As I sit at home for what seems like the hundredth day in a row, I can’t help but look back and see all of my old food pictures and videos and bum myself out. It is so easy to take advantage of the freedom that we have in our day to day lives, then something crazy like this happens and it becomes so clear how much we value that freedom. I have been going through old Snapchat memories and videos on my phone, seeing delicious pictures of food, and margaritas, and my friends and I dancing at bars, and it all just seems so far away right now. It is hard to not let it get to me. My roommates and I are trying our best to plan fun activities on the weekend in our living room, but every now and then I find myself wishing so badly for this all to just be over. In moments like these I have to remind myself of all of the things that I have to be grateful for…

I live with my best friends, so if there was anyone to be stuck in a house with for a month, I am glad it is them. We have dance parties in our living room and movie nights almost every night, so I think they are the reason I am still sane, so I have endless gratitude for them! I am grateful that the rest of my family is all together in Massachusetts staying safe and appreciating this rare time where everyone is in one place for a change. I am grateful for great books and movies to help me pass the time. I am grateful for being able to work from home and take classes online so that I am continuing to expand my mind. Most of all, I am grateful for all of the people working hard to bring this scary time to an end – whether that means working in a hospital, being an “essential” worker, or even following social distancing guidelines diligently. These are the thoughts that help me out of the quarantine blues.

As far as being bummed out about not being able to go out in the world for the next few weeks, I guess I will continue to live vicariously through my photo album. On that note, here is a picture of a massive margarita to remind you of better times!

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