Work Stress and Holiday Rush
It seems that our class is definitely looking forward to the end of this troublesome semester. A year full of surprises and tragedies is almost over and one can only wish for the upcoming year to be better. The coronavirus has impacted the way in which holidays are celebrated. As I was reading the journals I have noticed that after Thanksgiving, some people started preparing themselves for Christmas. Others on the other hand, were simply stressed out from the heavy workload. Final Assignments and work-related tasks can be problematic. My classmates’ efforts to overcome their busy schedule is very inspiring to read about. The hard-work should definitely be recognized. -Can Eker, journal curator
Stressed out from work overflow
I was up until around 4 am doing work. -Varoon Phondge, December 3, 2020
Today was a very busy day, and I went outside of my house for the first time in several weeks. -A.W., December 4, 2020
Worked through the holiday ‘til the early hours of Friday morning. Homework for school. Then my mind, body, and spirit said: “no mas.” -A. Paprika, November 29, 2020
Today I did an oral history for my project. I talked to one of my friends from college and one from high school. -Steph, December 2, 2020
Preparing for the holiday
I got my Christmas tree today. I usually put up lights on the Christmas tree for both my Mom and Dad’s houses, but because of the pandemic I’m not doing them at my Dads this year. -NA, December 3, 2020
In terms of school work, Christmas shopping, paying bills, and housework, it's been a productive day today, so I'm generally happy. The semester is NEARLY finished, so it's a busy time. I'm looking forward to Christmas and the down-time that will come along with it.- Dominic Putko, December 4, 2020
My sisters are already planning to go to Disney World in the spring when the vaccine comes out. I think it may be too soon to be planning vacations, but I can’t fault them on their optimism. -Christopher, December 5, 2020