A horrible month

This month has been absolutely horrible.
Covid-19 is affecting the whole of the UK and as we're all now in lock down, it feels like it's never going to get better. It will certainly have to get a lot worse before it gets better, but how long this period of getting worse will last, I'm not sure anyone knows. Whether after these three weeks of lock down that the Government have put into place will actually make the difference they are hoping for, or whether the lock down will have to continue for another prolonged amount of time, is unknown. However, given the current statistics I would opt for the latter.
This whole crisis has created concerns for the vast majority. I am worried for my friends and family who I cannot see, like I'm sure we all are! A lot of work places have shut, mine included. Both my mum and step-dad are working from home, like many parents out there I'm sure. My mum for one is concerned of as to whether she'll even have a job to go back to after all of this, which is terrifying. I know she's not the only one worrying about this, but it makes her feel no better nonetheless.
My best friend is going to miss out on her graduation and her degree show. These events aren't being postponed, but instead cancelled. I understand the circumstances can't be helped, but how is this fair? If you would you like to make a difference, please go to this link and sign the petition to ensure her degree show can still go ahead!
https://www.change.org/p/nigel-carrington-ual-save-our-degree-show
My sister and my flatmates are all studying dance. Their University, like all the others, is now closed. How are they supposed to complete a dance degree without the facilities to do so? How are they supposed to complete their dance degrees without actually being allowed to be near any other dancers?
I, like many other students, am worried for my future. My graduation isn't supposed to take place until October, but I am still worried about whether or not this will go ahead. My remaining lectures and seminars have moved online. This has made life incredibly difficult, but I have no choice. One of the major projects I am working on in my final year is an online literary magazine. Making this without actually being with my team in the flesh is really difficult, so we are now making an online magazine...virtually. Through Skype, we are somehow managing to get it done. If we pull it off, it will be something of a miracle!
On top of this, like all the other students that I know, I am currently renting a property I cannot stay in. Due to living in London, where the virus is incredibly bad right now, it was best to come home. I have no access to any of my University facilities anyway!
Amongst all this chaos and the world feeling like it's falling apart, I am trying to consider the positives. If I don't, I think I'll go mad.
As frustrated as I am about my degree, at least I am able to continue it. Granted, it is not ideal, but at least I get to finish it. Naturally, I don't feel as supported as I would if I was physically at Uni and I am incredibly worried for my upcoming deadlines, but at least I still have deadlines and my degree hasn't been cancelled altogether!
Being stuck in lock down isn't fun and I'm sure most people will agree, but it's giving me time I may never get back. I can focus on my Uni work for as long or as little as I wish because I'm on my own schedule. I can run a lot more because I have more time. I can finally read the pile of books that have been abandoned because my degree has given me no time to read them! Also, Disney+ - it's incredible (thank you Scott for letting me use your account!)
Bigger than all of this is that we're all in this together, every single one of us! It certainly gives us time to reflect on what we are thankful for.
Thank you to the NHS and all the hospital staff for all you do whilst the majority of us are sitting on our bums all day!
Thank you to all the supermarket workers for keeping the shelves stacked amongst the panic buying chaos!
Thank you to the teachers who are still going in to schools to teach children of all the key workers!
Thank you to everyone else who is continuing to work and help the nation during this horrible time!

In the words of my mum, all the while we have a roof over our heads, each other, food on the table and loo roll, we'll be ok!

Dotty 
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