Day 2 of Lockdown

Hey guys!

I can't believe that what I will write is an update on the ongoing global pandemic. It feels like I'm in the middle of an apocalypse or dystopian film. But it's true. The world, as I type, is suffering from a global pandemic called COVID-19. As of now, Philippines has a total of 202 cases. And the world is approaching 180,000 cases. Almost 7,500 have died worldwide. A lot of places are in total lockdown.

Metro Manila has been on lockdown since Monday night, March 16. All government and private office are closed for a month. So, we do not have work until April 14. Our law school (and, of course, all schools in Metro Manila) are suspended until the same date. UP has prohibited all means of classes, including online ones because of internet inequality.

This semester, I have 4 subjects. And so far, only one professor has reached out to us on what to do during the suspension for one month. He only gave us topics per week on which we may self-study. At least, we students have something to do. For work, they have no further instructions but to work from home.

It feels surreal. I've been alone in my apartment for 3 days now. I was absent last Monday because I was really uncomfortable going to work. I'm just afraid that I could randomly acquire the virus. (And I was just lazy going to work that day). And then on Tuesday, the total lockdown started. Law school was actually suspended since March 10, a week earlier.

I may have to post much more frequently, since I definitely have more time. And because I think it's important to document all that is happening around me and the world. I may need to document how my health goes, to keep my mental health intact, and just to remind everyone that would be reading this how everything will unfold, or how this will end hopefully.

It really feels weird. When I woke up this morning, I thought it was already Thursday. I can't keep track of time. Good thing convenience stores and restaurants nearby are still open. But some 24-hour fast food chain are now closing. Apparently, a curfew was also issued from 8pm-5am.

People are frustrated with the government. This current administration is the most incompetent this country has ever had. Imagine announcing a lockdown, or community quarantine, or whatever the government wants to call it, but then leaving its citizens without clear rules and regulations. Citizens are at a loss. I can't wait for the election. (Which reminds me, I have yet to register.)

For now, I just read cases and textbooks, and just watch random stuff on Youtube and Netflix. Yesterday, I cleaned our bathroom. I'm not yet getting crazy, but the limitations are killing me. I wanna workout. I wanna run and exercise. But I just get so lazy here in the apartment, I can't do any proper exercise. I have to wake-up early tomorrow and plan to what to do every single day.

I hope this pandemic ends, so we can all go back to our routines.