Quarantine?

March 25-April 25,2020

A quick collection of photos I've taken and quotes I've been motivated by over the course of my new life in quarantine so far.

HOW I'VE BEEN SPENDING MY TIME...

-Homework

-Homework

-Did I say homework?

I'm honestly not mad because it does keep me busy! I'll never not complain about it though cuz I can 😜

-ONLINE SHOPPING (guilty) 👀

Y'all ever just add things to your wishlist and carts on 50 different websites but never actually send it? I recommend. Kinda funnnnn.

*TIP* I always try not to buy something unless I can think of at least 5 different fits. We shopping smart all 2020 !

-READING

I honestly thought the times of me sitting and reading a book were over until quarantine. I never had the time (because I never made the time) to read books. They're kind of a whole commitment that I was never down to commit to...until now, and I'm glad I did. Reading has definitely helped me think about life so much more, in a good way!

Books I've read so far and recommend:

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven

Currently Reading:

The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

Made to Stick by Chip Heath, Dan Heath

Books I want to read:

Grit by Angela Duckworth

Driven From Within by Michael Jordan

-COOKING

I actually can't cook for shit, well couldn't before quarantine. 😅 My mom's an amazing cook and I was lowkey a disgrace because the only things I ever really cooked were quesadillas, eggs, oatmeal, toast and things that don't count.

It was always hard for me to find the time to cook especially while in school, I always wanted to though. During school I would be on campus for most of the day, so by the time I got back home it was always late and I was not about to make a whole meal and a whole mess to clean up. BUT none of that even is a concern anymore since I really just be in my house all hours of the day now!! So I've been CHEFFIN one might say 😉

What I've learned to make so far:

Steak

Spam Fried Rice

Chicken Alfredo

Red Thai Curry

Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Salmon

KatsuDon

Banana Pancakes

Home Fries

Acai Bowls

What I plan to make:

Pad Thai

Mango Sticky Rice

TBD...

-CLEANING

Is it just me or is it kind of fun? I'm also a little OCD and need to have everything clean, but regardless, y'all should be sanitizing yo stufffff

-RUNNING

I hate running. I am not a runner by any means, but the plan is to become one! (ish) I think running is all a mental battle and by getting in the mindset to convert myself into a runner, I'm thinking it will also help me strengthen my mind. We'll seeeee... It's been pretty tough but I try and go at least 2-3 times a week! The weather has definitely been a good motivation too :)

-MEDITATION?

My anxiety during quarantine like a ton of other people has definitely been more present. I'll wake up and just feel anxious for no reason, and it won't go away for a majority of the day, sometimes it even takes a few days before I feel normal again. We POWER THRU though ;)

To cope, I usually workout and/or journal to get my thoughts out, but sometimes that just doesn't fully work. So I was like hm maybe I'll try meditation. So I downloaded a few meditation apps. What they don't tell you is that after like one free session everything costs money...shocker! I know.

Insight Timer is one that my aunt told me about that does have more free ones, so I've been kind of trying them and they're kind of hard. It's cool to be able to take 10 mins out of your day to just focus on your being, because I feel like I never think to make the time for that. It really does help you change your perspective on things and feel more calm. They weren't lying!

-BINGE WATCHING (LAST ONE BEST ONE)

Lemme tell you guys, I suck at watching shows in their entirety and have maybe watched two series all the way through. I prefer watching movies; rom coms/dramas and sports documentaries to be specific. Thank GOD, for LeBron and his power over ESPN to force them to release "The Last Dance" early. It's about to be what keeps me afloat until June 25 (IYKYK).

Movies I've watched:

I Am Bolt

Creed

Conor McGregor: Notorious

Muse

Kazam

Space Jam

The Platform

Shows I've watched/am watching:

Money Heist

ESPN Cover Story: Deandre Hopkins

The Last Dance

Grownish

All American

Tiger King

Little Fires Everywhere

Narcos (not all of it)

Ozark (I watched one episode I won't lie)

One Tree Hill

Dirty Money (just the one about Trump, shoutout Carly for the rec)

Suite Life On Deck

Hannah Montana

The Proud Family

WNBA Draft (don't even need to say it ❤️)

NFL DRAFT (go herbieeee)

in conclusion...

keep yourself busy and stay positive...this time we have in quarantine is a blessing in disguise, you just gotta believe that! Everything happens for a reason :)

GOOD NIGHT 💤