ECQ Season 2
A year ago, when the ECQ Season 1 was announced, we were all hopeful that one day, this pandemic would end. However, it’s been a year, it just got worst.
Yes, there are vaccines, but there are also new strains.
Yes, there are strict protocols like curfew and new ECQ stuff, but there’s no mass testing.
Yes, there are vaccines, but our LGU is still out of reach.
Honestly, I’ve become more anxious because I live with a senior citizen. That worries me more than my own health. Our house is an open door. Literally.
How am I coping?
First, I rest. I have decided to do nothing at certain days. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed with tons of adjustments and works. Hence, I feel stressed! Anyways, I still find time to work on my pendings. Chill, self.
Second, I rearrange my room every two weeks or whenever I feel to rearrange it. There’s a time when I decided to rearrange it just because I want to and I feel bored.
Third, I journal. I have started writing random stuff without being obligated to post it online. I have kept all those thoughts in my cutie notebook. That sparks joy. Writing just for myself.
Fourth, I try to read books during my free time. Really. I have convinced myself not to buy books unless I have finished reading all my new ones.
Lastly, I try to be spiritually healthy by listening to online retreats, reading daily gospel, attending weekly Bible sharing, and listening to Mass.
Just random thoughts as a writer/MA student/employee/eldest Asian daughter.
You see, being an artist in this time of pandemic is definitely challenging. People expect you or you expect to write more just because you are at home. I set expectations to myself as well to write more and to be more productive just how I do it before pandemic.
I would not want to use pandemic as an excuse but it seems like to be a valid excuse. (Ang gulo ko. Sorry) Basically, I am thriving to be that ‘ideal’ writer who still contributes something to the art world. Chz.
Anyways, this is just an update post about how am I dealing with life lately.
How are you, folks? I hope you are all well and healthy.
Follow me on Twitter! @kimderla Instagram @kim.derla
