For many of us, quarantine consists of seemingly countless hours of Zoom meetings, naps, and Netflix. While we’re all counting down the days until we can safely resume our normal lives, there’s something to be said about having so much free time. Many SMU students have taken quarantine as an opportunity to learn a new hobby or pick up some new projects. Read on to hear from SMU students about what they’ve been up to!
Meg O’Brien (English & Philosophy Major) – Painting
I wanted something to do that was more fun than school and working out but would still be somewhat productive, so I decided I would start painting about once a week. I always thought paintings of cows were really cool so I decided I would just start doing different cow paintings and create a whole “herd” of them to hang up in my hallway. It’s been a really fun creative outlook where I can do it while listening to music and drinking wine.
Rose Edmondson (Biology Major) – Blogging (@isabellaroseblog)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5Vv5xA1qp/
Quarantine has left me with extra time on my hands so I have finally had the chance to really get started on my blog with my sister! We have spent our quarantine taking photos for the blog’s instagram and coming up with fun activities to keep us busy!
Maria Ryan (Fashion Media & Journalism Major) & Princess Matthew (Biology Major) – Melissa Wood Workouts
Maria: Something new I’m doing during quarantine are the Melissa Wood Health workout videos! She has a weekly schedule of videos that are short, easy to follow, and really burn! Plus she’s so calming, its honestly my favorite part of the day.
Princess: I finally started working out because of all the free time I have, and I’ve been loving Melissa Wood Health’s workout!
Gillian Bressie (Fashion Media and Art History Major) – Sewing
I taught myself how to knit! I’m also sewing masks for hospitals near me. I’ve been journaling a ton and I picked oranges in my yard to make marmalade.
Camille Enes (Pre-Business and Fashion Media Major) – Peloton
What I’ve been doing on my down time is cycling on my Peloton bike which my family got right before quarantine (perfect timing)! It is the best workout and it feels like i’m in Uptown SoulCycle again!
Grace Graves (Business Major with Spanish Minor) – Bracelet Making
I wanted to do something impactful that didn’t require me to put myself at risk. I decided to make $5 custom bracelets where all the proceeds go to the local charity, “Get Shift Done.” I’ve sold about 50 bracelets and I am making the first donation of $200 to Get Shift Done & I couldn’t have done this without those supporting me!
Katie Erikson (Finance Major) – Instagram Live Workouts
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_K_cIVHh4C/
My favorite activity I’ve been doing during quarantine is I’ve been tuning into Instagram live workouts! Accounts like Revolve and Bandier have them almost everyday, and it’s been a fun way to get active and be part of a community even while we’re all home!
