Author: Bernie Tan Wai Ling / SMK Kepong Baru

“Hey Nico , how are you doing with this MCO period? ” asked my friend.

It was a pregnant pause before I could answer the question as this question had struck my mind to make me realize, I didn’t do much other than scrolling social medias day and night during this MCO period.

It was 16th March 2020 when prime minister , Dato Muhyiddin had declared Movement Control Order(MCO) as the number of SARS-CoV-2 cases in Malaysia had increased drastically. This is Malaysia first unprecedented moment as we never encounter any similar outbreak since 63 years of independence. While majority of the society is glammed with the bleak announcement , we ought to stay optimistic and make every day count.

Firstly , you can fill your time by reading books. I know this may sound cliche, but we can make this a fascinating activity by exchanging our books with random strangers on second-hand book platforms in lieu of buying new ones. This activity is not only killing two birds with one stone as you don’t only save cost, but also you can meet new platonic friends.

Besides, starting your own YouTube channel is a tremendous activity to be carried out at home. This will expose you to a world of video editing and broaden your horizons about life as a content creator. You literally can create any types of videos based on your interests. For  example, you can do daily vlogs. From filming to editing , this will be an awesome journey to share your life with the world. Moreover, looking back at your old videos can depict how much you had progressed and grown. Fun fact , you even get paid if your videos have vast amount of viewers too !

Lastly, you can collaborate with animal shelter like SPCA or PAWS to organize a t-shirt design competition. The best design will be chosen as a merchandise for all volunteers who love to spend their free time at the animal shelter. It is an ideal way to raise funds for those poor furry buddies and raise awareness on the concept of Adopt! Don’t shop!
Bear in mind to stay at home if you don’t have important errands to run. I know it may sound boring but by doing this , you are saving lives. So, what are you waiting for? Kick-start your day with one of these activities at home today!