This pandemic has seriously altered everyone's way of life, and I am no exception. Many things I seemingly took for granted aren't as easy to do during these trying times. One big aspect of my lifestyle that has been seriously affected has been my active lifestyle, and while I'd like to think I'm staying active and healthy in the safety of my own home, it simply isn't the same. Before this pandemic hit, I would always be out doing something, being active. Whether it be soccer, ultimate, or any other physical activity, these things are much harder to do during these trying times and they are just a few examples of things I miss. At this moment in time, my soccer team should be fighting it out to win the coastal cup, and eventually provincials. However, this obviously is not the case, and I am now resorting to nutmegging my brother in our front lawn. The other activity that I no longer have the pleasure of doing is ultimate frisbee. I had been appointed captain of our junior team and we had the potential to win provincials for the first time in over ten years. Unfortunately, this experience has been ripped away from us like a piece of wax from someone's upper thigh. Although, this doesn't mean I will just wallow for several weeks and dream about what could've been, instead I am trying to be proactive and make the most of an unfortunate situation. I'm doing this by taking part in several home workouts and going out into my yard to make sure I still know how to kick a ball and throw a frisbee.
Furthermore, I miss my friends. It may sound cliché, but having people to talk to and support throughout the day is something we all miss. These lads and laddies have helped me keep my head screwed on tight, but without them, I am starting to unspool like a ball of yarn. Without these people constantly making sure I'm not doing anything too stupid, I fear I may lose my head. Just the other day I drank 9 litres of water! This basic human connection is something we have all been starved of so hopefully we get it back sooner rather than later because a good old pat on the head is something we surely all miss.
In conclusion, this pandemic has gotten us all feeling a little cooped up, but if we ride it out hopefully we can resume our normal lives within the next couple months. Until then, stay safe, stay healthy and social distance like a boss.
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