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

[luscious_purple]

1. Patty (she/her)
2. I've been a freelance writer (WFH) since the fall of 2010, except for one time-limited gig for several months in 2013. So working from home is not a new concept to me.
3. Self-soothing: mostly reading Facebook and other things online (instead of doing my freelance assignments). Farmville 2: Country Escape is my main game -- I'm not much into computer gaming
4. I hope: I need to get more focused -- I have a bad case of tech-aggravated ADHD.
5. I can offer: Six decades of life experience, a shoulder to cry on.

[petra]

Welcome, Patty! I can imagine that it's hard to concentrate on your assignments with all the Demanding News around these days.

I don't know how to help with focusing, but there are plenty of people around with ideas.