New Recording
5m 14s
Uh… Hello? I mean, hi!
Sorry, I don’t know how to use this. Is my voice clear? This is my first time
using this tape recorder. I found it in my garage when I was so bored I didn’t
even know what to do anymore. Not even painting and reading books can help me
to get rid of my boredom. I have stayed at home for four months! I swear, four
months! Can you imagine that? That’s why I record this to you—whoever
you are—in the future.
My dad suggested me to
do this. He said, “Hey, sweetheart (yes, he still calls me with that even
though I am now 15 years old, not his little baby anymore) why don’t you find
my tape in the garage and record about what happens now to anyone in the future
so they will know and we will remember this?” At first, I thought that was
ridiculous. I mean, who even wants to hear about a great pandemic, right? Most
people want to hear great stories that have a happy ending like what Disney
always gives. And I’m sure, a story about a pandemic is not on their list. But
then I think… hey! It’s not a bad idea tho! I love to do different
things. Besides, I’m sure this will be a great treasure when it is found in the
future. Well, who knows?
So… Where do I start?
When a new virus found in 2019? Or when the virus spreads in almost every country
in this world? OR… when everyone’s going nuts because toilet papers are
suddenly hard to get? Yes, guys, it is that worst. I shouldn’t say nuts—it’s
not a good word—but I cannot help it.
Hey… wait a minute.
Have I told my name? I think I haven’t introduced myself. Okay, my name is
Lizzie, short for Elizabeth. Last month, I celebrated my 15 birthday. Oh, by
the way, today is May 2020 and it means I was born in April. I think that’s not
really important. I shouldn’t say that. Ugh, I’m really bad at telling a story.
Well, well… Let’s talk
about this virus again. As you listening to this, you probably wonder; what
kind of virus? Is vampire real? Is that what you mean: vampire attacks? Or is
it because of zombies? Yeah, I hope it must have something to do with
vampires, zombies, or even monsters. But no, my friend, no. This is only
because of a virus. A tiny virus that is called corona and caused a disease
called Covid-19.
Coronavirus spreads
through the air in the form of a droplet. That’s why we, people in 2020, have
to wear masks wherever we go. We also have to wash our hands every time. I’m
not an expert on this issue, so that’s all what I can say about Covid-19.
This condition forces
us to limit social interaction as possible as we can. And for the first time in
my life, I have to study at home. We, students, can’t go to school like what we
always do. Workers also do their work at home. Even some people lost their job
because of this condition. I feel so bad for them.
Huh, are you sad too,
Rush?
Sorry, guys, I was
talking to Rush, my cat. He gave me a sad face when I said people lost their
job. He has a big heart.
Oh, come here, Rush.
Do you want to say hello to these people in the future? No? Well, okay…
So Rush just want to
sleep in my bed, like what he always does.
So then… Um… What was
I talking about?
Well, the point is,
Covid-19 makes everything complicated. We can’t go to school or work, or even
hang out with our friends. Yeah, I hate that! But the deeper I think about
this, the more I see good things from this condition. Like what my grandmother
said, “Every cloud has a silver lining.”
Somehow, when we are
too busy to do our daily routines, we can’t appreciate the little things we
have, for example, our family. Sometimes we are too tired to interact with our
siblings because we often come home late. But now, when all people have to stay
at home 24/7, we can interact more. We talk about our life, our problems, and
everything more to our siblings or our parents (because they all what we have
at last!).
To get rid of the boredom
because of staying at home, I love to do something new, just like what I’m
doing now. Most of the time, I cook with my mom and my little sister. I learn
so many new things from my mom! I even think maybe I can be a chef someday.
Yeah, Covid-19 gives me new hope and a new skill!
And I think I’m more
patient now. Haha. Yeah, I think I am. We have to stay at home and we can’t
meet our friends face to face. Every time I miss my friends, all I can do is
calling them. But it’s okay. We all hope this pandemic ends so that we can meet
again. See how patient I am?
Oh, and the most thing
I really love about Covid-19 is I finally realize that there are so many
generous people. They help people in need. So many charities are also held
because of Covid-19. No matter who you are and what you do, people care about
you. They are so kind!
Yeah, my grandmother
was right, “Every cloud has a silver lining.” No matter how bad the condition
is, there must be, at least, a positive side. We only have to open our eyes to
realize that.
Even though there are
so many people who died because of Covid-19 and how bad the effects of Covid-19
are, there are also good things that we can learn. Don’t blame darkness,
just burn a candle.
So… yeah, I hope you
guys are healthy and have a good life. I’m sure we will win this pandemic and
this pandemic will end so that you guys in the future will hear this tape
recorder! But if we’re not… Well, I don’t want to even think about that.
I just hope this
pandemic ends soon so I can go to school and meet my friends again!
Rush, do you want to
say goodbye?
Rush: Meow.
Good boy! Well, guys,
I think I will end this record now. I want to make cookies with my mom. I love
chocolate so maybe we will make that! Well, bye!
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