The past weeks have been tumultuous! Ever since my classmates and I were notified that Fairview High School was closed, we’ve been through a roller coaster of emotions.
Dear TRENDS Diary,
The past weeks have been tumultuous! Ever since my classmates and I were notified that Fairview High School was closed, we’ve been through a roller coaster of emotions. At first, we were excited to sleep in, but as the dust settled and we realized the severity of the situation, all we wanted was to go back to our first period classes again. We’re all left thinking about the missed good-byes, unfinished assignments, and the culminating chapters of our year that we may never get back.
As for my family, we’ve been following the CDC guidelines and staying isolated at home. Both my parents work remotely, and employers have been flexible to support their needs. We order online through Whole Foods and King Soopers as much as possible to limit any contact. When my mother goes to the grocery store, she picks up food and other supplies for our neighbors, many of whom are elderly. Fortunately, without the constant rush of school and work, I’ve felt more connected than ever with my family.
While I haven’t been able to interact with my friends face-to-face, I’ve been keeping in touch frequently through social media and FaceTime. I think when we shift the paradigm from “social distancing” to “distant socializing,” it makes the situation more manageable.
As American health care infrastructure is projected to surpass its capacity in the upcoming weeks, I’ve been working diligently to help spread awareness for my teacher’s husband, who has started an initiative called Response4Life with professors at MIT to produce and distribute low-cost ventilators to hospitals.
Although COVID-19 has forced us physically apart, the success of our response lies in how we integrate with our community in innovative ways.
-Tarun Amasa, Fairview High School senior
