~:[CH9 - Day 97]:~ Trapped
Today was one of my busiest days of this quarantine. From waking up to sleeping, I worked aside from my meal breaks. Sure, my lunch break was a little long, but otherwise, it felt like old times, working from start to finish. Grading, post assignments, and editing lectures with a few logistical items, today felt jam packed. The good news that came out was that what we are doing seems to be working, although it is not time to celebrate yet. Our social distancing and stay-at-home campaigns have slowed the spread, but we should be reminded that it's not time to stop just quite yet. As I thought about what I should write about, this whole time period has felt like going in slow motion through Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha. For those who haven't been there, you've probably have seen the pictures. I've been there a few times, but as you walk, you just see row after row of the torii gates. Just when you think you've surpassed them all, it keeps going. The first time I went, we didn't have much time so we took a quick zip up and then back down. The last time I went, we went a bit further, but got turned away because of an incoming typhoon. Regardless, our journey has been like this road through these gates. It feels endless and even though we haven't seen the end yet, we must keep going knowing that in the end, something amazing awaits us. Yes, I feel trapped from time to time, but I just continue to work and try to forget about it for now and I'll be waiting when I get to see that light at the end of the tunnel. Keep pushing forward. We can do this. #stayathome
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