In the past week I feel like I have finally made some progress. Varsity Tutors accepted my application and invited me to join their platform. I spent all day yesterday filling out forms, uploaded documents, and completing my tutor info. I also made a profile on Fiverr.com for freelance work.
Subjects I Tutor on Varsity Tutor:
| College Application Essays | Approved |
| College English | Approved |
| Creative Writing | Approved |
| English | Approved |
| English Grammar and Syntax | Approved |
| Essay Editing | Approved |
| High School English | Approved |
| High School Writing | Approved |
| Introduction to Poetry | Approved |
| Other | Approved |
| Study Skills | Approved |
| Study Skills And Organization | Approved |
| Writing | Approved |
My Services I Offer on Fiverr.com:
- Writing Article/Blog Posts (includes research, resources and citations, readability test)
- Critiquing Your Poem, Short Story and/or Fiction (includes MS formatting and Minor Edits/Rewriting)
- Beta Reader (I will read and review your MS/document/ebook and provide an in depth critique)
Applying for jobs everyday has become tiresome and repetitive so I have switched up my daily schedule.
Mixing Up My Routine…
Usually I start job searching and applying right after breakfast but I have pushed those four to five hours for later in the day. Reading and completing my daily writing first has refreshed my motivation to search and apply for jobs. I have cast my net further into Remote Data Entry, Project Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant positions.
I have rewritten and reformatted my resume and will be rewriting my cover letter this week as well. It is hard to keep up the momentum and not give up but I do not have a choice; I have to keep trying.
I have decided I will not be working in restaurants in the future and I am focusing on finding safer and more reliable work.
Opening Up Utah: COVID-19
It has not even been a week since Utah moved from Red to Orange (Moderate Risk) due to COVID-19. Surprisingly many restaurants have remained closed or only open for to-go orders. I think there are many local business owners that do not want to risk their employees or customers health and safety by opening prematurely.
I have also noticed from going to the store yesterday, wearing a homemade mask a friend made for me, that almost every single customer and employee was wearing face masks. It has been recommended by the Utah Department of Health that when in public you wear a face mask, it is good to see people following these recommended guidelines. Although we do not have more than a few thousand of case numbers and only 56 deaths, it is better to stay safe. The tension is still there, a frantic hurry in their eyes, as they shop quickly.
Since the National Parks have reopened there has also been noticeably fewer parked cars and neighbors gone camping. I think this is great, considering so many people in Utah are “outdoorsy” people. I am hoping this trend continues because it has been considerably quieter in my neighborhood although I think there has been an increase in daily traffic.
Literary Internship for DLG Publishing Partners…
I have had an amazing first week of my Literary Internship. It has been fun and extremely informative. The skills I am learning are invaluable and I know that I will love being an Intern for DLG. I am so excited for this opportunity and I feel so fortunate. Although this Internship is unpaid it will be incredibly beneficial experience that I can add to my resume.
Another Day of Gratitude…
Everyday I think about what I am grateful for: a roof over my head, food in my fridge, and weekly unemployment checks that pay my rent and bills. I am so fortunate to be in my current situation and there are so many people that are worse off. Although I am unemployed right now and I still need to find full-time work and get health insurance, I feel like I can actually focus on finding work and staying sane during this strange time.
I am also deeply grateful for the people in my life. My boyfriend, friends, and family, their kindness, love and support is an incredible comfort.
Thank you for reading about my life during COVID-19. I hope you are well and safe.
Stay safe and stay well!
-Alina
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