Who would have thought 2020 would have such a rough start? Businesses closing early, roads empty with cars, Disney and Universal parks shutting down — what has this world come to? We need to step back from the situation. We are all too close for comfort about the issue. Shut off the news, this is the time to not think about the past or future. Be present. Although it feels the world is giving us the ultimate middle finger, we need to remember the importance of these precautions. This is for own well-being and it’s not a forever thing.
To the students studying abroad or ones with future travel plans: I know it sucks not knowing or maybe having your plans canceled before or during your trips. Live in the moment and realize the memories you made in those countries. If you never got to travel because of cancellations, this is also adding some culture to your life. The whole world is on hiatus, but at the same time, we are all working together to protect everyone in it. All the countries are, at this moment, united through this virus — even if it’s scary — working together to ensure safety. This is just temporary and the world will go back to its original state, but these countries need to be certain they are safe for visitors and tourists.
To the whole world: let’s put differences aside in this situation. Safety and health always come first. These tense times need to encourage kinder behavior towards each other. We are all in the same boat. It’s time to work together and help each other out. If a neighbor is running low on soap, be kind enough to let them borrow some. This is a time to show the true colors of unity as the world is at a standstill to wait out the worst of the storm.
