My thoughts on the COVID-19 situation during the first lockdown.

Summary

The author reflects on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the uncertainty and hardships faced during the first lockdown, while recognizing the socio-economic disparities it has highlighted and expressing hope for a better future.

Abstract

The article captures the author's retrospective thoughts on the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the persistent uncertainty and worsening conditions with each passing day. The author questions survival post-pandemic, noting the year's series of disasters and the irony of the situation pleasing 'grim reapers.' Despite the attempt at humor, the author points out the stark contrast in experiences: some people struggle to fill their abundant free time, while others face dire survival challenges, including lack of transportation and financial resources due to lockdowns. The pandemic has also been a revelation for the author, unveiling a blind eye previously turned to socio-economic imbalances globally. The hope is for an improved world post-pandemic—one that is safer, peaceful, and free from violence and deadly viruses, where people are content with their lives. As the world grapples with new virus strains and the second wave of infections, the author emphasizes the importance of staying indoors, caring for loved ones, and maintaining mental and physical health.

Opinions

The author expresses a sense of global dismay and uncertainty about the future amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is a recognition of the disparity in how different people are experiencing the pandemic, with some in relative comfort and others in severe distress.
The author admits to a previous ignorance of socio-economic issues, suggesting the pandemic has exposed these inequalities.
The pandemic is seen as a wake-up call for societal change and improvement.
The author advocates for solidarity and collective action to overcome the crisis, focusing on health and well-being.
There is a hopeful outlook for a world that is safer and more equitable after the pandemic.

My thoughts on the COVID-19 situation during the first lockdown.

I just stumbled upon a piece of writing that I did during the initial lockdown and I think the words still stand because nothing much hasn’t changed in our lives right now. Here goes —

Whole covid situation — We are in a fix. We don’t really know what’s going to come next and it’s getting worse and worse with each passing day. Are we going to survive after all this? That’s a burning question right now — because we have had a stellar year full of disasters, I’m sure all the grim reapers are pretty happy with whatever that is going on right now. Also thanks to Lucifer for fucking us up.

Okay, jokes apart, It’s strange times for us people where some of them are not knowing how to spend their free time that is in abundance but still won’t do anything about it and there are a few others who are struggling to survive the end of the day, people have been walking miles and miles in an attempt to reach home or a safer safe that is currently elusive to them thanks to the lockdown that there is no transport for people who are away from their homes and also lack in the financial department.

I don’t really know what to outrage about anymore in this covid situation because I’m privileged and anything I talk about has always been happening and I for one was blind this whole time ignoring this whole socio-economic imbalance in the country and the world we live in. I hope things get better in the coming days and irrespective of what country and under whose government you live in.

Fingers crossed for a safer, peaceful and a world without mishaps, violence and deadly viruses and a world where people are free, happy and satisfied with everything that they should need in life. (don’t know about the satisfaction thing, coz, why not? WE ARE HUMANS, THE ETERNAL SCAVENGERS OF THE PLANET)

We’re now in the second waves and multiple new strands of the virus are emerging from different countries with the faster transmission rates and there’s not really much that we can do to make things better for us. We just have to stay indoors, take care of our friends and family and be healthy and not lose our sanity during these testing times.