new normal — 2020 — staff blog

Hey everyone, long time no see! I hope you are doing great. I am finally back in Tokyo right now. Also, I no longer live in Nakano area, I’ve moved to another dorm located at a place called Tanashi. Life has been wonderful so far! I went to Shibuya to meet my friend last week. After almost six months in Indonesia, I just realized how I’ve missed Shibuya so much! The place is amazing as usual: beautiful buildings, cheerful atmosphere, pretty shopping malls, and delicious food. In contrast to Tokyo, almost everything in Indonesia was still closed due to COVID-19. Therefore, I’m really glad I could be back and enjoy life here. Although, we all still have to follow the new normal protocol so that the COVID-19 cases can decrease! Wear your mask! Wash your hands!! Stay safe!!!

The new coronavirus has changed the way we live, not only in Japan but also around the world. Many of us have changed the way we talk, eat, and even shop. There’s sadness because we need to follow a new normal. However, in this season we also discover many things about ourselves—things to change, improve on. We remember things we have forgotten and forget things we do not want to remember.

Some people also take this time to do things they’ve always wanted to do but never had the time for. As for me, it is cooking, playing the ukulele, and kalimba, (this is an instrument from Africa, it sounds like a music box) some video games and catching up on some movies that I enjoy. I might make mistakes but I don’t mind them. I learn each day and look forward to the time when we can all enjoy being with each other without being afraid of spreading a dangerous plague. Let’s all take this time to reflect and become better versions of ourselves as we conquer our fears~!

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