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

Waves hello, later. (I do everything later)

[jesse_the_k]

1. Jesse (she/her/hers)

2. Smooth-skinned veteran of the Indoors Wars

3. Soothing tea! Making beaded necklaces; listening to podcasts; petting my dog (see icon); snacking; listening to CDs that have been collecting dust for a while.

4. I’m lucky to be comfortable and well-loved, I hope I can share some of that good fortune

5. I can offer: basic Apple tech support, assistive technology geekdom, tea & sympathy, 27 years’ experience staying home A LOT on disability.

Re: Waves hello, later. (I do everything later)

[petra]

Ah, I should have remembered that true veterans of the Indoors Wars have less UV damage than the rest of us, and so remain fresher-faced.

I have a necklace I need to restring; we'll see how long it takes me to get the gumption to do it.

Thank you for joining us! I am sure that your experience with coping while disabled will come in handy for you and yours as we find our way along this new path.

Re: Waves hello, later. (I do everything later)

[jesse_the_k]

Glad to offer any virtual assistance with restringing -- unless it's pearls that need knots between each bead, I'm confident you can do it.

Re: Waves hello, later. (I do everything later)

[petra]

I'm mostly just intimidated by the need to use crimp beads, but this too shall pass.