The world is a complicated place right now, most students like myself are looking for alternative hobbies to do while in quarantine. Something that has changed most of our lives is now released in the form of a video game, but it is more than that for some of us. It’s a way to communicate with friends, family, and be goal-oriented at a time where goals seem out of sight. This is not just a casual review of a video game, this is a video about how a video game is changing my life and many others during a very difficult time.

A photo essay by Jerry Galindo

Cats are often found today in households across the world. However not too long ago, they were often the window into the great unknown natural beauty of mother nature. I have complied and shot for the last 14 days photos of my beauties, Malley (Orange Tabby) and Gladdice (Siamese) through the lens of an observer. You will find that many of these photos either have them together, or seperated, either way I hope you will find that each tells a story, of what they felt, what they were doing, and ultimately what they planned to do in the future. I present to you, my children.

Malley (far right) sleeping inside a worn out shipping container, and Gladdice (far left) awake lying in a scratching post, both enjoying each others company while facing the camera in a relaxed fashion.

Gladdice (far right) reserved in a stationary conformable position on carper, while Malley (far left) is sitting outside the bounds that Gladdice is willing to sacrifice for safety.

Gladdice (center) venturing into the great unknown with upright tail and pointed ears, facing the increasing light, while her rear is still possessed towards the safe darkness.

Relaxed and hungry Malley (center) choosing to embrace the outdoors with shade striking his behind, the breeze of air forces him to lick his whiskers.

After gorging on dinner, Malley (right) is forced to reconsider eating all his food for the evening, now he awaits more food behind a woodsttained chair.

Malley (far left) is having to understand the nature of his limits at his home, by peering through balconies metal bars that limit his outdoor understanding.

Malley and Gladdice (center) have now forgotten about their expanding limitations of exploring the outdoor world, and are instead sleeping on a twin bed.

Close up of Gladdice (far right) under a glass coffee table, with a hazy reflection casted below.

Close up of Malley (far left) exposing the limited understanding of the indoor perceptions due to completely blurred back pelt and background, a worried and alert pair of eyes pierce thought the camera.

Both cats (far left and far right) personality traits encapsulate the use of lighting, with Malley’s adventurous self facing the outdoors, and Gladdice retaining to the indoor darkness.

Shot on Sony A7iii + iPhone XS