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Three Things I Have Learned About Myself Since Being Back In Missouri

I was in Las Vegas for a good month visiting my mother and other family members and I came back to Missouri April 13.

Heidi Banks

Apr 22, 2020

Missouri State University

Three Things I Have Learned About Myself Since Being Back In Missouri

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I am more paranoid with washing my hands than I was before

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I always washed my hands to begin with. Every time I would get off the Bearline I would wash my hands or coming back from class I would wash my hands or coming back from the store I would wash my hands. I knew the importance of it and I hate being sick, so the more ways I can avoid being sick, the better. Well since all the COVID stuff has happened, I find myself washing my hands more and more. I took a lot of precautions when I came back from Vegas and I honestly was more paranoid coming back to Missouri because they have had more cases than Vegas. I don't think my hands have been this dry and it is not that I don't use lotion because I do. It is that I was my hands get washed so much that the moisture from my hands really does not stay.

I actually like living in my apartment by myself

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I live in the campus apartments and I live in a four person apartment. I decided to stay in the apartment because I have the rest of this semester and then summer semester and I am done with my degree! So, since I stayed all my roommates moved out and I am here all by myself. Let me tell you, it has been pretty nice. I can watch and listen to anything I want. I have a clean kitchen and bathroom, I can make as much noise as I want and not have to worry about disturbing anyone, and I have a quiet place to study. I like having the independence of not having to tell anyone where I am going or why I am not going anywhere. It is honestly very peaceful.

I am starting on my path to self-love again

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Self-love has always been an issue for me. I believe I am harder on myself than I am with others. Self-love for me has to do with how I see myself and how I love myself, my self image, and knowing my worth. I have recently been trying to put myself back together and it is a very slow and hard process. But, I am doing it. I have been able to workout again and actually go for a run. I can't run for long periods of time, but when I do, it helps me clear my head and it relieves a lot of my stress and anxiety. I have started to eat a lot healthier and make better choices for my body. I can see a difference when I actually put my body first and it feels amazing. I wish self-love was easy and that it would stay, but I know that it is a process and I just have to keep at it because I know in the end, it will be worth it.

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Three Things I Have Learned About Myself Since Being Back In Missouri

I was in Las Vegas for a good month visiting my mother and other family members and I came back to Missouri April 13.

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I am more paranoid with washing my hands than I was before

I actually like living in my apartment by myself

I am starting on my path to self-love again

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4. Dance part in the car! Even when I'm alone. Because every song is my favorite.

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3. When you do see your friends, you're in a "treating mood."

4. You work so much you don't have time to spend the money you're making.

5. You're too tired to function when you aren't working.

6. Finally seeing your friends and having way too much to catch up on.

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