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Name
Ashley Huang
Age
12
Location

Berala NSW 2141
Australia

This year has been crazy. When the virus first came out my parents were worried but they didn't do anything crazy like I would still be allowed to go to school by train. Soon the virus started to slowly spread to Australia as soon as this happened my parents took action they started sending me and my brother to school. I didn't really agree with this as I liked to take the train so I would make up excuses by saying things like I was car sick and I thought that they were just exaggerating. One day my parents thought the virus was getting too bad and they didn't allow me to go to school. I liked the idea because I would be able to stay at home and basically do nothing until the next day they introduce online class. I didn't mind for the first week and then I realised that I wouldn't be able to leave my house or see my friends. I finally realised that quarantine was really boring. Term 2 came and I realised we were going back to school in week 3 but we weren't allowed to play sport with others and had to stay away from others. I was supposed to have my first school basketball tournament but I knew it would be cancelled.
Name
Helen Hayden
Location

NSW 2251
Australia

A beam of joy has shone down into Stone Place. This is the home of the Bears of Stone Place. These are no ordinary Bears. Every day for the past 6 weeks they have played, created, performed, celebrated and entertained. They have reminded us to keep active, to create, learn new skills, be quiet, help each other and have a bit of fun. Above all they have brought something you cannot buy, smiles! My 95 year old uncle looks forward to the bears email every morning, often making silly suggestions about their activities. It gives him something else to think about while he is stuck at home. My grandchildren phone up and ask “What are the teddies doing today Nan?” Friends send back humorous images of their teddies up to no good and the neighbourhood children and families walk past looking out to see what they are up to. When ‘ordinary’ returns and bear hunts are forgotten, I will miss this daily ritual of putting out the bears as it has helped me feel connected to family, friends and neighbours in this period of aloneness. You can follow their daily pursuits on their blog https://thebearsofstoneplace.blogspot.com
Name
Mari-Paz Ovidi
Age
83
Location

Rockdale NSW 2216
Australia

El Periplo de la Muerte ¿A dónde crees que vas, Corona, de la mano de la Muerte…? Tu viaje por nuestro planeta pronto llegará a su fin. Y serás maldito por toda la eternidad. Tú, y todos los que te crearon; y todos los que se dejaron arrastrar por la desesperanza. En este planeta a todo le llega su fin. Es cosa de meses. Y el mundo sonreirá de nuevo. Y las tormentas, y las aguas revueltas, volverán a calmarse. Y los hombres que nunca concibieron la esperanza, hallarán la paz. Todo depende de nuestra fe, de nuestra paciencia, y del apoyo en un bien invisible y eterno. En estos momentos yo le siento correr por las venas. Algo inesperado me ha ocurrido esta mañana. Apenas me he despertado he recordado una canción de los años 70 que fue mi preferida por un tiempo, y he buscado el disco, que aún conservo. Hermosa pop-song, interpretada por Allison Durbin. Hermosa pop-song, aquí resumida, pero el mensaje está claro: Put your hand... Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water, put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea. Take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently, put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee. My momma taught me how to pray before I reached the age of seven, and when I'm down on my knees that's when I'm closest to Heaven. Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water, put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea. Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee. Oh yeah!
Name
Nushrat The Fly
Age
12
Location

Sydney NSW
Australia

This year has been a rollercoaster ride with twists and turns at every corner (not the good type of surprises). My name is Nushrat and I live in Sydney. This is my first year in high school and I haven't even been able to attend school physically for a whole term. If that isn't bad I don't know what is. I miss my my friends, my teachers, even the cross walk man. they were the people that made my life worth living, I can't imagine a life without them. The future that we hold is so unclear, but we will make it. Online schooling sucks, If I was being honest - I actually miss going to school physically. If life were a fairy tale this wouldn't be a happy ending. I'm talking to voices in my head, I stay in bed and shut the blinds wishing that I was somewhere else. technology has been a great privilege, It makes me feel less lonely. talking to family and friends online. however technology isn't the only way to feel better during these times. Going outside for a walk or bike ride often refreshes the mind and helps me feel better. it's comforting to know that I am not the only one who is stuck at home. The one thing that hasn't changed in my life is music. Listening to my favourite artists has helped me forget about this situation at times, however something unfortunate has occurred in the music industry. My favourite artist - Billie Eilish has had to cancel all her tours for this year. I believe we can get through this pandemic together. everything's is going to be alright, everything is going to be okay, everything is going to get better.
Name
Bronny Carroll
Location

Sydney NSW 2011
Australia

So life continues. How have I spent the last few days Well to start - Mother's Day was VERY special. Three of my four physically here. Just being together. Running around and enjoying our absolutely delicious granddaughter! That's a highlight. We walk her to the Opera House through our Botanic Gardens - and every time I hit that bend where the Opera House comes into absolute clear focus I hold my breath. The line and definition - it really is fabulous. We know about all the problems inside - but that aside, it's so right that it's one of the modern wonders of the world. I've made sourdough - successfully - and focaccia - not so successfully! But I'm cooking on an inherited Aga - with a mind of its own. I have no control at all! That glass of wine at the end of the day is welcome - and we're all ready then for downtime after time individually spent working or running around. I seem to have ants in my pants - not finding it easy to settle and give myself that luxurious permission to just 'be' - and read! I still seem to need to be busy. One observation - quite off on a tangent now - when we walk in Rushcutter's Bay Park it's a completely different social dynamic than walking through the Gardens. Extraordinary! Not NEARLY so engaging and friendly. The experience for me has 'attitude'! Extraordinary I know... So now to watch STC's weekly offering - behind the scenes watching the actors in rehearsal for Hedda Gabler a few years ago. I have other things to share - and will continue to do so.....
Name
Toutou
Age
35
Location

Ryde NSW 2112
Australia

당신에게 착륙 충돌 이태원 수업 호텔 델 루나 라 카사 데 파펠 타이거 킹 These are all the Netflix series I watched...
Name
John Savage
Age
41
Location

Ashfield NSW 2131
Australia

I had a thought early this morning as I was running in an empty sports field, looking up at the super moon beaming down on me; maybe I’ve been doing it all wrong...
Name
Jacinta
Age
13
Location

Sydney NSW 2160
Australia

Right now, we are all still keeping our distance, but we are allowed to go out for school and to shop for non-essential items, like shoes and clothes. Yesterday, I went to school for one day a week and I got to see a few of my classmates which was good. I’m happy that I got to interact with people my age again because in my household I am the youngest person and it gets lonely sometimes. Online school was a struggle at first, but I’ve learnt a lot of new skills and problem solving. Last term, I felt like the teachers gave us way too much homework for each lesson, but luckily now we only get work at the beginning of the week. I’m getting used to online schooling now, I almost can’t imagine going back to school 5 days a week, since we’ve been in quarantine for two or three months already. I kind of don’t want to go back, because I like that I don’t have to wake up at 6am every morning and commute for an hour in a crowded train. The only reason why I want to go back to school is because I enjoy seeing my friends and face to face learning is much easier.
Name
Amelia
Age
14
Location

Sydney NSW
Australia

Ok so... I have a bracelet that I need to give back to my friend after she left it at my house, and this virus is being an inconvenience in letting me return it to her. Now, I promise I will refrain from mentioning this virus for the continuation of my extract because like me you're probably sick of hearing about it. Currently, I am beginning to take the first steps toward my goals. The big one being for me to get to NSW All Schools for cross country. I know for some this may be easy but I have to go through CIS which only takes the top 10 finishers! The reason why making the top 10 is so hard is because CIS features all the independent schools, and some of these schools are the best in the state! producing exceptionally talented athletes. I am also producing a dream board for my positive psychology class. Most people may see this a bludge subject. I do too. Usually. But this dream board is different. it's personal. And I'm finding it's a really good way for me to find out more about myself. Letting me reset and assess where I truly want to be, without the distractions.