You wake up. Fuck, I forgot to do that weekly understanding check.

But hey, at least you woke up.

Half-asleep, groggy, and still tired from the past day's events of doing absolutely nothing, you grab your computer and log in to your class, powered by yours truly, zoom.

But hey, at least you got working wifi.

Shit, is my mic muted?

Your TA is aimlessly trying to engage everyone in a discussion. You feel bad, no one answers, and so you put in a few words for the time being to make it less awkward.

You're put into break out rooms to complete part B of the lab. All screens are black and all mics are muted. You're the only one with your video on. Nope, not awkward at all.

But hey, at least you can still attend school.

You log out of your class, truth be told, you haven't listened to a thing, because you've been on your phone the whole time. Now your biggest problem is figuring out what you might do for the rest of the day. Is it five o'clock yet? Well, you know what they say...

Hey, at least you are sheltered in a safe home. Being bored probably tops coming down with coronavirus.

Let's recap: you opened your freaking eyes this morning, so first and foremost, you're alive. You have working utilities, you have your glorious iPhone sitting by your side, and you have the time to do nothing. You're already doing better than a lot of people.

Sure, we're all facing the same storm. But we are not all in the same boat.

All things COVID related, parents have lost their jobs. People have lost their relatives. Families can't afford to put food on the table, much less pay for Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

How American of us, to just decide we're bored of quarantine and therefore conclude it is over. How American of us, to complain about online classes when children across the world don't have access to an education.

I'll be the first to say that I hate online classes. It's hard to stay motivated, it's awkward and impersonal, and we're missing out on our college experience.

But hey, at least I'm healthy. At least I'm doing my part in social distancing so that the people around me can stay healthy too.

The days move slow, they're filled with boredom and frustration. The days move slow, but they're filled with time to think.

It is what it is. This sucks. But we have so much to be grateful for, and those things to be grateful for weigh much more heavily than going to Rocco's on a Thursday night.

You're going to be okay. We're going to recover from this. For now, we should be doing our part in making sure that happens. Be responsible. Maintain your precautions and your self-care.

Your health is not a doctor's responsibility. It's your own.

Stay in touch with that, and it's the biggest way to show your appreciation for everything else you have.