I am happy that as of today, no one in my family got infected by the pandemic. I am hoping that this statement won't change at all. We are lucky and blessed on this one.

In terms of financial status, we are fortunate that my husband still got his job; though my photography business with Q-Moments Photography Services has been on hold since February 2020.  The business has been impacted by the measurement we all have had to take to avoid spreading the virus.

In times like this, it is my responsibility to make sure that my husband and I maintain our healthy lifestyle to combat the virus in case we will be exposed to it by proper eating habits and exercise. Every morning, we jog or sometimes walk to the Gordon Glave's trail or in D'Aubigny Creek Park in Brantford. The Gordon Glave's trail is a 26 kms trail that starts from Blackburn Drive to Mount Pleasant. We only take 12 kms, the halfway to the boundary of Brantford and Grey County. While at the D'Aubigny Creek Park, it is around 6-7 kms distance from our apartment. I believe, the morning walk/jog helped us lot having a positive outlook in our daily life.

The walking/jogging made me very happy. I imitated the sound of the birds, ran like a child and got lost. Took lot of nature photos. I also found myself running after the rabbits and squirrels on the way. We encountered group of wild deers as well. I love the fresh air and innocence of the morning glare. 

Huge part of my frustrations are my personal and career plans that halted since we moved to Brantford, ON and that was the exact moment pandemic materialised.

Before entering Canada, I made sure that my Personal and Business goals were in-placed in a timely manner. First, I was planning to get my Driver's License in Test Drive Canada so I can move around legally and freely; but the pandemic stopped me in doing so. Then, I intended to open my own Photography Studio in West Brant by mid of April 2020 since this is not basic needs or essential; there is no way for me to pursue. I thought the restrictions would only last for a week or two when Ontario was under "State of Emergency" due to COVID-19.

I deliberately also wanted to get my drone pilot license as part of the business plan but everything was closed, months after months!

As the result of the pandemic and its damage to our lives, we are permanently returning to the Philippines this coming November 2020. I may never get the chance or will never get to achieve and surpass the goals I had for myself before coming to Canada due to COVID-19. Now, we are back to square one!

Being away from love ones, families and friends is very stressful esp we are facing a pandemic at the moment. The outbreak of Corona Virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is totally pulling my spirit down. I started feeling the fear when I see the real time numbers from worldometers.info. It is overwhelming and causes a slight anxiety at times and mostly before I go to bed. I think about my mother, my son and my granddaughter back home. 

I have so much fear and worry about my own health and my husband's health as he belong to the high risk age range. We moved here just a month ago. We don't know anything much about the area and its people. As a new comer, we are literally are the ones who are hard-hit by the pandemic as I personally is still under a Visit Visa category. I don't know if the government have program to people like me. My husband is under work permit and we are both health insured through his company. 

I also have difficult sleeping at night, I am mostly awake. I can't control my emotion and it is draining my energy and motivation.

I am relieve that here in Brantford, ON the government are still open for the community to go out for a walk on the trails, making sure that everyone is still able to exercise yet very strict implementation of social distancing and practicing responsible citizen with self isolation and staying at home.

I know there is nothing I can do much but to keep me and my husband safe and isolated. Whenever we need food supplies we make sure we are 2 meters away from others. 

I badly needed a driver's license in order for me to drive legally, my 60-days grace period is almost over. But I chose to remain at home, let the situation calm down and wait till everything is back to normal before applying for it.

It's indeed frightening knowing that we are in middle of a worldwide pandemic, soon countries might be shutting down. We are all bracing for what may come, our 5 senses can not detect or warn us that our enemy is just next to us floating in the air and can attack at anytime.

​With this situation, I am thinking, "What will happen next?"

I understand that those things are now beyond my control. My only share to the world and to the government is to make sure, my husband and I remain healthy. Never be part of the statistics shown in the https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Have Hope. Stay strong. This too (COVID-29) shall pass.

We decided to visit this beautiful place of Peacock Point located in western border of Haldimand County, Ontario directly across Lake Eerie.

We were coming from Port Dover along Eerie lakefront and travelled for around 25 minutes by car.

We’ve seen a lot of industries on the way. They also have numerous and huge windmills all around as well as scattered massive solar power farms.

They produce alternative and natural sources of energy and it feels good seeing these kinds of practices by huge companies; in accordance with the current environmental situation.
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In Peacock Point, lots of cottages and vacation houses. They also have a playground for kids and free access to the waterfront that offers a beautiful view of Lake Eerie. 

​The place is very relaxing and peaceful. The vibrant blue color from the Lake Eerie to the cottages and its surrounding areas make it more appealing in having a solemnly quiet time.

I reckon last month, sometime in February 2020 there was news regarding a boy named Alexander who went missing or maybe drowned in the beach of Lake Eerie due to huge waves. Please see the new link here

Update:
Today is 21 March 2020 and these are the latest photos I took of Port Dover. It is a beautiful clear sunny day. The scenery is totally different from our last month's visit. 

Took the privilege of capturing the fisherman while the bird was flying near him. Also, a boy who was playing with the bird. The surrounding was really busy and there were a lot of things to capture but the wind was so cold and my ears started hurting. I only lasted 5 minutes outside the car.

For now, getting sick is a big "NO" as #COVID19 (Corona Virus 2019) is at it's alarming stage.

I decided to postpone my photoshoots until the temperature gets a little bit warmer and safer to roam around.

Previous:
Today is 15 February 2020: Our trip from Paris to Port Dover lasted for 50 minutes. We enjoyed the long drive due to white snowy view everywhere. I've learned that Port Dover is an unincorporated community and former town located in Norfolk County, Ontario on the northern shore of Lake Eerie.

Port Dover is a beautiful place to visit esp for the people who love water and nature. The place is so inviting, yet tooooo cold to explore. I couldn't properly handle my camera, that's why the video is a bit shaky.

I wanted to walk all the way to the Port Dover Lighthouse but I could not bear the cold wind, maybe sometime soon when the weather is a bit warmer.

This is one of a kind scenery to me. I've never seen a beach or lake covered with thick ice before, To me, coming and originally from South East Asia; this is a rare feature of a shoreline. What's more interesting was the big waves of ice smashing to the pier! That's why I was so amazed (you can hear it from my voice) and so happy witnessing it.

Also, I observed that the lighthouse is a perfect backdrop to any future photoshoot session in the area soon.

Here are the other photos I took while my hands are super not stable. But I am still happy with the outcome.