Author: Ariel Ruiz

Anne Frank was one of the classic diaries almost everyone knew about. I remember reading it in middle school. I returned to reading it in high school after watching the movie “The Diary of Anne Frank” 2009 film. I was intrigued in how she had to live in hiding, and how she had to adapt to such drastic changes. It just gives us a glimpse of her point of view. 

Anne Frank’s diary is one of the biggest treasures in history. We feel her emotion and thoughts, that were personal. It’s sad that she had to go through the holocaust, but her experience has produced this diary that has had a huge impact on people. It educates all of us of the unjust discrimination the jews had to go threw. It shows us how damaging a negative attitude can have on others. 

Discrimination has existed for so long and society perpetuates it. We still see it today even in a multicultural country. We are all the same, with similar likings, ambitions, and hobbies. Anne Frank she was like everyone else. She had her own personality, likings, interests, and her diary reflects that. She wasn’t any different from anyone else, but because of her beliefs she and millions of others suffered.  Yet she still laughed and had her positive personality. Anne Frank is such a strong person along with all those that suffered in those circumstances. Till this day I feel for all those people who were victims of the Holocaust.

March 23, 2020

7:30am
I’m so excited for class that I can squeal. I now this sounds weird but it’s the only time I can actually go back to my normal routine. I was able to wake up, make coffee, and make a little breakfast. I realized I have too many papers on my desk. So many I can not even place my coffee mug nor plate on my desk. I am interested in how all my classes will go today.

1:15pm
I am sitting in front of my computer, waiting for my macroeconomics teacher. I haven’t been standing, or running, or dancing. I say this because these are things that would make me tired. I have done none of that, yet I am so tired. I feel like I have been sucked in by my computer while having classes from 8:30am to 2:30pm. After this class, I don’t even want to look at my phone.

Marsh 24, 2020

8:06am
I woke up and realized how my curtains make my room look sea blue. I feel so calm, and can imagine myself swaying side to side. What a great way to wake up in the morning! After 14 years of education, I have woken up calmly for class. Most days I have to manage how to get dressed, make breakfast, get my books ready, and wake up my family in 15 minutes. It can be very frustrating being rushed every morning.

10:13am
I have been studying and my brain feels tired and anxious. About 300 index cards, containing anatomy, are laying all around my living room floor. The writing on them looks so sloppy, reflecting my anxiety. I just want to get this over with.

March 25, 2020

8:48am

My back hurts a lot. Sitting in front of the computer and writing weirdly, as really tortured my back. Maybe if I sit straight enough, it will go away. I tried to get up at 6:00am to study more for my anatomy exam on Thursday, but I knew that wasn’t going to happen. At 8:00am I was still snuggled in my soft blankets of my bed. I hope  get time to make a review sheet today.

I am actually not ready to have online class…..AT ALL. I personally don’t like the idea, but it’s the only option at the moment. I have never attempted an online class because I like going to class and physically being there for the lesson. I prefer to have the teacher in person and be in class, because it’s less distracting. The idea of being in class, helps me to ONLY FOCUS in that certain subject and to not get distracted. I am mostly worried about Anatomy and Physiology because for some lessons it’s important for you to feel and touch. For example when analyzing the skeletal system, where you need to memorize each curve and dent on the bone….and memorize their names too…..like suprascapular fossa. I’ve been so bored at home that I have been cleaning all parts of the house. I also went Costco the other day.  And there were people fighting for food, it was like witnessing animals fighting in the Discovery channel. I know this is just a way to stop the spread of the virus, which they are trying to control. Everyone one is anxious and I try my best to not be affected emotionally or it will affect my studies. I pray this ends soon. And I hope everyone one along with their family stays safe!