A mix of Corona and the retirement of the beloved Mary Hillyard have brought Breana Mitchell, the new orchestra teacher, to East. She grew up in the area, and being a Michigander it’s probably a good...
“Quarantine has definitely affected me mentally. I’m a very extroverted person and I get a lot of my energy from seeing people and having conversations with them even if it’s short or a quick passing...
“Surprisingly it is still busy working during quarantine. It’s nice to know that Tropical is doing as much as possible to help our health care workers. We do smoothie drops where we bring smoothies...
“I like that this has given me the opportunity to spend more time on my ideas and really letting my thoughts form into something more. Now I can spend hours on stuff that I really want to. Quarantine...
“Over quarantine my family and I have been watching a lot of movies. But I really miss seeing my friends in person everyday, because FaceTime just isn’t the same. I learned that I actually like going...
“We decided to get a dog because it was the right timing and we have been wanting a dog for a while now so it seemed like the perfect time since my mom is working from home now we can all take care of...
“I’ve spent my time mostly on creative works, both new and old! Writing and drawing take up a good portion of my day but there’s been plenty of time for long walks which has been enjoyable. I’ve...
"In this period of time, I have finally started decorating my room. I’ve been meaning to do it for a while now and I finally got myself to do it. I have two sides of my room, the “normal” side per...
“I post a lot on my spam story and that has definitely increased over quarantine. I feel like the more I post the more people DM me and then the more interactions I have. Creativity, in general, is something...
"During Quarantine, I have been doing lots of homework, playing video games, watching movies that I’ve been wanting to watch, and trying to stay in shape. I like to run around Reeds lake every few days,...
“Quarantine was challenging at first but now I’m slowly adjusting into a new “normal”. I’ve been spending lots of time outside and with my family. I’ve also binged a lot of Netflix shows. Adjusting...
“It has been hard to stay inside and not see any friends or be able to visit family on holidays. It is all worth it in the end just trying to keep people safe and healthy. My parents have both been working...
“I’ve been playing tennis, basketball, and I’ve been running a little bit. But even though I have a lot of free time now, I can’t spend it with my friends which is what I love to do and miss the...
“This situation has definitely made me rethink my priorities in life. I've realized that I don't need to be traveling every weekend for sports, studying 24/7, and sacrificing family time or hobbies to...
"I’ve attempted to learn my great grandpa's accordion from the basement which was fun, and have been getting prepped for college. I’ve been cooking a decent amount and finally put up a hammock in my...
