Allen, Shiana. Isolation. September 17, 2019. Stevenson University.
What Day Is It? By Shiana Allen
Sunday,
it’s the start of the week.
The last “peaceful” day
before the storm hits.
Make sure to complete
last minute assignments.
Monday,
only one class today. do I technically have a class today?
Early morning PT sessions No early mornings anymore.
with fellow Stevenson’s cadets. No PT with the Stang Gang.
Breakfast in Rockland with the Check the long list of emails for
football team taking all the food. homework for the week.
Tuesday,
2 classes back to back. no 2 classes back to back.
No time for breakfast, Make a smoothie for breakfast,
but time for lunch after class. and eat leftovers for lunch.
Afternoon nap with long Lots of distractions in a home
hours of studying into the night. that makes it hard to “learn”.
Wednesday,
also known as hump day. no longer feels like hump day.
Waking up early for a PT test I will myself to go outside
with butterflies in my stomach. to maintain my fitness for ROTC.
Sleep off the stress The days seem to mesh together.
until it’s time for my 2 classes. I don’t even know what day it is.
Thursday,
the most hectic day. no longer am I running round.
5 am 6 mile ruck march At home workouts
with no time for breakfast after. aren’t as easy as they make it seem.
An 8 am and 11 am at SU Make yourself presentable
then rush to JHU for ROTC lecture. for the ROTC Zoom lecture at 1:30.
It’s Friday,
the happiest day of the week. just feels like any other day.
Go to Rockland for breakfast. It’s hard to be productive when
Wash clothes and clean the room. your email is constantly dinging.
Drive to UMBC for ROTC lab How can I be a good student
to learn tactics and leadership skills. when school feels like a choice?
Saturday,
finally able to sleep in. all I do is sleep in.
Do I want to stay in I can’t play the Sims because
and play the Sims? I can’t afford to slack off.
Or do I want to go out and have fun? We longer can leave the house.
The possibilities are endless. We have to keep social distancing.
Sunday,
once again,
it’s the start of the week.
The last “peaceful” day
before the storm hits.
The cycle continues.