Hi everyone,

(Enjoy some pictures throughout of my quarantine)

I know the world is in shambles right now and I have been gone for a while. I guess a lot just happened as soon as we started the new year and I needed time to process.

As you all know, we are currently in a pandemic, which is not great. I have no words to currently describe how saddening the situation is all around the world and how I wish we could just pass this year without ever thinking of it ever again. I’m not going to reprimand you all on the situation as that’s all that has been on the news for the past 4 months, so; wash your hands, social distance and take some time off. This is all hard on everyone right now, so I want you to take some time to work on yourselves and prioritise. Many of us now have lost jobs, can’t see loved ones or have many other things ruined due to the current climate so just take some time to breathe, I know it’s not great and won’t solve all your problems but just being in the moment right now might be a little helpful. Being in the moment is hard for me, I am always the kind of person to plan ahead and currently I can’t do that so that strikes me a lot too.

Personally wise, I have been okay. I’m doing a lot of private work to deal with current issues. Most will be posted here. I am trying to get some photo stories together on quarantine and my time in Germany so that has been keeping me busy. Also artwork, I do like to paint and draw so I might create a section here to show you guys some of that, let me know.

I have had a hard time this year as many. Firstly, as you know if you have read my last post, I lost my dog at the end of January so that has been really hard on me. I decided to get my first tattoo in his honour (image below) I really like it, it kind of felt right to do so and made my grieving a little easier as he will now always be with me and by my side.

Also, in one of my past posts, I mentioned my year-long placement ventures, which I finally found one and it was great but unfortunately, that will not be happening due to Corona. I was devastated but tried to look on the bright side, I get to do my final year and graduate with all my friends so that’s what got me out through the issue best, and of course, their support and my boyfriends help. This placement was also going to help us move in together when we graduated but I guess we will just do it differently and it might take a little longer, but that’s okay we have to take things as they come this year I guess.

Talking about academics, I know some of you reading this might have found out not long ago your GCSE and A-Level grades will be based on predicted grades, which is not right. A lot of people are having to close businesses and losing jobs which is also not right. This whole craziness is ruining so many opportunities it’s actually mind-blowing and I cannot believe how strong you have all been through this. If I was in this situation I would have blown up but I see a lot of you working on the government’s decisions, which I applaud you for doing so.

I just thought to check in, I am taking it slow as most but will try to get stuff on here now as all of my university stuff is online and nearly finished. I was supposed to go on holiday but that has been cancelled too so I now have some time on my hands. I am currently writing a short story as an assignment and thinking of posting it here too but I will have to see copyright permissions first so I will update you on this too. My pets have been keeping me busy and entertained so that is a plus of being home all the time.

I know its easier said than done but try and process this situation slowly, the whole world is panicking right now and we just need to try and keep calm as hopefully, this will blow over. Check-in with family and friends, do something creative, keep entertained, make a difference. The world is standstill right now, so this is your opportunity to get out there and try something new or something you already love, don’t waste this time “off”.

Stay safe, Love Kasia x