Day 1- I dont understand what all the fuss is about. Its quite nice getting a break from work for a week. Why all the complaining? I get to stay home with my pets, chill out, catch up on my Netflix, and literally do NOTHING, lol! This is great.
Day 2- I woke at the time of my alarm, without my alarm. Huh.. I guess my body is used to getting up when its supposed to. More Netflix, more cuddles.. This is great.
Day 3- Up at 7:30am again. Dont know why, since I stayed up way too late last night. I kinda dont feel like Netflix AGAIN or TV at all for that matter. Ill just snuggle with the doggos and stare at my social media for hours, lol! Not much else to do
Day 5- Today Im out of bowls, I guess Ill do some dishes and house cleanup. When thats done, I might as well pick up some of the piling garbage and random shit laying around my house.
Day 6- Got a call from my boss: the company is remaining closed for the month, yay! This is what I had been hoping for, getting time off like everyone else, especially since the company isnt essential. I dont think I should have to work when others dont have to.
Day 8- I slept in this morning. I guess my body is finally getting out of the hang of getting up and going to work. I need to get some more cereal. I guess Ill go out shopping today after I shower and wash my hair.
Day 9- I dont think Ill get dressed today. I mean, why? I went shopping yesterday, its not like Ill be going anywhere today.
Day 10- Netflix, called my mom, and caught up on life, then I slept a lot.
Day 13- Been feeling tired. Havent been doing much.
Day 14- Stayed in bed today, didnt feel up to much.
Day 16- So, yea, I am starting to get restless, Ive only been out twice in the last 16 days. Dont know what to do anymore. Kinda feel like shit for no reason.
Day 17- I really should pick up a hobby. Sitting here all day is making me not feel well. What am I supposed to pick up and learn? I dont even know what interests me anymore. Im just used to going to work everyday, I havent even had time for hobbies.
Day 21- Ugh! Another month??? I cant believe it. 3/4th of the way through the month and company shutdown is being extended AGAIN. Im feeling so anxious now days. Its so hard, my entire lifestyle changing in an instant. I thought this would be fun, I thought it was what I wanted.. But I feel trapped, caged, and I dont want it anymore.
Day 23- I decided to overcome the situation. Im going to face the whole damn thing and just BE MY BEST SELF ANYWAYS! I made a checklist of things I wanted to complete during this time. 1. Yoga 2. Gardening 3. Cleaning 1 room of the house a day. This will give me something other than a million hours ticking by so slowly to focus on. Im setting my alarm tonight, and Im starting my new regiment tomorrow.
Day 24- I slept in. I turned off my alarm and slept in. I guess my new regiment will have to wait another day.
Day 27- I dont feel way. Not a cold or flu, or Covid 19 (thankfully), just an achy sad giving up kind of feeling. I dont feel like doing anything. Nowadays, I pull myself out of bed to get something to eat or drink, and I have to drag myself to the bathroom to pee or take a shit. This is SO bleh. I want out.
Day 30- Its been a month. A whole month. Im ready to pull my hair out. Im ready to scream. I have screamed. Ive screamed and cried a lot. I feel like Im going crazy. I get to call my mom or dad, I get to talk to my friends and loved ones, but the moment the call ends, I have to face the reality that I.. I am alone.
Day 31- Fuck this. Its the beginning of a new month, and literally the same day as any other. Im going crazy. Its one month in, with no end in sight. I dont know what Im going to do. I dont know how Im going to survive this Im afraid of what is going to happen. Not so afraid of the disease, but of what I might do to myself. Someone, please, HELP.
-Anonymous: March-2020
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Coronavirus Quarantine: A Short Horror Story
Short StoryA daily diary-style report of one woman's experience at home, alone, with nothing to do, with no end in sight.
