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36. The first year of the COVID-19 Pandemic (20 points)
Nominated by: paulg235 (2/5 remaining)


Importance: 10
Fear: 9
Snake: 1

I don't think you need me to tell you exactly how awful this year has been. Everyone, no matter who you are or where you live, went through this this year. It has been emotionally draining, and perhaps the toughest year any of us have ever experienced in our lifetimes. When my brother came home from high school one March day and said school was closed until next Wednesday, then April 20th, then indefinitely, I knew something had changed. Yes, the warning signs were there since December, but I'll admit, I always took for granted how these viruses and outbreaks never seemed to effect where I lived or anyone i knew, and despite hearing about them often enough, didn't really have to pay them any mind. It feels so selfish and apathetic in retrospect. I know differently now however, and I'm happy to have been so humbled. Wearing masks and socially distancing feels second nature now, and it happened so quick. I'm lucky enough to work at home for the most part, but I feel for the people who aren't so fortunate, and I'm grateful for what they do everyday. Even now, as the US sees record-high numbers, it's important we stay ever so mindful and safe in these absolutely trying times, and if you have or had a family member or someone close to you go through this absolute dangerous virus, my heart goes out to you, and I know that's not much, but I mean it. Even if all seems hopeless, it's important to keep positive however you can and maybe, just maybe, this will all be over soon.

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Bare feet on the tile with my head up in the clouds
https://imgur.com/1e1e70S