Let's talk.

Hi everyone! Long time no see, on NOTE. I'm sorry for being away for a while. I've just had so many things on my plate, and didn't know how I should simplify them,ーput them into words. But since it's been a good amount of time, I thought I'd just toss them here, haphazardly, just to clear up a bit that's on my mind, and find a chance to interact with you again. I apologize for my selfishness, but I hope you can stick around to hear me out. Let me just tell you beforehand, that this NOTE is going to be pretty random and unorganized.

So, COVID-19's been around for a while, hasn't it? How's it treating you? Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Most people may know already, but I have a chronic disease. It has something to do with my parathyroid, and I've had it since 2015. I guess it's not something I should be telling people about, but it's not something I keep secret either. I don't feel uncomfortable talking about it too. COVID-19's a killer though. I've gone through a lot of tests and health check-ups throughout the years, but I don't consider myself special. I'm sure most people are afraid of the virus, just like I am.

It's difficult, isn't it? I feel you. As much as I fear the virus, I still want to hang out with friends, family. I need to. Which do you think is worse? Being physically ill from the virus, or being mentally ill from feeling isolated, apart from the crowd? Of course, I'd hate myself to spread the illnessーthat's the last thing I would want to happenーbut, how much longer could we keep up with this situation? I'd also hate to see my favorite restaurants close. Let me know what you think. After all, so many men, so many minds, right?

I've been home, most of the time. What have you been up to? I think I miss conversation and interaction. I'm sorry I keep asking you questions.

So, let's talk? Please tell me what you want to know! And I will try to share, verbalize what I am feeling right now. Please share yourself, and your thoughts too.

I'm planning to do another Instagram Live soon. Sometime in the evening, though. I'm a night owl, and I hope you are too. And I'm looking for friends to do it with me. What should we talk about? I'm interested in your thoughts and concerns, rather than your questions about English. Let's talk about North Korea, Palestine, and world issues. Let's talk about the U.S. Election. Let's talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's talk about #BLM . Let's be aware of the world--what's happening around us.

See you soon, and stay safe.