7/27/2020 0 Comments Must B nIceHi! Future me writing. I actually have another article written about this on my StudyBreaks page so click here to read more and then come back to this one. Enjoy!
This post is going to be a short one because it came to me at four in the morning but, heyyy guys! How are you? There's a lot to say, but there aren't enough words for me to express them quite yet, but we're here for each other. That's what's important, to stay here for each other, even if we can't always say the words or pick up the phone, know that we still have this community. Let's do what we can to be here, in anyway that we can, interpreting that as many ways as we should--whether it's in spirit or through the comments, just do what you can to help you not feel so alone. Aside from that, I'm wishing you all well. Most of us are all "just okay" and that's...okay. Those of us that need help getting there, I'm sending all the love in the world to help you through this tough time. But on that note, I wanted to share something with you! It's rare that I find things on Youtube now that I actually...like. The people I used to watch are no longer the people I'm drawn to now which is interesting to me. (My interests have changed so vastly in only a few short months, which is crazy because that means I've changed which is always a good thing, but anyways), I found a podcast called Must B Nice created and produced by these two guys, Adam Faze and Jamie Dolan. I have no idea who they are but on the podcast they have a segment called Day by Day telling short fictional stories about our lives during the pandemic. And after listening to only three episodes, I truly think it's amazing. They bring in actors that we know and love or can discover to record such real narratives and my favorite part is at the end when they promote a charity to donate to or learn about. I've really been scouring for new resources for myself and you guys and I was so happy when I finally felt drawn to write about something I'm passionate about again. And I'm glad it can be this. Down below I'm going to link a two part series that I absolutely fell in love with. It's called Class of 2020: Prom and Class of 2020: Graduation and honestly, it's emotional. I mean, it was for me at least. The narratives that are told, the viewpoints that are portrayed are so important and so relieving to hear from someone who can relate to a little bit of everything. From being black in America during the BLM movement, to feeling anxious because of the virus, the stories are so intimate that I feel like even though I'm a rising sophomore in college, any young person can relate to this. I especially wanted to link these episodes because I feel like I've been needing a reason to write again, maybe find some clarity, at the center of all this uncertainty and this definitely helped with that. I mean, of course, I talk to my friends and we all have similar fears and overlapping life problems but it just reminded me that this is happening to all of us. This is bigger than just me and my friends and it needs to be normalized that shit is happening with young people all around the world, even if we feel like we're the only ones most of the time. Our lives are just starting and we're at the center of change and...it's scary as it is empowering. But sometimes, life's problems and fears can overpower the reasons why, the meaning behind our actions and our words, especially when the rest of the world doesn't even seem to be listening to the adults, least of all us. So I just thought that this podcast might be able to bring some clarity and peace to you, and help you know that you're not alone; that this is bigger than all of us and feeling out of control is normal, feeling fear and anxiety is still normal, even months later. But I do want to say, we can't go back to our old "normal". And we shouldn't: black lives matter, families need to stop being ripped away from their homes with kids in cages, and not wearing a mask just because it's uncomfortable shows that there's a lack of compassion for others in our society and that needs to change. But the small stuff matters too--like prom, like high school graduation, like hanging out with your friends. So, prioritize your mental health above all, make the best decisions for you and yours, and wear a fucking mask. It's not that hard. I hope you all enjoy. Stay safe guys. With love, Arianna Links: Class of 2020: Prom Class of 2020: Graduation
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