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Pandemic Pt 2

5 days have passed being restricted to what feels like house arrest. The virus continues to grow and demand more procedures to be put in place around the world. The fear of containment remains a common factor in peoples day to day lives. The world is at a stand still, waiting, praying and hoping that the actions countries around the world are applying to the situation will succeed.

Personally, being stuck in Austria is one of the most frustrating things for me. At a time like this all you want to be doing is spending time with family, being in the comforts of your own home. For me at this point that isn't possible. I am eager to get home but unfortunately I am waiting for updates on the time frame on when my season may or may not be up and running. There are many ramifications around going home and staying. And the decisions that are waiting to be made are all based of what if's and the potential consequences.

Finding things to keep myself busy is another re occurring nightmare. Each day I wake up and only have two things planned. One, make meals at the appropriate times and two, workout whenever the time is right. It is hard, but people around the world are also struggling, some more than others and it is important to remember that. The only way we, the world, will overcome this pandemic is to stick together and act within the procedures put in place. Staying home and avoiding social interaction are the top two actions to conduct. Another huge element to execute in my opinion is to not be selfish.  When going out grocery shopping, don't buy large amounts of foods. There is more than yourself in the world. Many elderly who are unable to act quickly and buy foods end up with nothing, end up with nothing to buy of the shelves. Just remember the whole world are all in the same boat.

Stay safe, stay active, stay healthy.

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