Introduction Post

[petra]

If you're joining us, please comment with:
1. Your name (your pronouns)
2. Experience with being stuck inside: newbie, been not around the block a few times, Grizzled Veteran of the Indoors Wars
3. Self-soothing: Favorite way to self-soothe at the moment
4. I hope: What you hope this community can do for you
5. I can offer: What you are bringing to the party

For example:
Petra (she/her)
Been not around the block a few times
Self-soothing: reading long fanfiction & Stardew Valley
I hope: I want to add structure and enjoyment to my days of being stuck inside, and bring the same benefits to other people
I can offer: an open, sympathetic mind and suggestions of ways to cope, e. g. "connect with new people on the internet for new perspectives"

Comments

[mific]

Hi there *waves* - I only discovered this comm today, so I'm a bit late to the party.
1. I'm mific, aka Fizz, she/her.
2. In lockdown here in Auckland for 12 days now. I was a work from home person before though, so it's generally worrying but not all that odd for me. Except for how it is.
3. Self-soothing: arting, reading, oatmeal for breakfast.
4. I hope for connection, and something to make it all feel less surreal.
5. I can offer participation and virtual hugs, and am doing a daily views art project - a gouache landscape painted each day so we have something to look at as we can't get out much or travel and see the real thing.

[petra]

Welcome, Fizz!

I think surreality is an unfortunate consequence of the circumstances where we find ourselves, but I hope this community helps you stay grounded, even if it's only for a few minutes a day.