Today is June 15th.
June 15th means that retail and non-essential shops have reopened as well as some zoos and safari parks, places of worship and secondary schools. Today marks the end of the three-month lockdown as measures are being eased and people’s freedom is growing; whilst there are businesses reopening, in a hope to boost the economy, social distancing is still a MUST.
Social distancing might seem like a palaver but it makes people feel safer, and helps reduce the spread of the infamous virus.
Normally, if we were currently in a world without Covid-19, 17 & 18-year-olds would be finishing their A-level exams – many would’ve finished today including me! – and high school kids in Year 11 would also be finishing their GCSEs. Unfortunately, for some, exams didn’t go ahead and summer started early, despite restrictions.
Today, I would’ve sat my last exam (Biology) and by the end of this week I would’ve been sat by a pool in Torremolinos and whilst I’m obviously a bit disappointed at this, I’m also relieved because hay fever is rife at the moment and I couldn’t sit in exams with a runny nose, streaming eyes and this heat! A holiday would’ve been nice, but instead I get to spend time with my family, cooking dad a luscious meal on Father’s Day and making memories.
Lockdown has been a downer for some but I know for me, it has been a blessing in disguise really; I’ve got to spend time with my family that I wouldn’t have done if I were studying, my sister came home from her year abroad early but still completed it.
Being stuck in a house, with the same people everyday, for three months has made me appreciate my family more and the little things in life.
We spend so much time everyday worrying about materialistic things like fashionable clothing, luxurious holidays abroad and plenty of money but in times like this people realise that the thing that matters most is family. And hopefully during lockdown you’ve experienced great times with the ones you love.
Now, shops are reopening, the weather is nice so enjoy your summer…but remember to social distance!
Until next time…