Diary Entries

When you live in a household at a young age with parents, 99% of the time you cannot control yourself over this dictatorship, but right now, you cannot get ahead of yourself 100%, due to the current restrictions over COVID-19. The only thing that I guess is ok with the disease is that it isn’t a ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. I do use that term to calm myself down, but when you cannot play footy due to the current ‘no contact’ rule, it is very hard. But how did we get to this point, to the point that all countries except for Turkmenistan are in danger due to the dangerous, life threatening disease entering inside what are now closed borders. Well... it went like this, in December of 2019, there were many reports that many people were coughing and splattering due to the newborn disease known as COVID-19. None of us Aussies really cared, well, we did, but we didn’t know that we would get to the point that we had to brace ourselves for the restrictions that would take place, in fact, no one knew. However, around March 2020, out of nowhere, the restrictions came, our borders closed, and the government immediately took action. Right now, as of May 11 2020, the restrictions have eased, however COVID-19, is still, a scare to the world. All I can say is... I cannot wait for a normal life.

So far the year of 2020 has been quite a roller coaster of emotions because of the Corona Virus. At first I was really scared that I would not be able to meet up with my friends for a while but, I was really afraid that my grandmother might get sick. But as time passed I became fond of my new life style, and I new the routine like the back of my hand. Before this whole experience my brother and sister were not always the closest and so we took the time we had to grow a better bond and we did. I am also not loosing out on to much exercise because we made our very own ninja warrior course out of our supplies at home and the terrain in my yard. Another thing I very much enjoy is the comfort of my own home and my little dog, he is always just wandering around and being as friendly as he can. Once this experience is over I really look forward to going to a friend’s house again, plus once this is done I get to start my sports again. And last but definitely not least I wish to go back to the normal school ways, because in this time the teachers have been very considerate with our work and given us less that normal.

Dear NSW state library, During COVID-19 i have felt all types of feelings of what i like about COVID and what I don’t. I like spending time with my family because normally we’re always doing other stuff but during Covid-19 our relationship as a family has grown. During Covid-19 i like my school work and education because I finish super early like 11-12 o’clock and it’s awesome. The negative side of Covid-19 is i don’t like staying inside cause i am definitely not an inside person. Also I don’t like how i don't get to see my family and friends as much as i did before. It’s going to be so good once life gets back to normal.

Corona Virus Since this horrid, disastrous virus our world has been a quiet place. It has been a huge journey for everyone. I believe it has changed my perspective of our health and the germs around us. I believe it is a warning, telling us to really think about our own health, simple things like washing hands and taking care of your self. This virus has got us in lock down and it feels like your captured away and seperate from everyone. I have felt bored but also glad that I get to spend time with my beautiful family. It’s also very overwhelming for everyone because we all want our families to stay safe and especially the Elderly to not get this horrible virus. I have felt very confused but there is always a positive and mine is that I get to spend time out in my backyard more and that my family is always with me and also that I get to enjoy walking down my paths more. There is also always negatives, like not being able to see friends and family and things like celebrations being called off. I am excited for there to be a cure so that our world can go back to having fun with things and enjoying events. I am also every excited for it to be legal to see all my family. Corona virus has been a very different experience for me for this is the first time that I have been through a virus that has spread across the world.

COVID-19...COVID-19 is making me go CRAZY there’s not much to do at all. Well I am going to tell you how I have experienced COVID-19. For starters I really miss going out with family and friends. I also miss seeing my teacher but here are some good thing about this virus. I’ve been working at home, been riding my bike more often spending time with family and pets FaceTiming my friends heaps more. I’m kinda exited to see my family but a bit nervous. In case it harms anyone in my family. I hope it stops really soon.

The corona virus has been going on for a few months now this had made me feel really tired. Recently I’ve been playing my ps4 with my mates it’s fun being able to play with them online. I’m really tired of quarantine and not going out. We just got back to school but it’s only one day a week and the whole school isn’t here it’s just a few classes. I hope this will be lifted soon. People’s businesses are going downhill and we just got the hairdressers again.

Covid 19 has been hard for me because we can’t go family walking. There is limited food that we can take from the supermarket there is no more sports like soccer, footy, basketball and even tennis. When Covid 19 finishes I will be going straight away with my family to the pools having a swim and I will be playing soccer once again with my friends. I hope this virus finishes quick.

Dear NSW state library, COVID-19 has been life changing. There has been good reasons and bad reasons. Some of the good reasons are; I have had more time to draw, ride my motorbike, go for bike rides and play on my ps4. I have a lot more time to play with my dog since I am not at school and some of the bad reasons; I can’t go out to dinner with my family, I can’t see my relatives, I hate being bored but since COVID-19 I have always remembered to wash my hands more often. All of the parks have been closed but we were able to FaceTime my family (virtual FaceTime) It has been a pretty tough time but most of us survived and got through it but when you actually think about it doesn’t seem that bad.

Covid-19 has been a journey for everyone! It’s included many negatives but has also included many positives! During this time I believe it has brought many families closer and reconnected many, but as well as bringing them it torn many apart! I have enjoyed lockdown because I finish online schooling early and get to spend much more time with family on the trampoline and outside in general! Although lockdown has been pretty hard as I can’t see family and friends and not being able to see loved ones has been really difficult and I miss them loads! During isolation the only thing keeping my sanity is going for walks and bike rides down my street! Something about isolation I like is being able to learn skills like cooking, acro and being more independent as well as trying to work well with siblings! Isolation has helped me realise how much my parents do for me and helping with the chores around the house is really important as they would do anything for us! I am looking forward to when the rules drop as we may be able to see people again and some places may reopen! I personally had my 12th birthday in iso! A few days before my birthday it was announced that we could see some family members, this was truely an amazing present as my grandparents are important to me and I love seeing them on my birthday! Personally I don’t mind isolation with all the online schooling as my teachers are very organised and we even do Zooms every once in a while for checkups and so we can see others faces again! One thing that’s very annoying is the low stock and how everyone is going Absolutely crazy about stocking up on essential items!

Dear NSW State Library, COVID 19 has been bad for me because I am a sporty and energetic kid that loves footy. Unfortunately everything related to sports have been cancelled. There are no sports like NRL and basketball. But some good things are that I can still exercise on my bike and take my dog for a walk. But not being able to go to the public park around the corner from my house is bad because I like going on the swings. Playing my ps4 is pretty good because there’s nothing else to do around this time.