COVID-19 got me, emotionally.

I have to admit, #COVID-19 finally hit me of a feeling whatever you may call it. I used to ignore the reality and impact of covid-19 and pretended that everything is under control. 

​COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has affected my plan, and my day to day life is slowing down.

This pandemic has affected millions of people, who are either sick or are being killed due to the spread of this disease.  And it affects me personally and my business because the virus emphasizes taking extensive precautions of social distancing, wearing masks, and so on. ​

​Countries are banning gatherings of people where I am accustomed to doing and covering events,  especially baby photo shoots.

Yesterday, I received a very sad news that our apartment's renovation will be on hold until August 18, 2020 (hopefully NO lockdown extension). As the Philippine government ordered a Modified Enhance Community Quarantine (MECQ) locking down greater Manila area, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan. This will enforce a strict quarantine to control the spread of the havoc of this highly communicable disease.

​Presently the impact of COVID-19 in my daily life is extensive and has far reaching consequences. Plus the current lockdown in Laguna and Cavite contributes to another delay of our apartment's construction. My visa here in Canada will be over soon, and that delay of the construction will affect my return. Financially speaking, I am already overwhelmed and more construction work delays will cause me more losses.

Another sad news I received, is that my mother had high blood pressure attack twice. She couldn't go to the doctor due to the hospitals in our area are already filled and they don't accept any walk-in patience for check-ups.

​I have mixed emotions and to be honest I don't know what to do anymore. Of course, I still will have to think positive and hope that by the end, everything will be ok. For the meantime, just remain calm and look at the brighter side of life.

Brighter side of life. So, ​I thought about sunflowers to boost my day in spite of the hardship we are currently facing. A quote from Helen Keller: Keep your face to the sunshine, and you cannot see the shadows. It’s what the sunflowers do.

​Here's another one: "Always look at the brightest side of life, just like the sunflower which looks upon the sun not the darkest clouds."

"The above photos are from Brantwood Farms in Brantford, Ontario it give me shivers and in the corner of my mind I still believe that HOPE is somewhere near and soon to be FOUND."

We supposedly should travel to Houston, Texas for husband's work. But then, pandemic restricted us. 

Also, a scheduled travel next month, September 07, 2020 to Germany for Aliya's confirmation will no longer be possible due to the pandemic. 

Plus, we booked a trip to Curacao this month (August 2020) but again; it won't happen due to the pandemic. Restrictions of travelling from one country to another is strictly imposed. ​

All bookings are closed and done before the pandemic was announced and lockdown and strict travel restrictions were imposed."

​Just four months left for the year 2020, looking forward that normal living will be back soon.

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