Looking back, the masks were probably not effective at all.
I also crafted masks from coffee filters, a headband, and string. Yes, you probably hated me in group projects. If you don’t know me, I’m an over-prepared, neurotic, A-type person, who always goes above and beyond. I even took extra toilet paper and something for the smells. I did what any logical person would do and spent an hour creating a backseat toilet just in case everything was closed and I had a bit too much coffee. I had no idea if gas stations or rest areas would be open. There were no masks available in stores at the time. I was working from home every day and knew I would have to drive 14 hours straight from Birmingham to Philly with few stops to make it work. At the time we had no idea how long the quarantine would last. I finally hit the point of loneliness about a month into quarantine and decided it was necessary to travel back home to Philly for a bit. You’re not working during a pandemic, you are trying to work during a pandemic. If you find yourself crying and eating cereal all day, unable to work. Yes, you can get a car with 0% APR financing and no down payment right now, but also there is a freaking pandemic! There is a monumental election. As the commercials keep reminding us, it’s unprecedented times. Regardless of the boat you’re on, there is a storm, a giant storm outside. While some are struggling to steer their yacht, others are barely keeping their piece of driftwood afloat. During this pandemic, it’s important to remember we are all in the same storm, but not in the same boat. With all this in mind, I’m extremely lucky to still have an apartment, a job, and a support system of family and friends. Then there were other days, where it would get so lonely and even the tiniest inconvenience would lead to a day of depression, anxiety, and eating cereal for every meal. I’d dance about my apartment, trying new recipes, watching Tiger King, and calling up old friends. There were some days where I would be so glad I lived alone with no kids. I’d open my door to get some “fresh air,” then shut it after 5 seconds, in fear that I’d catch corona. At the time I was scared to even step outside my apartment. I look back on that first week of quarantine, filled with zoom moon circles, panic buying toilet paper, and learning the workflows of working from home. I know that some of what I’m about to write is getting a bit personal, but it’s unprecedented times and great writing is always personal. I haven’t written a post on here in a long time. The year I started doing yoga every day, only to still not be able to touch my toes. The year I made a backseat toilet out of an old mixing bowl and duct tape.
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