SEAS THE DAY

Just a couple weeks ago, school ended, and now all of the free time that we had previously has multiplied. When school was in session we would find excuses to stay in our rooms and “work," however now it's summer and we all must find ways to keep ourselves entertained. Even though many of us have gotten slightly lazy over quarantine it is important to keep your priorities in check.

Bond with Family: Being stuck at home, though boring 75% of the time, has a couple of perks. Other than giving you enough time to binge watch all your favorite shows, you also have many opportunities to get closer with your family. There are a variety of things to do, even during quarantine. This can include movies nights, baking together, going on a picnic, taking a walk, backyard camping, or play games such as Charades, Monopoly, or Trivia. These are all perfect ways to get closer to each member of your family.

Stay in Touch: I know personally, quarantine has separated me from a few of my friends but also brought me closer together with many. Though it’s more difficult to maintain close relationships when you can’t see people face to face or in person, there are still a variety of things you can do to keep in touch with the people that are important to you. There is a wide range of platforms that you can use to communicate with your friends such as FaceTime, instagram, Netflix party, Houseparty, and many more. Though there may not be much to talk about during these times, it's important to remind people that they matter to you and that you are there for them.

Be Involved: Quarantine gives you time to do a lot, but there is nothing more important right now than staying involved whether it may be in your community or even in Key Club. Key Club still offers amazing ways to do community service even though we are in quarantine. This includes making masks, answering questions to donate food, or making cards to send to soldiers and first responders. Now that we have an abundance of time, there is no better time to take part in these activities. We want to continue making a difference, especially at times like this, and it is very important to continue to be an active member of your community.