My Routine in COVID-19 Times

By Rishaan S., student at The Study Huddle.

I have been home because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). It has impacted many lives, and more people keep catching it. At home we try to keep a safe distance when talking to neighbors, and we use the 20-second hand-washing rule.

Honestly? I kind of like it. My parents are my only actual people to play with, which is a good thing. I am an only child, so it doesn't bother me. A pro of being a single child is that if someone gifts something or my parents buy something, I am 100% guaranteed to get it. And I have no complaints about spending time with my parents — in fact, I prefer it. My dad is always on non-stop calls, and my mom is either cooking or doing something else, but I don't blame them; they work hard to keep me healthy and safe.

I have a console to myself, and an old computer my dad fixed up for me. It does get boring, but sometimes my parents play "No Apologies" (the Sorry game) with me, which is fun. I mostly play with my friends online now — my friend and I do video calls on our computers and play online games. Other things that keep me busy: homework and reading. My mom and I both like to read in a quiet place.

After watching TV for a long time, it gets pretty boring. So when we were all free, we played skribbl.io (that's how it's spelled). It's a game like Pictionary, except we draw on computers. My parents loved it. I also play squash, cricket, and catch.

E-learning, on the other hand, is not a problem. It's super easy because there's minimal work — but it is pretty boring, and I seriously would prefer to go to school. We do Zoom meetings, and that's my only live interaction with my classmates.

Originally published April 2020.