Today, not in school, we wrote letters to our future selves so that they can see what historic event had happened in the past 40-60 years. This is also our last blog for the year. As much as I'm happy with schoolwork coming to a close, I'm also a little sad that I couldn't spend my last day of school with my friends at school. You're only a freshman in high school once (unless you repeat a grade).
Dear Future Joi,
You would not believe what happened to you 40-60 years ago! The Coronavirus is a virus of my time that originated in China. It has taken the world by storm. We have been out of school for about 3 months (it's crazy) and have been in self-isolation. In the beginning, it was fine to me because I didn't have to wake up early for school, but then it took a downhill tumble. The workload started to pile up every day and it started getting harder and harder by the subjects. But now that the year is coming to an end, the workload is getting lighter. Another thing that is hard is that everyone has to wear a mask almost wherever they go (if they even leave the house). The place, in my opinion, that feels really awkward wearing a mask is Walmart. But COVID-19 hasn't been all bad. Self-isolation has given me time to work out (exercise) and pick up some new hobbies. The summer will definitely be different. Vacation plans have been canceled except for our trip to Myrtle Beach to visit my brother. Beachmont Christian camp is still opening, so I will still keep my job as a junior counselor. There are probably going to be a lot of new rules and safety precautions, however. The next school year most likely will be different. Hopefully, they won't cancel the golf season in the spring. My advice to you, future Joi, is this: Live everyday like it's your last. Live in the present. Take care.
From- Joi '23
