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

[tamsin]

1. Tamsin, she/her
2. Newbie
3. sharing funny and animal videos with friends via whatsapp
4. interaction with fellow DWers
5. book or fanwork recs, comments, symphathy and commiseration

[petra]

Welcome!

I think tomorrow's post is going to be a place to put escapist videos, because sharing funny/animal videos seems to be a big part of what's keeping me smiling lately too.

[tamsin]

Thank you!

That's a great idea. I definitely have some to share and could always use more.

[jesse_the_k]

Part of the joy of funny animal videos is it's a snob-free, no shaming zone. Almost every human finds delight in happy animals being themselves, and we can share that joy no matter our opinions on modern literature or politics or RPF.

[tamsin]

Absolutely. And there's no need for competition because penguins being cute doesn't mean sloths aren't cute as well.