#2 Circuit Breaker 2020

7th April 2020, the day of closure, panic, and uncertainty. During the circuit breaker period in Singapore when shopping Malls, Churches, other services as well as beaches have been closed, it was definitely a devastating time for many. Zoom meetings and online lectures may seem endless for some. 

Working during CB

For me, it was an eye-opening experience of working at Tan Tock Seng Hospital as a Patient Service Associate. I previously worked in the occupational therapy department and was transferred to The Eye department. I was also posted to the pharmacy to help out with home delivery billing, as well as the National Centre for Infectious Disease (NCID). I’ll leave this experience to be shared at another time. 

Working during this period and in these departments has enabled me to see the importance of healthcare workers as well as other essential workers. 

Enjoying my free time

Of course, I was bored. With swimming pools, beaches, and most “non-essential” shops closed, there wasn’t much for me to do after work or during weekends but I made do with what I can do and enjoyed my free time nonetheless. I met up with friends on Zoom to do occasional  HIIT workouts, did online shopping, and spent time on my hobbies like drawing, doing embroidery, and scrapbooking.

Baked brownies

Banana muffins

First attempt to bake a cake

        Handmade <3

Remember the time when people jostled to buy groceries at NTUC or the local markets? GRAB-bing food for friends? What about the rising popularity of Dalgona coffee, running, and baking? These are unique memories made during this period.

Enjoying nature

 

Learning through experiences 

Aside from memories, the circuit breaker period in Singapore has definitely taught me a very important lesson; to never take anything for granted and always look at the positive side of things, even when the situation seems dire. 

As we continue to fight Covid-19 together, remember that all of us have a part to play. Be socially responsible and do your part today! 

Reminder today (Phase 2!):

1. Check-in and out responsibly
2. wear masks before your food arrives
3. Practice social distancing
4. Keep physical meetings to 5 or fewer people 

Tired of it already? Yes, you may be... but perhaps today, we should step into the shoes of the healthcare workers and never take our relatively stable situation for granted. 

We can do this together!