Untitled Pandemic Journal

Entry 1: 9/3/20
At this point covid-19 has been a thing for 6 months and I’m over it. I’m tired of having to take precautions. I’m tired of constantly worrying if I have it without knowing. I’m tired of wearing a mask everywhere. I’m tired of the media shoving misinformation down our throats and watching the idiots believe it. I think most people agree with me when I say I can’t wait for this to be over.
Entry 2: 9/7/20
I recently had my first covid scare of the semester. My roommate had to go get tested, because it was possible that she was exposed. Thankfully, the next day we found out that she tested negative. I was so happy that I didn’t have to cancel my plans. Every weekend I drive back home to visit my parents and my boyfriend. This weekly thing is very important to me, so I’m glad I didn’t have to cancel it. 
Entry 3: 9/10/20
Today I thought about my future a lot. During this pandemic, I haven’t been wanting to plan anything because I don’t know when this thing will be over. I always dreamed of going to college and getting the full college experience. Thanks to Covid-19 my first year is different from what I was expecting. However, I am grateful that we still get to do in-person classes. I really hope things can go back to normal soon. I hate hearing that all this fear is “the new normal”. 
Entry 4: 9/15/20
Today I decided to attend one of my classes over zoom. It was great because I got to sleep in a little more, because I didn’t have to get ready. This is just one of the indirect advantages of covid-19 that not many people think about. Because of covid-19, online school is forced to step up their game and provide better learning.
Entry 5: 9/17/20
I think this virus has changed the college experience for me a lot. With all the social distancing guidelines it is harder to make new friends. I already struggle to make friends under normal circumstances, but covid-19 just makes it 10 times worse. Week 4 of college is almost done, and I still haven’t made any friends. I don’t really mind because I like to be alone, but it would be nice to have one or two friends. I’m glad I have a car, because I can drive home every weekend to see my parents and my boyfriend.
Entry 6: 9/22/20
Today we finally had the first real track practice. It was a little sad to not see the full team practicing, but it is what it is. Finally, having a normal practice schedule with the team is going to help bring some normalcy into life again. After being here at college I am started to get into a routine again and life kind of feels normal. It's nice to forget that we’re in a global pandemic sometimes.
Entry 7: 9/24/20
Today was a normal day. I worked out in the weight room with my teammates for the first time. It is great to be able to practice together. Things have been pretty normal for me recently. There hasn’t been any big covid scares. 
Entry 8: 9/30/20
I suggest that everyone should start doing active things. I have been feeling really lethargic lately but after working out I feel great! Especially for people in quarantine. Depression can creep up easily but if you work out it prevents that. 
Entry 9: 10/3/20
Today I am back home visiting my parents and my boyfriend. I really enjoy coming home every weekend. Its keeping me sane. I still haven’t made any friends at Brenau so it gets kinda lonely sometimes. Its really hard to make new friends during this pandemic cause theres just not a lot of ways to meet new people. 
Entry 10: 10/5/20
Today I went to my first sorority event on campus. I had the most fun I’ve had in awhile! It was nice to finally hang out with people on campus. I think I made some new friends as well. This is making me consider joining their sorority, but I’m not sure yet.
Entry 11: 10/7/20
Today I am hanging out with friends for the first time this school year! I made some new friends at the sorority event the other day. We are going to do homework together. I am slowly feeling like I am getting the normal college experience.
Entry 12: 10/14/20
Todays was just another boring day. I watched anime for most of it because I didn’t have a lot of homework. It’s nice to sit back and relax once in awhile.
Entry 13: 10/15/20
Today I worked out twice, so I am really tired. I decided to get Starbucks to give myself some energy to do my work. I had a really good practice today! I was able to throw discus really far and I can tell I’m improving.
Entry: 14: 10/20/20
Today was a really good day! I ate lunch with some friends from my business class and I pledged to Tri Delta. I am so excited to be part of a sorority. I think it will really help me get a sense of community here at Brenau. I also think it’ll help me be less socially awkward.
Entry 15: 10/22/20
Today I am supposed to sign up for my spring classes, but my advisor won’t email me back. It is frustrating sometimes all these new regulations from covid. In a normal year I could just stop by her office and have a real conversation about my classes. But now we can only talk through email and through zoom. I hope I am signing up for the right classes. 
Entry 16: 10/28/20
Today I went to bid day for tri delta. I had so much fun hanging out with everyone. I can’t wait to get my big and become initiated.
Entry 17:10/29/20
Zeta came through last night and wiped out all the power on campus. I really didn’t want to deal with not having power, so I drove back home to Stockbridge today. I really hope the power is back by Sunday when I drive back. 
Entry 18: 11/5/20
This week I get to hang out with some girls from my sorority to find out who I want my big to be. Today I hung out with Ariana who was my first friend here at Brenau. I really enjoyed hanging out with her today. I can’t wait to meet the other girls this week.
Entry 19: 11/6/20
Today I met another girl who is a potential big at my sorority! I really enjoy meeting all these new cool people. I didn’t want to choose, so my big reveal will be a surprise! I’m so excited because I love both girls, so it was too difficult to choose between the two. 
Entry 20: 11/12/20
Today I found out that my big is Donna! I am so excited to get to know her better. I am really happy to be part of Tri Delta because I can be part of a community. 
Entry 21: 11/16/20
Today starts my last week of my first college semester. I feel like this semester just flew by. There were so many ups and downs. Overall I had a really great semester and I am looking forward to coming back next semester.