Christmas In Quarantine
It’s safe to say that this year has been anything but ordinary. With the rise of the pandemic, many things have changed. Holiday get togethers, birthday parties, summertime cookouts, amongst other things have been cancelled, or been virtual. With many students being out due to contact tracing or COVID related, myself included, here’s how I’ve been spending my time.
My dad and my stepdad have all tested positive. They happen to work at the same place, so they more than likely got it from the same person. Because of this, our Christmas routine has been changed this year. Normally depending on which house I’m at the morning of Christmas, I go to my other parents house at noon and then spend the evening at one of my grandparents’ houses. Due to my parents testing positive, we are not going anywhere except I am simply going to my other parents house. All other Christmas gatherings that I would normally go to have been moved to January.
As bummed as I am we are in quarantine over Christmas, I like that I get to spend more time hanging out with my mom. I’ve gotten most of my school work done, so most days I spend my time cleaning and napping. Or I at least try to, before my dog decides I need to hold him because apparently I never give him any affection even though I share my room with this dog. I now share a bathroom with my mom because my stepdad is in quarantine in their bedroom, so that has been interesting. It is honestly kind of nice to be able to sit at home on the couch and cuddle with my dogs. I don’t have time to do things like that because of my busy schedule. Most evenings, my mom and I sit on the couch and watch Supernatural together, or we just read. I’ve been watching The Prom on Netflix a bunch recently and I highly recommend it if you’re into musicals. I normally end up making dinner, but I don’t mind it most of the time. That’s pretty much what we do during the day, before my mom goes to bed with our other two dogs and my dog and I stay up until the hours of the morning. I’m thinking of starting up a hobby, but I’m not sure yet. I might start writing stories again, who knows.
My question for anyone reading this is how was your Christmas? Did any of your family have to quarantine, or were you able to get out unscated? If you are in quarantine or for anyone in general, how do you and your family plan to do Christmas this year? Did any of your Christmas get cancelled? Any hobbies that you might try over break, or TV shows you might want to watch? Anway, just a reminder to be thankful for being able to spend time with your family, even if it is over a video screen or is in the New Year.
Great article Rochelle! I wished you had a good Christmas even though you were in Quarantine. I liked hearing what Christmas is like in Quarantine. Keep up the amazing work and have a good new year!
I am so sorry to hear that you had to be quarantined and that your dad and step-dad tested positive. I hope that they get healthy soon and fast! Even though you were quarantined for Christmas, it sounds like you still tried to make the most of it. My Christmas was good! We did not have to be quarantined for it and thankfully it was not cancelled. Keep up the great writing Rochelle!
This is such a good Rochelle! It was very interesting to hear about how your holidays were while in quarantine. It’s really disappointing that the holidays did not feel the same with the pandemic going on. Keep up the great work!
Great article Rochelle! I would hate to be quarantined over Christmas but it seems as you dealt it pretty well. I enjoyed hearing what quarantine in Christmas was like. Keep up the great writing!
This is a great article! I’m sorry to hear about your family members having to be quarantined for Christmas. Hope everyone is doing better. Great job!
This was a great article! I hope that your dad and stepdad both get better soon. I liked reading about how you spent your Christmas while in quarantine. Keep up the hard work!
This was a good article to read I really liked it. Just like you someone I live with got quarantined. I didn’t get to go anywhere for Christmas. It was still fun and I hoped you liked your Christmas like I liked me. Great writing and keep the stories coming.