Share some first hand sports stories.

I know a small business owner. His story was really sad. The lockdowns due to the coronavirus meant his store had to be closed for months. He had to lay off most of his employees. He tried to do some online sales, but it was really difficult to compete with big companies. It took him a long time to get his business back on track after the restrictions were lifted.

One of my first - hand tornado stories was when I was a kid. I saw a small tornado form in the field near our house. It was like a giant, dark funnel spinning and kicking up dust. It moved across the field really fast and made a loud whooshing sound. I was terrified but also fascinated as it passed by without hitting our home.

Sure. I once had a first - hand story about a trip to a small island. The moment I stepped off the boat, the fresh sea breeze hit me. There were colorful birds everywhere. I met a local fisherman who showed me his daily catch and told me about the best spots to find seashells. It was an amazing experience.

Sure. My grandfather once told me his first hand war story. He was in World War II. He said the battles were chaotic and terrifying. There was constant gunfire and explosions all around. He saw his comrades fall one by one. The fear of death was always there, but they fought for their country and the future. It was a time of great sacrifice and heroism.

Sure. One of my friends immigrated to Canada. He said the paperwork was overwhelming at first. He had to gather a ton of documents, like birth certificates and work history. But once he got there, he was amazed by the natural beauty. He also found it a bit challenging to adapt to the cold weather initially.

I got infected early on. It started with a dry cough and then a high fever. I felt so weak that I could barely get out of bed. It was really scary as the news was full of the severity of the virus. But with proper rest, lots of fluids and following the doctor's advice, I slowly recovered.

I once knew someone who was involved in scientology for a short time. In the beginning, the community seemed friendly and inviting. But then he noticed that there was a lack of scientific basis in many of their teachings. For example, some of the so - called 'processing' techniques didn't seem to have any real - world evidence to support their effectiveness. Also, the cost of staying involved and moving up in the ranks was exorbitant, which made him question the true motives of the organization.

I got Covid early on. It started with a really bad headache and fatigue. I lost my sense of smell and taste too. It was a very isolating experience as I had to quarantine alone in my room for weeks.

Sure. I worked at a bookstore for my first job. It was amazing. I got to be around books all day, recommend great reads to customers, and organize the shelves. I loved the smell of new books and the feeling of helping someone find their next favorite book.

Well, my first - hand immigration story is about moving to Canada. I found that finding a place to live initially was quite difficult. The rental market was competitive. Also, making new friends in a new country was not easy. I missed my home country a great deal at first. But over time, I got involved in local community activities and started to feel more at home.