AMI Week 4 - Katie Towery

Positives About The New Normal

Family Bonding
Due to being stuck at home because school and work are closed, I've had to spend more time with my family then I ever really had before. On a usual day, after we have all gotten off work or school, I would usually read in my room or do homework instead of spend time with my family. The only time we would spend together would be during dinner, our weekly game night, or if we went out during the weekend. However, because we have been cooped up at home, I've been spending more time with them now than ever. My dad and I have started to play Halo again and have been watching a marathon of the Marvel movies, which we haven't had the time to do, but now seem to have too much time. I've also seen my nieces so much these past weeks. I figure other families are likely spending quality time with each other, even if they don't like it.

Relaxing
I've been able to read books to my heart's content and watch as many shows as I want. With no school, I have had an abundance of free time. I stay up late reading and wake up probably way later than I should, but I like the fact that I get to sleep in more. I've started to play games again, which used to be an old hobby of mine. It has been really nice to relax at home and spend a lot of time just doing the things I enjoy.

Saving Money
Places have been closed because of the COVID-19 spread, so that means people are saving money because they do not have places to go. I don't know if this is true for every family, but so far we have only been spending money on essential things. We haven't been able to go to the movies or eat out as much, so we have more money than usual. Also because there is nowhere to really go, I have been saving a lot of money on gas. I'm sure other families have been able to save money as well.