March 25, 2020 – Jimena CAS Journal Entry

House Journal Entry

• What is happening in your lives right now?

Right now, I haven’t left my house in a week and a few days making days super boring and tiring. Also, I’ve been receiving classes online which I am grateful for because many kids in the world right now don’t have access to these types of technology.

• What is something you’ve been putting off doing that you now suddenly have time for?

Something that I’ve been putting off doing but suddenly have time, for now, is trying DIY activities from my Pinterest board.

• What shows/movies have been helping you cope during this time?

Shows like Friends have helped me laugh and relieve some stress. Also, I had a Harry Potter marathon a few days ago which boosted my energy a little bit.

• What is one small thing you are doing to bring a little joy or comfort into your day?

Organizing or decorating my room is something that I’m doing to bring a little joy or comfort into my day. I also try to clean my room to the best of my ability because being surrounded by an organized clean space makes me feel more productive.

• How do you stay focused when studying from home?

I put my phone away or shut it off completely. I like working in quiet spaces where I feel like I can hear my thoughts and that helps me focus when studying.

• What is the most hilarious thing you’ve seen that distracted you from studying? Tell me about it or link it here. Why was it funny to you?

The most hilarious thing I saw so far that distracted me from studying was this Tik Tok of a kid running after its puppy at airport security. It made me laugh because it was a kid who had no chance of catching his puppy and it also reminded me of the times I’ve had to go running after my dogs when they escape.

• If you had a mantra right now, what would it be? Why?

I would say my mantra right now would be “be the energy you want to attract” because I really want this whole virus thing to be over so I can go back to school, hang out with my friends, etc. Therefore, I need to remain positive so positive things happen around me.

• Who do you see most now?

My brother and my dog. I usually remain in my room because it’s my little cave and my parents are usually working in the living room but my brother always pops his head in my room and sees what I’m doing. Same thing with my dog, we watch movies together.

• What is the most annoying thing about that person?

My brother tends to grab my school supplies without permission and that usually bothers me or that he cries over the stupidest things.

• What do you love about being stuck with that person/people?

That he’s a kid and is so spontaneous that it’s funny. I love him