Sonder (n.) The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
"Before this confinement began, I was in this state of study-holism - studying tremendously for the midterms to get the final GPA I had set my mind to get. I was doing pretty well, revising day-by-day, but at the same time there were a lot of elements in my daily life that were bothering me, … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #15
"I think that this confinement made me realize how little we appreciate simple things; going to the grocery store nowadays means taking risks, while we typically went to buy a small pack of chewing gum or a bag of chips without imagining that things would change so drastically. This reminds us that we should slow … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #14
"March 18th, 2020: When it comes to how I feel mentally, I'm falling apart slowly. I'm a very social human being and this confinement is getting extremely hard. March 21st, 2020: I understand now that the lockdown is a blessing or a curse based on how you respond to it. March 22nd, 2020: It is … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #13
“I think God is using the situation as a solution to so many problems we forgot about. I know the coronavirus is life-threatening and all, but I don’t think it’s a coincidence that kids are very rarely affected by the virus. People have always requested a day off to just sit at home and do … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #12
"To be very honest, everything is a little chaotic at the moment since a new aspect was introduced to my research thesis. I'm working on my thesis and reading articles all day, so I don't have that much free-time. I'm not complaining though. In fact, I'm very happy because it's like I'm in a movie … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #11
As I got out of bed this morning, I felt the pain clutching every single one of my back muscles. I stood up, shoulders dropped forward, barely able to straighten them, and looked directly at the mirror. I saw an ogre. Oh, wait. That's me. I hate myself. I decided that I am going to … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #10 – I hate myself
"What I really like about this whole situation is that I'm spending lots of time with my family instead of each one us sitting in a room on his or her own. We even have time to pray together now. Usually it's difficult to find a time for all of us to pray together but … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #9
"The first two weeks were a mix of stress, agony, and uncertainty because we were supposed to be doing our midterms at the time, so we were worried about what was going to happen next. The thought of taking online classes also left us quite uneasy simply because the Wi-Fi's terrible! It basically just felt … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #8
"Being stuck at home is hard on all of us, I know, but we have to sacrifice a little to gain a lot. This quarantine has given me the opportunity to reflect on some personal stuff and to try and learn new stuff actually! We have this luxury of being connected with the outside world … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #7
"The first week, I was lost. I've been living in Beirut for three years now - I had my own lifestyle, my own routine, my work etc., so being back in Batroun was a sudden transition. I was lost, trying to accept the fact that this is how my life's going to be for a … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #6
Found a New Home 