Although I’m sure most of us have always loved listening to music, this season of staying-at-home has given us some extra hours to do so. Some people just like to turn on the radio and listen to whatever comes on, but some people (myself included) are picky about what they listen to. I spend a …
During the current quarantine, I’ve seen a number of humorous posts contrasting the attitudes of introverts and extroverts towards the stay-at-home order. The extrovert is depicted as sad and downcast, itching to get outside, while the introvert is perfectly happy to remain in the house. Sometimes, introverts are perceived as the shy, antisocial person who …
During this stay-at-home season, home cooking has brought my family together. I've also discovered that that home-cooked meals can taste good and be healthy so here's a simple recipe quiche recipe that does just that. Ingredients:5 eggs1/2 cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese1 cup spinach1/4 of a bell pepper (diced)Cherry tomatoes (a handful, sliced)1/2 cup …
For those who constantly find themselves nose deep in their Instagram feeds or who let the hours slip away whilst playing Halo during this stay-at-home order, some good old-fashioned pleasure-reading can offer a welcome respite. In a world where anyone can publish a book and many have, it can be difficult to find quality literature …
When David Ige issued the stay-at-home order and HBA transitioned to online learning, I suppressed my elation. I finally got to sleep more and spend less time on homework. Despite the boredom and lack of human interaction, self-isolation did not bother me until I learned that my dad needed to file for unemployment insurance. Like …
This year on April 22, most of us in the United States will be celebrating Earth Day at home. The COVID-19 stay-at-home order in Hawaii, which began at the end March, has halted all non-essential activities both indoors and outdoors. As we logged more and more hours staying-at-home, many of us have come to realize …
No one expected a global pandemic to happen this year. However, we are in this predicament right now. The coronavirus has made its way across the whole world, infecting thousands of people, and hospitals are either overflowing with COVID-19 patients or preparing for an influx of them. Many nurses, doctors, and health care workers are …
A girl stares down at a journal, scrawls a few lines, and turns the page. She looks comfortable, wrapped in an oversized sweater and a pink scarf. Outside, snow drifts, framing a cozy winter village with warm yellow lights all aglow. An orange cat perches on the windowsill, and you can almost hear its contented …
Christmas music evokes images of crackling fireplaces, steaming hot cocoa, and, most predominantly, snow thickly frosting the roof of every house in the neighborhood like white icing piped on fresh gingerbread. In a part of the country where sweater weather is when the mercury drops to the low 80s, one has to wonder if Christmas …
