It’s been more than a year since this pandemic started. I can’t say it’s been more than a year since I last traveled, but it’s been a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back in February when the new cases seemed to be tapering off and active cases were low for a densely populated metropolitan, I was able to take a weekend off to the mountains of Rizal for a much-needed break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It got me eager to do more staycations, but the cases went up again due to the new variants of the coronavirus that are more contagious, coupled with people getting laxer with maintaining the minimum health protocols to protect themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s frustrating, but at the same time, I have come to an understanding and acceptance that it’s going to take a while before we go back to a semblance of what “normal” life is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The virus seems to adapt better and faster to ensure its survival, and I suppose there’s a lesson to be learned there. If you can’t adjust and adapt to the situation, you’re not going to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’re all doing our best and the pandemic is testing our mettle to its breaking point. The question is, how do you respond to it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was lucky that I was already seeing a therapist to help me with my issues when the pandemic started. I believed it greatly help me with being able to cope with being cooped at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It empowered me to find solutions to help myself. While I can’t say that I am completely and totally okay, I am coping well, considering my circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n