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Narrative Essay

Vision helps us see where we are going and how we will get there to accomplish our

objectives and live our lives to the fullest. We need a crystal-clear vision of where we want to go

in life to get there. Your life will be easier and more fulfilling once you realize that your goal is

what gives you a reason to get up in the morning. Having a vision provides an individual with a

feeling of purpose and focus. Your vision will help you determine short- and long-term goals and

guide your activities as you progress. “A visionary leader believes in the possibility of achieving

one’s goals no matter how far in the future they may seem. He instills confidence and motivation

in others, enabling them to accomplish their goals.” During the epidemic of the Coronavirus, the

world went through a major shift. Everyone in our neighborhood has been staying indoors for the

past seven months while we all work together to keep ourselves safe. When we leave the house,

we put on masks and keep a distance of at least six feet from everyone else. No one, not even

me, has had it easy. This generation was not only plagued by an unprecedented pace of disease

transmission, but a great deal of anxiety also afflicted us.

In high school, I attended every home football game and performed in plays and concerts

throughout the autumn semester. Everyone at my high school was abuzz in the middle of

February about a pandemic that had just broken out in China and was going to the United States.

After just a few short weeks, a little virus had transformed into a worldwide epidemic. I was

not expecting this to happen. When I realized my mistake in mid-March, everything changed. As

a student, I vividly recall the teacher telling us that we would be sent home early due to the

state’s pandemic statistics. As soon as I heard the news, I immediately gathered my closest

friends in choir class for a group hug. Everyone realized that they would be in lockdown for a

long time and that they would probably never see each other again. We were terrified as the final
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bell rung and held one other in dread. The next day, the state was formally placed on lockdown,

and we were all advised to remain away from one another. We were all terrified.

Since March and April, I have been through the most difficult period. It will take an

enormous amount of work to ensure our safety. With the notable exception of the fast-food

drive-thru and grocery stores, most public locations were shuttered. The toughest aspect of doing

homework online was missing out on the opportunity to visit my loved ones. My mental health

deteriorated due to the rapid shifts in my life. In my mind, there were so many ideas racing

around. I felt enraged, unhappy, impotent, and bored. To help me deal with my mental health,

my mother informed me there was no reason I couldn’t feel bored if we were confined at home

all day.

Thus, we planned lengthy walks with my family. We also considered singing and

listening to my favorite music and watching all of our favorite Disney, Hulu, and Netflix content;

in this way, my sister and I were able to get some entertainment. Every day, I Facetimed with my

friends to stay in touch. We had a good time even if we could not meet face-to-face. Outside play

became increasingly common after school as the weather improved. We began spending more

time in locations where we felt comfortable when the second phase began, such as parks, the

beach, and outside restaurants. We also got a variety of masks that we could wear every day. By

mid-May, arrangements were being made for the 2020 classes. I was excited to know that my

class would no longer be required to participate in online sessions when we learned that we could

meet in person. But now that we have state-mandated meetings, we can finally get things done. I

believe that the Class of 2020 will be remembered as a symbol of hope and courage in the future

since we went through a period in history that will never be forgotten. Still, we never lost faith in

the possibility that the future would be better.