제 6 호 The Middle of Somewhere
Kicker: EDITORIAL
The Middle of Somewhere
By Sarah Chae, Editor-in-Chief
Disasters have always been by our side. This time though, it was closer than most of us could bear. Whatever we are thinking, though, the first semester is coming to an end. We are now in the middle of 2020. After the start of the COVID-19, we have experienced many new starts. I know that some people say that this will be a valuable experience. However, this whole self-isolation, buying masks, social distancing, and unfamiliar teaching methods are just making some of us feel like we are in the middle of nowhere. Wherever you are right now, first of all, I want to say: Good work coming all the way here.
Tough times have made some of us get weak mentally and physically. The piles of homework and the fact that we have to be careful every moment in the day did not help us feel any better. How are we going to get through this, and when will this all end? How did you come all the way here?
Maybe you cooked some stuff you never thought you would ever cook. My sister is making cute looking cookies from YouTube and I have started listening to music every day from an idol group called ‘OH MY GIRL.’ Taking pictures of cats in the parking lot helped a lot, too. I saved entertainment expenses because I could not go outside, and I used some of it to support medical staff and donate money to people in need. It sure is not easy to maintain daily life, but we are all trying our own ways.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare said that in order to stay strong, you need to accept the changes in your daily life and keep yourselves healthy. Yoga, meditation, and fun indoor activities are great for this. Make frequent video calls and online contacts with close friends and family to share your feelings. If you need more help, ask experts for some advice. Here are some ways to ask for help.
Everyone can get lost in times like this, but thankfully, everyone can get help too. If you need help, do not forget the contacts above! I hope you can find your way to a healthy, happy, and hopeful somewhere. See you in the middle of somewhere. The SM Herald will always be there for you.
Sarah Chae, Editor-in-chief
Sources:
National Center for Disaster Trauma http://pf.kakao.com/_lKgbxb , https://nct.go.kr
