COVID-19 definitely has impacted my life that past couple weeks. From my eating habits, to my daily schedule, it has caused change in my everyday activities. Some of the effects are more noticeable as others, however, The obvious impacts of COVID-19 occur at the surface. Before the epidemic, I was working at Crest View Care Center in Chadron as a Social Work Intern. Ever since March 13th, I have not been allowed in the facility. In fact, because I had traveled out of the state and traveled on airplanes, I have been required by the facility to do a two week self-quarantine before I can re-enter the facility. I am still unsure if I will be able to go back. Luckily, I have been able to work from home by making videos, researching activities, and providing any help I can for the activities director there at Crest View Care Center. I obviously have had lots of extra time as well, so I made a TikTok account! @bbarge5 Check it out! I am a very active person, so the self-quarantine has certainly tied me down. Traditionally, I am out and about, coming into contact with multiple people throughout my days. In the past 12 days, I have come within 6 feet of only two people, my parents. I am very grateful that they let me do my quarantine in their house, otherwise I would have been completely alone at my house in Chadron and might have lost my mind in the past 12 days. With only two more days to go, I am interested to see any more information that is out there about the virus. Is it safe for me to go out in the community after the quarantine? Am I in danger of having to do this again? Questions like these come in and out my brain as I look forward to “being set free.” As mentioned before, the virus has changed my eating habits, and for the better! I am snacking less on snacks because I do not have any! I am eating more salad because that is what there is to eat! I am eating at more regular times in the day because I have plenty of time to eat at those allotted times! All sarcasm aside, I have been eating more nutritious food and feeling healthier than before. COVID-19 has caused lots of worry for everybody. As a social work major, my concern has been on those that do not have a shelter where they can be 6 feet away from someone, as well as people who rely on certain projects for food. It must be a very difficult time period for anyone in those types of situations. Other than that, I wish for the best and am hopeful that this ordeal will soon be a thing of the past.
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3/29/2020 04:55:17 pm
I'm happy that you're able to work from home at least! I have a TikTok account so I will definitely have to check yours out! I haven't made any TikTok's myself, but with being so bored everyday it's very tempting lol! I hope you stay safe and healthy during this crazy time!
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Brent
4/5/2020 09:45:09 am
The app is pretty addicting. I have had to tell myself multiple times to "stop watching tik toks, do some work".
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Brent,
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Brent
4/5/2020 09:46:46 am
Asia,
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Zoey Keller
3/29/2020 09:53:45 pm
Tik tok is an interesting way to pass the time! I don't have one, but I've obviously seen their videos on other social media platforms. I hope your Tik Tok career skyrockets.
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Brent
4/5/2020 09:48:42 am
My Tik Tok career definitely will not skyrocket, but that doesn't take away from the fun and the laughs it gives my friends and family! Take care.
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Hannah Smith
4/3/2020 11:19:36 am
You will have to update us on what you find out as you are nearing the end of your self quarantine. I have also found that through this I am eating less food and more nutritious options. I find this interesting because normally I tend to kind of stress eat or eat out of boredom but it has actually almost been more of the opposite. Which is great in the terms of trying to become more healthy! You'll have to see if this continues for you when you leave your parents house or if it will change based on what you have around you.
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Brent
4/5/2020 09:50:43 am
I am glad it has been the opposite for you! This morning I am having breakfast burritos; a much different and more nutritious option than donuts!
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