly, many people are dying that the U.S. has overtaken Italy to have the highest death toll. Right now, it's about survival. Although these expectations are important and have been ordered from the Governor, Mayor, and the President of the United States, I'm looking toward the future. The future, I mean when my life is back to the way it used to be. Having the opportunity to wake up knowing that life is good and everythings alright. Having the opportunity to go to school, and walking into Panther Park, where I immediately see my friends again. Having the opportunity to have a good laugh with my friends, because it has been an extremely long time since I've had a good laugh. Having the opportunity to sit in my chair in each of my classrooms. Having the opportunity of goofing around in class again. Having the opportunity of seeing my teachers (even the ones I didn't completely adore, but they're all good). Having the opportunity of walking during the passing period, and being pushed or teased by your friends, (even though you know they're just playing). Having the opportunity of hanging out with your friends after school, going to the ice cream guy . Having the opportunity to come home and see my mom not stressed anymore because of the pandemic. Having the opportunity to not worry about the world being at risk and in danger. Having the opportunity of just being a normal teenager. Someday, I hope my life will go back to normal.