The day schools were shut down, the news telling everyone that they will be quarantined and families trying to stock up, was the day I knew my life was going to change forever. In every way it was a challenge but I knew I had to adapt. Online school started, stores ran out of toilet paper, food, hygiene products etc, and everyone had to wear masks outside hoping you didn’t get sick. Anxiety came over for a visit and fear rushed through everyone’s veins. I knew right away “this year will be the one dynamite gal.”

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Michelle Mendoza

Sometimes I leave the house forgetting to grab a mask. It went from "Oh no my keys!" to "Oh no my mask!". Wearing masks are requirements to do anything outside of our house.