Quarantine (From Raena’s Journal)

I think this quarantine thing was made for me.

In the hustle and bustle of my everyday life — pre-quarantine — I barely had time for myself. I had to make time, which usually meant sacrificing something.

Now my whole world is different. I can do everything at home. Well, almost everything… But still.

Often times, I found myself so wrapped up in other people’s lives, helping them make their dreams come true or pursue happiness.

But now?

“Social distancing” is a thing; I can reject people freely and not get called a bitch. I have an excuse to stay inside all day. It’s no longer “weird” to be a hermit.

I have 24 hours, all to myself, each and every day. I can lay in bed and browse Hulu or refresh my Twitter feed as much as I wish.

I don’t have to get dressed up to go anywhere. I don’t have to worry about looking presentable. I could wear the same tracksuit for days, and no one would even know — because I’m the only one in my world.

I can work and study at my own pace; I’m on no one’s time but my own.

And I actually get to celebrate my birthday the way I want to:

ALONE.

Completely and utterly alone… ❤️

Originally published on March 30, 2020 via Raena’s Journal. Subscribe to my newsletter here.