Lynn shares the ups and downs of pandemic life from the perspective of a Chinese student. Shutdowns, distance learning, endless testing, and redefining a new normal all come together. Lynn Zhou is a current ninth grader at Wahaha having earned distinction in global mathematics competitions. She loves to read, swim, and dream about the future. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx