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Challenge accepted ✅

The quarantine made me a blogger. I do not believe.

In my fantasy everything looked different. Probably this is the first time in my life when all my plans have failed in one moment. Everything and immediately. Plans, tickets, expectations, anticipation of new events, adventures, meetings. The borders are closed and the escape routes too. But I decided to stay in Hungary and not leave the ESC project. I’m going to go through this challenge together with the ESC community.

Well, there was skepticism in the beginning. We didn’t want to believe in the seriousness of the situation. We had hopes that it would end soon. We still hope and we KNOW it will be over, but we should be stronger and more patient than we expected.

The 21st of February. I was flying to Milan in anticipation of a long-awaited event. I didn’t know how this world would change after that weekend. In those days a broken washing machine, lost items and a fine of 39 euros seemed like a real tragedy. The square in front of the Milan Cathedral was crowded, and the bars in the Navigli area were full of people. It was time for aperitivo and people were joking about the coronavirus.

But it happened. What should we do in this situation? 

✅ Don't panic 

✅ Follow the rules and instructions

✅Try to take advantage of this situation (just remember how often in the past you complained about the lack of free time)

This situation also confirms that people still need people. Yes, we became cynical and went to the world of social media. But in critical circumstances people began to look for support from each other again. Has anyone already talked to people with whom contact was lost? I have.

Maybe it's time to reboot? Maybe this time came to expose our human nature? (by the way I think we are better than we used to think ). I think that in this situation we should try to be more tolerant than ever. Understand those who panic, those who buy kilometers of toilet paper, those who deny the seriousness of the situation (perhaps this is one way of psychological protection). I don't think this is a time for judging, I think this is a time for supporting. And take care of yourself, please!

Komentarze

29.03.20, 12:16
"This situation also confirms that people still need people." 100%! we are in this together, and all i hope is for this time to pass quickly so we can return to "normal", but than, is "normal" ever going to happen? i made the decision to stay as well, and after a week of panicking and sleepless nights, i am hopeful again even though i can not complete block out the huge impact the situation is having on us worldwide- socially, emotionally, mentally, financially and of course on our health... does the covid19 situation affect you at the moment during your project? are there other volunteers in your project too? wherever you are, stay safe and glad, you became a blogger )
janan
janan
01.04.20, 14:30
Thank you for reply and supporting! Two weeks ago I wanted to get psychological assistance, but now I’m a psychologist for my friends in Russia, because everything is just beginning there. All volunteers from my preject stayed here and I‘m glad for it. However everything is still difficult! But we just need to try not to get involved in this situation too deep and think about our mental health! Take care of yourself!
Irina_Shu
Irina_Shu
13.05.20, 06:37
I really agree with what you wrote, especially with the first sentence. This is the first time all my plans have failed in one moment but as you said leaving the project is not the good option and we can still try to help each other, even if we can't do it in person. At beginning I've also thought to leave the project. I was in Italy till the 1st of March. When I came in Hungary I was full of ideas about what to do, where to go but in one moment the only thing I could do was to go to the supermarket and make a lot of online things. It was ok for about two months, because the situation of my friends in Italy was even worse and I've tried to stay positive for all of them. I've felt like it wasn't fair to be negative in a moment that was really difficult for everyone. Now that things are going back to normal, I'm trying to do my best for meeting new people and kind of creating that bubble that being abroad should mean for all of us.
marys91
marys91