Oliver’s story originally appeared in i-D’s The Faith In Chaos Issue, no. 360, Summer 2020. Order your copy here.
Mika Schneider, 18, France DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 3 HOURS 24 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Many! We’ve watched a movie almost every night but Porco Rosso has been my favourite. An album you’ve been listening to… Partynextdoor’s new album. A book you’ve read… Vernon Subutex One by Virginie Despentes. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… On the Genealogy of Morality by Friedrich Nietzsche. A meme that’s made you laugh… The one about farting in online class. An argument you’ve had… My lockdown partner thought that I was angry but I was just tired so there was a weird atmosphere for an afternoon but it didn’t last! A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Roast chicken with apples. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… Vegan madeleines. They didn’t rise and I was so disappointed. They looked like oysters. A revelation that you’ve had… I’m too harsh on myself. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… A vintage Calvin Klein tank top for €4. What you’re going to do when all this is over… Slowly go back to work and explore Paris a bit more.
Amrit, 22, France AVERAGE DAILY SCREEN TIME: 6 HOURS 45 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Dreams by Akira Kurosawa. This movie took me to a whole different world, more than any movie I’ve ever watched in my life. An album that you’ve been listening to… Colour Green by Sibylle Baier, it’s a soft and lyrical gem. I’m big on instrumental music. A book that you’ve read… The Sun Underground by Christopher Ferreiras. It’s a whole rotation around the sun in one book. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t finished… The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is that book. I’m reading ”one chapter at a time”. A meme that made you laugh… The grumpy looking cat who did all the make-up tutorials. An argument you’ve had… My sister and I had an exchange of words over her obsession with TikTok, which was kind of a silly argument? There, I said it! I’m unable to get on board with most of the new social media apps. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Veggie samosas with avocado chutney. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… The other day I got carried away while cooking some beans and ended up adding way too much peanut butter in it. It was hard for me to eat that ”experiment” of a meal, ha! A revelation that you’ve had… I’ve learned more about the value of solitude and the place human connections and nature hold in our being. A strange online purchase you’ve made… I’m not much of a shopper, so I didn’t purchase anything online in an impulse besides a charging cable that still hasn’t arrived, ha! What you’re going to do when this is all over… Continue to live and explore this thing called life.
Maty Fall, 19, Italy DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 8 HOURS 22 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Dangerous Lies. An album you’ve been listening to… It Was Good Until It Wasn’t by Kehlani. A book you’ve read… Teorema Catherine by John Green. A book you’ve “read” but haven’t finished… Fahrenheit 451. A meme that made you laugh… The woman yelling at the cat. An argument you’ve had with a partner, housemate or family member… It was with my sister about who ate the last cotoletta. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… I enjoyed eating the chocolate cake that me and my sister made. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy... Pasta last week, there was too much salt. A revelation you’ve had… Nothing yet. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I think I might buy a skateboard? What you’re going to do when this is all over… I’m going to my friend’s house, I can’t wait to see them.
Aylah Peterson, 21, Australia DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 4 HOURS 45 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Nacho Libre. An album you’ve been listening to… My go to is always Erykah Badu, Baduizm. A book you’ve read… I haven’t been reading books, but I’ve been making jewellery, playing soccer, surfing and painting my nails. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Normal People by Sally Rooney, but I feel like everyone’s ‘read’ this book now. A meme that’s made you laugh… I hesitantly downloaded TikTok, and it’s providing plenty of laughs. An argument you’ve had… Competitive arguments whilst playing soccer and poker. But otherwise a very blissful and calm isolation experience. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… I baked baklava for the first time for my family and it turned out delicious! A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I set the oven alight while baking scones one morning, luckily the scones were still edible. A revelation that you’ve had… How truly lucky I am to be in Australia, with everything I have here. This situation really forces you to reassess your values. Also I’m reflecting on how every job is essential, and it breaks my heart to think of all of the small businesses that have been forced to close their doors permanently. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I’ve bought a lot of jewellery, and randomly one day I felt like buying caviar and oysters. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I can’t wait to work and travel and feel productive again!
Alyda Grace, 19, Hungary DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 5 HOURS 58 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… I put any and all types of Netflix shows on in the background as I go about my day in my flat. An album you’ve been listening to… I’ve been listening to ROT on SoundCloud, he’s an up and coming industrial techno producer. A book you’ve read... I actually haven’t finished any books as of yet, instead I’ve been listening to a lot of true crime podcasts. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… My friend was kind enough to lend me Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk, and I am yet to open it. A meme that’s made you laugh… I’m really liking the Gossip Girl format. An argument you’ve had… A few arguments with my partner about who will head to Tesco this time around, nothing serious. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… We’ve been trying our best to make American barbecue in Hungary! I’d say we’ve been successful. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I was too lazy to cook brownies in the oven. So I tried to make them on the stove top, this was the biggest mistake I’ve ever made and a huge waste of food. A revelation that you’ve had… Being in quarantine gave me the time to centre myself and let go of the things that were holding me down mentally. I’m taking control and letting go of my feelings which I didn’t have time or mental space to confront in my busy day-to-day life. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… We adopted a cat since we’re both home all the time, best decision we’ve had yet! What you’re going to do when all this is over… I really miss working. Honestly I really love being able to be part of someone’s vision and helping out in any way I can. I can’t wait to see my friends who are my second family, I truly miss them.
Evie Harris, 18, England DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 4 HOURS 42 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… I, Tonya. An album you’ve been listening to… Don’t Forget About Me by Dominic Fike and Circles by Mac Miller. A book you’ve read… The Secret History by Donna Tartt. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Pride and Prejudice. I just couldn’t do it. A meme that’s made you laugh… “Check on your indie friends — they haven’t gone thrifting in a while.” An argument you’ve had… I have been getting a lot of hate for being messy. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed... Beetroot hummus. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I made pasta for my family but I didn’t boil it for long enough so it was crunchy. Also raw roasted parsnips… I get too impatient. A revelation that you’ve had… It’s a lot easier to cook than it is to clean up. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… A waffle maker and 16 scented candles. What you’re going to do when all this is over… Go to the pub with my friends as an adult for the first time! But maybe I’ve forgotten how to socialise?
Christine Munezero, 23, Rwanda DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 11 HOURS 26 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Money Heist An album you’ve been listening to… When we all fall asleep, where do we go by Billie Eilish. A book you’ve read… The Fault in our Stars by John Green A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Life by Karen Bugingo. A meme that’s made you laugh: The four stages of quarantine illustrated by Mona Lisa The first picture shows her as beautiful, in the second one she’s wearing a face mask, throwing a peace sign and taking a selfie. In the third one she’s very messy and ugly, and in the last one she’s fat. It’s very accurate. An argument you’ve had… With my dad about modelling, but I managed to convince him it’s the best career for me. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Spaghetti bolognese. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I tried to cook some pumpkins. A revelation that you’ve had… I had a revelation that after this pandemic people will be more concerned about humanity, loving each other with no boundaries. After this, the world will not be the same — not in a negative way but in a very positive way. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I purchased a bag online just because I had a feeling I wanted a purple bag and when it arrived it didn’t live up to expectations. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I want to meet my friends and hangout and get back to work. I miss modelling.
Blessing Orji, 18, Nigeria DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 8 HOURS 15 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you have watched… White Chicks. An album you’ve been listening to… The Fat Rat. A book you have read... Discover The Gold In Me by John Paul N.O. A book You have read but has not finished… Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Adiche. An argument you had with a partner, housemate or family member… I scolded my niece and then got into an argument with my sister about scolding her daughter. A meal that you have made that you enjoyed… Spaghetti. A meal that you’ve made that you did not enjoy… Beans. A revelation that you had… None. A strange impulse purchase you have made online… I bought myself a ring light. What are you going to do when this is all over? Back to work!
Signe Veiteberg, 20, Norway DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 1 HOUR 46 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… It took being locked inside, but I finally found the restful state to watch The Godfather trilogy. An album that you’ve been listening to… Tranquille Emilie by Emilie Nicolas. A book you have read… Naive. Super by Erlend Loe. A simple book about big thoughts and small everyday joys. A book you have “read” but not actually finished… The Lord of the Rings. Sometimes who I want to be doesn’t correlate with what I want to do. A meme that made you laugh: Poor Jennifer. An argument you’ve had… Just the classics. A meal you made that you enjoyed… Takeaway pizza watching The Last Dance with my brother. A meal you made that you did not enjoy… A packed lunch; bread with sweet cheese and a banana that got mashed along the way. A revelation you’ve had… Dad let me cut his hair and I’m a pretty alright hairdresser. No badly jagged lines and even, with a little bit of a fade. A strange impulse purchase that you’ve made… Just some failed online clothing shopping. What you’re going to do once this is all over… I’m going out to a bar with friends.
Malaika Holmen, 28, Sweden DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 5 HOURS 56 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Free Willy on Netflix, a childhood favourite. An album you’ve been listening to… 118 by Mhina. A book you’ve read… The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Happy food by Niklas Ekstedt and Hendrik Ennart. A meme that’s made you laugh… A person being confused about what day it is. I could really relate. An argument you’ve had with a partner, housemate or family member… I told my little brother to focus on me when we FaceTime, because he’s usually busy playing computer games at the same time. The big sister just wants some attention haha! A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… A buddha bowl with sweet potato with lots of different greens like kale, tomato, carrot with homemade hummus with beetroot. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… Just some simple veggies in the oven. I forgot to give it love and it turned out tasteless. I also made some soggy kale chips. A revelation that you had… My gratitude for everyday things in life has grown. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I’ve managed to stop myself so far. What you’re going to do when all this is over… Hug everyone I possibly can.
Sculy Mejia, 18, Domincan Republic DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Que Leon. An album you’ve been listening to… Fantasia by Sebastian Yatra. A book you’ve read… A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Alende. A book you’ve “read” but haven’t finished… The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. A meme that made you laugh… Oh wow. There are so many right now. But I saw some funny X Æ A-12 baby name memes. An argument you’ve had with a partner, housemate or family member… After so many weeks I think some tension is inevitable and stupid little things can cause a fight. My sister ate my chocolate I had saved in the fridge. I was furious and we ended up not talking to each other for two days. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Creamy chicken cordon bleu. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I burned some cornbread. A revelation you’ve had… I learned the value of honesty the hard way. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I fell in love with a white leather bucket hat and bought it. What you’re going to do when this is all over… Work as much as I can.
Evelina, 17, Sweden DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 3 HOURS 12 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Notting Hill. It’s one of my absolute favourite movies and always makes me feel happy and warm inside. An album you’ve been listening to… Every song by The Weeknd. A book you’ve read… I’ve actually been reading Robinson Crusoe. It’s for a school project and I loved it. I’m always happy when I have to read a book in school because then I will actually finish it. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Lots. It always happens when I see a good movie and want more of it so I buy the book. But then I never end up finishing them! A meme that’s made you laugh… Anything my friends send me that we can relate to and laugh about together. An argument you’ve had with a partner, housemate or family member… Mostly the arguments are about if we should have the window open or closed. We don’t really argue in my family, not even in quarantine. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… I made my absolute favourite meal the other day which is a Swedish dish called Flying Jakob. It’s a Swedish casserole that consists of chicken, cream, chili sauce, bananas, bacon and roasted peanuts. I would really recommend everyone to try it! A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I was trying to improvise and make a pasta sauce. Let’s just say that I’ve learned that it’s better to stick to a recipe. A revelation that you’ve had… That it is important to appreciate what you have and not what you’re missing. I’ve been understanding that I’m very lucky and that I can help others in need by staying home. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I haven’t bought anything online lately because I think that now is the perfect time to use the clothes I already have. I’m not going out so I’m trying to reuse everything in my wardrobe and reduce consumption as much as possible to help the environment. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I will probably be finished with school and hopefully start working full time as a model. My dream is to move to New York after I graduate but you never know where life will take you. My goal is just to be happy and do what I love.
Vilma Sjöberg, 19, Sweden DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 3 HOURS 17 MIN Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Pulp Fiction. An album you’ve been listening to… Jessie Reyez, Before Love Came to Kill Us. A book you’ve read: To Kill a Mockingbird. I love that book, I’ve read it multiple times and I always come back to it. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Crime and Punishment. An argument you’ve had with a partner, housemate or family member… Endless arguments about space but then realising that it’s quite nice to have each other in these times. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Summer in Sweden means grilling season. Yum! A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I forgot my Swedish kladdkaka in the oven. It’s a typical Swedish cake that’s supposed to be sticky but five minutes too much cooking and it was all dry. A revelation that you’ve had… How much my family and friends mean to me. I realised that knowing that my family is safe makes me feel safe, and how much I worry and feel restless by not hanging out with my friends all the time. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I bought lots of pots without ever being a “garden” person. What you’re going to do when all this is over… Finally meet my friends and travel somewhere new!
Flo Fleming, 20, England AVERAGE DAILY SCREEN TIME: 3 HOURS 12 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Notting Hill. An album you’ve been listening to… The Very Best of Cat Stevens. A book you’ve read… The Kite Runner. A book you’ve read but haven’t finished... Sapiens. A meme that made you laugh… “God I miss Brexit.” An argument you’ve had… The biggest was with my mum about whether ice cream is an “essential item”. A meal that you made that you enjoyed… Crab linguine. A meal that you made that you didn’t enjoy… A very strange “vegan omelette”. A revelation you’ve had… I have really bad Wagamamas cravings. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made… 14,000 cress seeds. What you’re going to do when this is all over… Go to Cornwall with my best friends, have barbecues on the beach and swim in the sea.
Elise Van Iterson, 22, Netherlands DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 6 HOURS 23 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… I think I watched around 30 different movies during quarantine, but my favourites were the classic La Vita è Bella and the documentary Down To Earth. An album you’ve been listening to… I love music so I listen to a lot of different kinds but one album I’m always up for listening to is a compilation of Mulatu Astatke’s work. A book you’ve read… Paulo Coelho’s The Fifth Mountain. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Man’s Search for Meaning, and about ten other books… An argument you’ve had with a partner, housemate or family member… It’s always about who is doing the dishes. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Vegetable couscous, it was delicious. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… Ughhh, I guess that one time I made wraps with tofu. The tofu looked nice, but it was not. A revelation that you’ve had… My bad habits don’t serve me anymore. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… A Rubik’s cube. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I want to hug people, kiss people, dance with people. I want to go to the cinema, to the museum, do all the things I love to do outside.
Antonia Przedpelski, 20, Poland DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 1 HOUR 23 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Sex, Lies and Videotape. An album you’ve been listening to… Against All Logic: 2012 – 2017. A book you’ve read… Invincible by Stanislaw Lem. An argument you’ve had… It’s been really chill actually, no arguments. A meal you’ve made that you enjoyed… Chili con carne A meal you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… This weird cucumber soup. A revelation you’ve had… The importance of nature, physical work, the lack of pressure and no FOMO has all been great for my mental health. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made… I’m incapable of those. I’m deciding for an hour what to buy even in a kiosk. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I’m gonna give my sweatpants a break and go out, wander around, bump into someone, drink a coffee, meet some friends, touch them a lot, and walk my way home in the morning. I miss the city being alive.
Lulu Tenney, 19, USA DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 2 HOURS 55 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Y Tu Mamá También. An album you’ve been listening to… I’m listening to the Weyes Blood album, Titanic Rising. A book you’ve read… I just read The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, which is actually a novel that I loved when I was younger. My attention span has been so short in quarantine that quick books have been all I can really handle. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… I need to finish the rest of Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend series — I read the first two really fast but it’s been a while since I finished the second book, so I feel like I’ve forgotten a lot and I’d be confused jumping right back in. A meme that’s made you laugh… The Radio Rebel memes have been making me laugh. Especially because I watched that movie when I was younger and thought Debby Ryan’s character was really badass, and it’s just so different seeing it now. Also @daquan’s Instagram page has great meme content. An argument you’ve had… There was an argument in my household about people burping… It sounds so silly and it is, but it got weirdly tense and was the biggest argument we‘ve had. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… We made homemade pita, matzah, and this chickpea dish called lush fatteh. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I was really into the healthy “alternative” baking thing at the beginning of quarantine: chickpea blondies, flourless banana bread… all of that. Some were actually really good but some were just kind of sad. A revelation that you’ve had… I felt like a loser when I realised that I don’t need to see people all the time like I had previously thought I did. I’m actually really enjoying the lack of pressure to socialise and the lack of FOMO in my life right now. There’s no place I feel I have to be, and I don’t have to feel guilty for taking time for myself. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I bought a foam roller. I’m gonna ask my family for those kangaroo bouncing shoes for my birthday next month. Wait, are Heelys still a thing? Actually I would love a pair of Heelys for my birthday if they’re made in adult sizes. What you’re going to do when all this is over… Hopefully I can start college in person when this is all over. I want to go out to restaurants with friends again and roam the city. I want to live in a house with a group of friends somewhere green and beautiful, maybe upstate. There’s a lot I want to do.
Grace Clover, 18, England DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 2 HOURS 32 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… The Swedish version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. An album you’ve been listening to… The Narrows by Brock Berrigan. A book you’ve read… The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… 1984 by George Orwell, but I’ve read enough to bullshit effectively on the topic. An argument you’ve had… I’ve had arguments with my boyfriend about whether you can fold over the pages of books or not (you definitely cannot). A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… I made a mushroom gyoza with ramen, sweetcorn, ginger, and miso soup which I very much enjoyed. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… A very dry vegan macaroni cheese. A revelation that you’ve had… I want to become a chef, mainly because of the hat and the cool jacket. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… Four live chickens. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I’m going to go swimming in the river near Canterbury and have a bottle of wine and a picnic with some friends.
Qin Lei, 20, China DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 8 HOURS Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Dragon Tiger Gate. An album you’ve been listening to… Pink Tape by F(x). A book you’ve read… Myths of the Red Children by Gilbert Livingston Wilson. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Ties by Domenico Starnone. A meme that’s made you laugh… All the Real Housewives screaming cat memes. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Chinese dumplings. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… All fish food. A revelation that you’ve had… Everything will be better. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… I bought a Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing before they were popular, but then I didn’t even want to play them. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I want to go out every day and play with friends.
Allana Santos Brito, 20, Brazil DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 6 HOURS 7 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… The Hole on Netflix. An album you’ve been listening to… Life Is Good by Future and Drake. A book you’ve read… The World of Sofia by Jostein Gaarder. A meme that’s made you laugh… That meme about a woman being touched while in a waiting line during the pandemic. An argument you’ve had… My sister is discovering art so she painted the white couch in my room green! A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… My special vegan banana oat pancake. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I tried to cook some vegan burgers that ended up being just mushed beans. A revelation that you’ve had… I enjoy myself much more when I’m not constantly on my phone. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… Sadly I’m still broke. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I’m going back to traveling all around the world.
Justina Ageitos, 18, Argentina DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 7 HOURS 34 MINUTES A film you’ve watched… I’ve actually watched more TV series than movies, but I saw All The Bright Places (I had read the book a few years ago) and liked it very much. An album you’ve been listening to… Latin pop music and 2010s hits. An argument you’ve had… I argued several times with my sibling about whose turn it was to watch Netflix on the TV… A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… Definitely my birthday meal. My family, especially my mom, did everything to make my day special. The best part was the vegan cake for dessert! A revelation that you’ve had… I’m pretty good at jump rope. What you’re going to do when all this is over… When all this is over I’ll give a warm hug to my grandparents and invite my friends to a dinner at home. But I also want to go back to work — I miss it so much!!!!
Kim Schell, 19, France DAILY AVERAGE SCREEN TIME: 9 HOURS 42 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Arizona Dream by Emir Kusturica. An album you’ve been listening to… Chilombo by Jhené Aiko. A book you’ve read… Muriel Barbery, L’élégance du Hérisson. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Et Devant Moi La Liberté by Virginie Mouzat. A meme that’s made you laugh… Anything about being productive during lockdown. An argument you’ve had with a partner, housemate or family member… Happy to say I haven’t really had any arguments to be honest! A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… A risotto and a lemon pie I made from scratch! A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I’m actually a great cook and enjoyed it all. A revelation that you’ve had… I’m very happy to be safe with my family. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… So far, nothing. What you’re going to do when all this is over… I’m going to enjoy a few drinks with my friends.
Quinn Mora, 19, USA 2 HOURS 53 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… The Talented Mr. Ripley. An album you’ve been listening to… I’ve been rediscovering a lot of the early Aphex Twin albums that my parents played when I was a kid. A book you’ve read… I’m ashamed to say I have not finished any books in quarantine. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… I have however started (and not nearly finished) The Wind Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami. A meme that’s made you laugh… X Æ A-12 is probably the best at the moment. An argument you’ve had… I’ve got some control issues so I’m sure I was a pain to my boyfriend when we were quarantining in New York, especially when I was hungry. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… I’m proud to say I’ve gotten very good at making breakfast sandwiches. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… I am not nearly as good at preparing salmon despite being a proud Seattleite. A revelation that you’ve had… This is hardly a revelation and more of a hidden talent but I’ve discovered that I’m incredibly good at jigsaw puzzles. A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… The Klutz friendship bracelet making kit which has been comfortingly nostalgic. What you’re going to do when all this is over… Eating out as much as my bank account will allow.
Valerie Ann Scherzinger, 19, USA 1 HOUR 18 MINUTES Can you tell us: A film you’ve watched… Mamma Mia! An album you’ve been listening to… I’ve been listening to Seventeen Seconds by The Cure on repeat. A book you’ve read… No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai. A book that you’ve “read” but haven’t actually finished… Cosmos by Carl Sagan. An argument you’ve had… I’ve been staying at my parents house with my older brother for two months now. It’s hard to pick just one. A meal that you’ve made that you enjoyed… My mom and I made schnitzel, spaetzle and fresh green beans. A meal that you’ve made that you didn’t enjoy… Couscous. A revelation that you’ve had… I recently witnessed a young person going out of their way to bring joy to a dying elderly woman. I’ll never forget her smile and the sparkle in her eyes. As human beings we have the opportunities to make people smile and bring them happiness. Why wouldn’t we do that? A strange impulse purchase you’ve made online… As soon as quarantine started I bought tickets to see New Order x Pet Shop Boys in concert with my dad. I don’t know if if it will still happen but I just couldn’t resist. What you’re going to do when all this is over… Take my dog to the beach.
Credits
Photography Oliver Hadlee Pearch Special thanks to Isabelle Sporle, Emilie Dumas and Harry Watts. Casting director Samuel Ellis Scheinman for DMCASTING. Casting assistance Alexandra Antova and Cicek Brown. Models Aylah Peterson at Premier. Signe Veiteberg at Viva Paris. Mika Schneider at The Society. Malaika Holmen, Evelina Lauren and Vilma Sjöberg at MIKAs. Alyda Grace at Oui Management. Flo Fleming at Storm. Grace Clover, Maty Fall and Blessing Orji at IMG. Sculy Meija at Premium. Quinn Mora at DNA. Amrit at Special Beauties. Lulu Tenney at The Lions. Elise Van Iterson at Elite. Antonia Przedpelski at Why Not. Valerie Ann Scherzinger at Women.