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Sofia is with her mom Martha in upstate New York and we caught up with her to ask a few questions. Sofia, what have been the gifts of this time of quarantine? What have you enjoyed about it? It’s nice to have time to do things. Like art projects or bake or really anything you want. And your school day ends when your work is done. It’s amazing how you have time on a Wednesday night when I’d usually have violin practice from 3-5. We’re rushing home, eating dinner, really quickly taking a shower. I don’t have time like this.  I have more time to hang out to my dog Steve. Steve is a totally different dog here. He doesn’t want to snuggle in NY and now he just wants to love you and it’s just amazing. I have class during the week and enrichment activities. I made this car, it was fun. I figured out how to make it on my own. My teachers are really nice.  I see a lot of flowers outside and they’re so beautiful. I pick them all the time because they’re so pretty and so my mom and aunt got me some vases and I started collecting flowers to put in the vases. These are the ones I have right now.  Last Wednesday I made pretzels with my mom. I asked her, “Why don’t we do this at home?” And she said, “Well, we don’t usually have time on a Wednesday night. We’re rushing around and now we have time do that.” My mom is fun. She lets me do a lot of things. She’s nice, loving and takes care of me.  I miss my dad. He’s not here with me. He’s in NYC and I can only FaceTime chat with him. And it’s hard.
So what do you do when you feel sad? Sometimes I ask my mom to call my dad. Sometimes I don’t really write but draw my feelings. Sometimes I scribble because I’m angry. I draw a sad person because I’m sad. It’s according to my emotions. Sometimes it makes me feel better but sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone about it. It makes me feel better, to have someone pray for me and I feel like I’m embraced in God and that makes me feel better, like I’m loved.
15 Comments
Martha Y Lee
5/4/2020 11:51:31 am
That's one smart kid! No bias or anything tho....
Jenna C
5/4/2020 03:06:05 pm
Sofia, this is such a beautiful blog entry. Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed reading it. Those pretzels look yummy and it looks like you have a cool fort in the living room (in the background of that photo).
Julia
5/4/2020 04:49:59 pm
Thank for so much for sharing what quarantine has been like for you! You’ve been up to some great things. I love that you’ve been picking flowers, baking and drawing. I hope and pray you will be able to see your dad in person soon.
MaryEllen
5/4/2020 05:32:36 pm
I love knowing about your feelings, Sofia! You are reminding me that there are bright spots even when times are hard. I also like hearing that Steve is finding a new way to be cuddly during this time. I miss you! 7/6/2024 06:08:24 am
Reading Sofia's account of her quarantine experience was truly heartwarming. It's amazing to see how she's embraced the slower pace of life and found joy in the simple pleasures. From art projects to baking pretzels with her mom, Sofia's newfound time has allowed her to explore her creativity and bond with her family. Her observations about her dog, Steve, and the beautiful flowers around her home highlight how quarantine has given her the opportunity to connect more deeply with her surroundings. It's inspiring to hear how she's making the most of this unique time, turning it into a period of growth and discovery. Sofia's story is a reminder that even in challenging times, there are moments of joy and new experiences to cherish. 8/5/2024 05:34:16 am
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Such a lovely and touching reflection from Sofia! "The Gifts of Quarantine Time" truly shows how even during tough moments, simple joys at her "home away from home" bring warmth and inspiration. Thank you for sharing her thoughtful perspective—it’s heartwarming to see creativity and gratitude shining through at just ten years old. Leave a Reply. |
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