The Storms of Life

  Although there wasn't a tornado because we were in Jacksonville, the effects were still felt. In addition to network failures and a few power outages, we also had rain and wind. For instance, I had to exercise patience this week to go to the doctor and finish my lab work. Since the computer systems were unavailable, all tasks had to be completed by hand.

I could still view videos on YouTube and browse through Instagram. Using these kinds of platforms to pursue my interests has always been intriguing. It can be stressful to be unable to use these tools. Whatever the case, using social media helps me decompress and avoid real life.

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