I decided to write about distance learning, quarantine and the corona virus because right now it is something that I can relate to the most due to the situation in Slovenia.

I go to the 9th grade of primary school. Because of the corona virus, the government decided to take some safety measures, such as distance learning, which means not going to school, the closing of all non-essential shops, and curfew that bans you to go out after 9 PM. For me, being in quarantine has been exhausting, boring and mostly not social. The only positive thing in all this mess is that I do not live in a block of flats but in a house, surrounded by nature. Therefore, I can at least exercise, go for a walk or a run or just go outside and lie on the grass if it is sunny, and not be trapped in my room or apartment. However, I miss my friends and my schoolmates and, even though I have never believed I would ever say that, I miss school, as well. In school we all hang out, talk about everything that is happening in our lives, we socialize and that is important for teenagers and people of all ages. In addition, I cannot concentrate at home, every little thing takes away my focus and I cannot do my schoolwork and homework. That is why I have to say that all this sucks. I am only 14 and I need to socialize and have fun with my friends without worrying about masks and distance.

Despite this situation, I just accept the fact that all this is happening, people are dying, the measures are taken, and therefore, I have to try to obey everything the government says and try to stay healthy. Even though I am trying to be positive, I do have some bad days, mostly because distance learning is really hard, especially when you share a room and a computer with your brother and you hardly have any peace and silence at home to focus on your work. I try my best every day and I will keep trying to do every task assigned, and I will try to be as successful as last year.

Meanwhile, I hope everyone stays safe and healthy, thinks more positively, and try to enjoy as much as they can. Remember, life is too short to be worrying about negative things in our lives.
Lia Murko, 9.a