As of this week, I have been officially quarantined for one month. I say officially because, well, I'm Latina, which means I've been in quarantine my whole life, really. And while one month compared to my prior Rapunzel-esque existence might not seem like much, it's definitely starting to get to me. So much so that I have actually made a Rapunzel costume to wear around the house. Again, being Latina means that I am also incredibly overdramatic. Aside from my new dressmaking skills, I've also managed to pick up a few new hobbies to pass the time while I wait for "my life to begin" (anew).
1. Talking to my mother nonstop
I'm sure my mother wants me to go back to school more than I do at this point. But really, mother does know best.
2. Interior design
I have taken it upon myself to redecorate every space I inhabit. I made myself an office and even tried to take apart my loft bed on my own. (Yeah, that didn't go as planned.)
3. So. Much. Cleaning.
I don't know if this counts as a hobby, but somehow my mother is constantly finding new things for me to clean in our house.
4. Relearning the guitar
I found it difficult to bring my guitar to college with me, so I've gotten a bit rusty as a result. But with all this time on my hands and a mute option on my Zoom courses, I'll pick it back up in no time!
5. The occasional existential crisis
Is it such a great idea to watch so many disaster and apocalypse movies right now? Probably not. Am I going to keep watching all the disaster and apocalypse movies? Probably.
6. Becoming a Disney seamstress
I have successfully made a Snow White dress and a Rapunzel dress. Let me tell you, quarantine walks are made all the more enjoyable when you're dressed as a Disney princess. (Cinderella's dress is next.)
7. Taking many naps
Look, for some reason, Zoom University is a lot more tiring than actual university.
8. Becoming a hairstylist
Before the quarantine, I promised myself I was going to grow out my hair...fast forward to quarantine time where I'm filled with the confidence of one (1) YouTube video, and I decide to chop off all my hair.
I mean, if Rapunzel could survive 18 years in quarantine, then I can survive another month...right?