December 31st 11:59pm
5,4,3,2,1!!!! Happy New Year!
So I thought….
2020 has been a year like no other and honestly something I wasn’t expecting. This is a letter to you.
Dear 2020,
You arrived with a vengeance, shocking us by storm. The tragic passing of the 9 beautiful souls on January 26,2020 which rocked the world. Still grieving this loss only to get catapulted into a pandemic that could’ve been prevented. Coronavirus (Covid-19) has changed how I interact with people. I have this seen deadly virus hit close to home with people I know who have fought through it. I have also seen this country hit over 6 million cased and surpassing 150,000 deaths. Countless quarantines and the realization that covid is here to stay. So stay masked up lol..How has covid changed my perspective on living? I have spent the past 5 months isolated, limiting my exposure to people (friends included) to be safe as well as trying to keep my mind clear from the fear of the unknown. I had to adapt and get creative while in quarantine besides going to work. My activities included lots of sleeping, binging new series on netflix like Tiger King lol and old ones such as Grey’s Anatomy. I also have spent time rewatching my favorite MCU movies such as Avengers, Black Panther, and Iron Man. I never thought 2020 would be the year of reflection, adjustment, and adaptation but here we are. Almost 6 months into my new job, remembering my trip to new orleans when I received the call to interview. If I would’ve known this would be my last out of state of trip for awhile, I definitely would have lived it up some more. I’m hopeful I get to return. Since covid, I am more cautious about where I go and how long I’m gone. I honestly just want to feel some sense of normalcy but I know it will be awhile before that happens. 2020 you have reminded me of so much during this quiet time despite the entrance you made. You have reminded me it’s okay to be alone and to treat yourself. You reminded to still show love and support of others even though I can’t be near them like I want. You reminded me to still accomplish my goals and push through. But 2020 you have also sucker punched with countless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and most recently Chadwick Boseman. I thought I would be done grieving or feeling immense sadness but honestly it comes in waves. Chadwick’s death has reminded me to remember my purpose and remember why I’m here. I am going to do my best to live in my purpose. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. Lastly 2020, you have forwarned me in such a way to be prepared for what is to come. As we get ready to vote between now and November 3, I can feel that change is on the horizon. Desperate change is needed. We are in the last 4 months of what has been a record breaking, breath-taking, and honestly exhausting year. I am going to continue to push through and stay positive. I hope that I get to enjoy the remainder of the year and make some memories.
-Mariah
To everyone who has read to this point, Thank You. I just want to remind you to use your platform and voice to VOTE, We need you! 🙂
Live in your purpose
I dedicate this post to Chadwick A. Boseman
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