What were your first symptoms and your story?

Well, when I first noticed something might be wrong, I had persistent fatigue. It was like I couldn't get enough rest no matter how much I slept. I also had some swollen lymph nodes, which were a bit painful to the touch.

For me, it was bone pain. Especially in my back and ribs. The pain was persistent and got worse over time.

I expected it to be a place full of diverse personalities. I was looking forward to seeing different types of people from all walks of life. I also thought that I might encounter some judgment, but at the same time, I hoped to find acceptance and understanding. And I was really hoping to find someone who could be a good friend or more, someone I could share my daily life with.

I was a bit confused at first. I knew it was going to happen someday but when it did, I was like 'oh, this is it'. And then I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness because it was a sign of growing up.

I was mostly scared. I knew it was bad for me but I was curious too. Once I started, all I could think about was how to stop coughing.

I was very shy. I didn't want anyone to know that I was wearing a bra at first. I tried to hide it under my loose clothes. But as time went by, I started to feel more confident and it became a normal part of my daily wear. I also started to care more about choosing bras that were comfortable and looked nice.

One of the most common first COVID symptoms was fever. Many people reported having a high temperature when they first got sick. Also, fatigue was very prevalent. People just felt extremely tired all of a sudden. Another often - mentioned symptom was a dry cough. It was persistent and didn't seem to go away easily.

Well, I remember my first tooth falling out was really exciting. I was eating an apple and suddenly felt this wobbly thing in my mouth. I wiggled it a bit more and then it just came out. I was so amazed and ran to show my mom right away. She put it in a little box for me.

There was a time when I was traveling in a foreign city. It was late at night and I had to walk back to my hotel. I remembered that my safety was my first responsibility. I avoided dark alleys and stayed on well - lit main streets. I also kept my phone handy in case I needed to call for help. I walked briskly and was vigilant of my surroundings. This way, I reached my hotel safely, even though it was a bit nerve - wracking.

In my buying my first house story, there were multiple challenges. One was competition. There were other buyers interested in the same houses I liked. Also, understanding all the legal jargon in the contracts was difficult. And I had to deal with some unexpected repairs that came up during the inspection.