I didn’t really know what to write my blog about. I didn’t know until today. Me and my dad went out to go pick up sushi for dinner. In the car we put on gloves and a mask before getting out. We went into the restaurant and about 10 other people were inside. No one is wearing a mask or gloves. People weren’t staying 6 ft apart. I’ve been out a few times before, and every time like this one, we get people looking at us like we're crazy. It’s crazy how people look at us like we're insane for taking extra safety precautions. I don’t really care what other people think, but I just find it interesting how quick people are to judge. It’s also interesting how some people don’t seem to put much care into what we're experiencing right now. I’ll be at the store and people will walk right next to me. Like covid-19 is inexistent. For some people like that, it may not seem like a big deal. Some people will say “It’s unlikely we’ll get it” or “It doesn't really do much”. I get how it can seem that way, but you don’t really know until you can experience the pain of someone you love getting it, and the thought of them possibly dying. Those strangers that will walk by me with the slightest care in the world, don’t know the whole story. They don’t know what the impacts could be. For me covid-19 is especially scary. A few months ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was one of the most terrifying things I've ever experienced. She got the cancer removed successfully, and now she is going through chemotherapy, and then after she will do radiation to ensure it won’t come back. A lot of people know this but when you're sick like that, your body gets super weak, and can’t handle a lot. So if my mom were to get it, she could very much possibly die. That’s why my whole family needs to be careful. My whole message on this blog includes two things. The first thing is to be careful while this whole virus is going on. Stay safe and think of others before doing things. We’re all gonna get through this. Another thing is that you truly don’t know what people are going through. Someone might seem so happy, but is sad inside. Someone might be a bit strange to you, but don’t make it obvious you feel that way. Think before you do something mean, judge, or say something about someone. How could that make the person feel? How is that spreading positivity? Think about others, before you do something. You could do something that might not seem like a big deal to you, but really something as simple as walking too close to me, could take someone's life.
Alexa K
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Everything went black for a few seconds. I heard voices fading in the distance. I opened my eyes and saw everyone staring at me. I was confused. The referee was asking me if I was okay and if I needed a minute to rest. I quickly refused and insisted we continue the game. In that moment, I didn't think anything was wrong, ignoring the fact that I was still in shock, and resumed playing. In my soccer games, we are taught to play aggressively and make physical contact with opposing players, which is what I normally do. Every game I have very minor injuries, which I thought was the case. I continued my day. After my game, I went to brunch with family. I had developed a headache during my brunch but didn’t think it was a big deal. Later on, as I was driving home, I knew something was not quite right. I had to turn down the radio! It was insane, I NEVER SIT IN A CAR WITHOUT THE RADIO ON! I didn’t even have the energy to sing. I just wanted to sleep. As soon as my mom and I pulled into the driveway, I ran up the stairs, went to my bedroom, slammed the door shut, and just slept for a few hours. When I woke up, my head was in extreme pain and I was very uncomfortable. I tried to remember everything that happened that day, and I was able to. I went downstairs and turned the lights on and started doing my homework. I noticed it was taking me a long time to read and just go over the actual assignment criteria. I started getting very frustrated and just decided to clear my head. The next day was worse. I was unable to concentrate. I forgot everything that happened the previous day. My responses were delayed when I was asked questions. I was irritable. Most of all, there was an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in my head. The thought of me having a brain injury was not even in the picture until then. All I wanted to do was sleep. Unfortunately, I was overwhelmed by the amount of homework I did not complete due to my ‘setback.’ After sitting in the ER for a couple of hours, I was told I had a mild concussion and needed to just rest. School. My biology assignment. My math test. The stress just kept building. I was told I needed to take a leave of absence from school in order to get better. I felt I was missing so much school and already falling behind. That Monday morning, while everyone was at school, I was sitting at home ’resting.’ I was off of school, soccer, work, and volunteering. I thought to myself this is absolutely ridiculous. Then, after a moment of realization, I learned that throughout this terrible experience, I have a lot of friends and family who really care about me. The teachers were very understanding, more than I expected them to be. This experience has taught me that people have setbacks in life, and there is nothing we can do. Most importantly, I gained an understanding of not always being in control of situations. Things happen, but all we can do is reset and think positive. Maya S Health and fitness is so important today when it comes to our bodies and our brain. When you wake up do you usually slug out of bed hoping there’s coffee in the pot? I do… I’m very guilty of drinking 2 cups of coffee in the morning because I’m so exhausted and need that extra kick. Coffee is not the best way to start your morning. If you load up on caffeine and sugar in the morning what are you going to do for the rest of the day? As an alternative, I like to start with a smoothie or something with protein like an egg to get the right amount of nutrients I need to start the day. This past week I have been waking up early and doing some yoga or a short wake up exercise video. A video that I follow sometimes is on YouTube her name is Casey Ho and it’s called “Wake up with me workout”. I feel more energetic and ready for the day now even without coffee! I feel as though my health is improving just from doing this simple 10 minute video every morning. I struggle with the consistency part though, I always say I’m going to keep with it but, let’s be honest I really don’t want to get up at 6:30 every morning. What I find is that the more I actually get up and follow the video the more I enjoy it. I feel my morning routines help keep up my mental and physical health. When I push myself out of bed and on a yoga matt, I end up looking forward to the early mornings so I can feel woke by a calm wave of energy getting me ready for the day. If your like me I don’t like to go to the gym and see people I know, something about it I find uncomfortable. I usually workout at home or go for runs with my dog. I try and find ways to motivate myself to actually finishing a workout video or a run. If I do a 10 minute video I can take a 2 minute phone break while I’m still up and moving, or whenever I go for a run I stop by the store and buy myself an iTunes card. I never stop trying to get myself to leave the safe and warmth of my house, I do this by trying to set goals for myself. One day I go for a 15 minute run, I tell myself tomorrow I go 10 more minutes and then 20 and then 30, I am constantly reassuring myself that I can do that extra block on a run or I can do that extra 5 minute cardio video. If you are constantly putting yourself down and telling yourself that u can’t do it or don’t want to do it, obviously you are not going to workout or eat healthier. You need to feed yourself confidence by saying that you can eat better and you can run further. Health and fitness are 2 very important things needed for a successful and happy life. Not only eat healthy but your brain needs to be healthy too, As in not corrupted by the drama of people or your friends around you. People often forget to take care of themselves before the others around them.
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