J u l e e
Drama Llama
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Jun 28, 2014 2:50:47 GMT
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Post by J u l e e on Aug 29, 2021 23:52:02 GMT
Definitely outside activity with others. I walk with two friends every Sunday night. We’ve kept it up throughout the pandemic, 0-100 degrees. I look forward to it so much. I also take Pickleball lessons one night a week and play in a league another night. I’m guaranteed three nights a week doing something good for my body and seeing other people.
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milocat
Drama Llama
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Location: 55 degrees north in Alberta, Canada
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Post by milocat on Aug 30, 2021 4:05:56 GMT
As far as not wanting to check your phone constantly there are apps for that. You can get them to lock your phone for a certain period of time but still allow certain things like calls or texts through. Some allow you to choose which apps to allow or not, so you could choose to allow Spotify for music and podcasts or a meditation app but block Facebook, Instagram and your web browser. Just so you don't fall down the social media rabbit hole twenty times a day.
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 30, 2021 4:19:19 GMT
Do you have friends you could message? I have a squad from work. We haven't really seen each other since the last day of school, but we message each other as a group and have random conversations that way. Personally, I've done paint and sip at the library (we are spaced apart) i agree I have a bunch of group chats with mom friends, work friends, family, book club etc that keep me oddly connected. One of my best friends is texting a group of us almost hourly bc her cabin is about to get burned down by the fires here - and she is totally obsessed and traumatized my it  she clearly needs our support and connection. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 30, 2021 4:22:27 GMT
I’ll also add that at this point I’m getting together with a lot of friends and traveling.
I meet up with my book club (outside) and I have a handful of friends that walk together. We are walking every street in our town with an app and it is super fun and keeps us focused. And we talk non stop. Sometimes telling the same story multiple times lol.
I’m also traveling - right now I’m in Seattle and we’ve talked to so many people while walking around outside.
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wellway
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Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Aug 30, 2021 7:15:29 GMT
Just wondering if there are any organisations that can put you in contact with people who would love a regular phone call. I know during the first lockdown here a request went out to build a list of people who could be matched to a someone who was going to be socially isolated. There has a huge response. I'm guessing there are people in old age facilities or care homes who are not getting enough one to one chats. There is an app, I think it's called be my eyes, where a blind person can ask for help to e.g. read the label on something. These require two different amounts of input. Depends on what fits with you. Could you offer to teach crochet, over zoom perhaps. See if there is any local interest and go from there, maybe there is a fellow crafter in your neighbourhood that you just haven't met yet. Is there anything similar stateside to the Women's institute here in the UK? A national organization which operates at local level, like village level where the members have a monthly get together with a guest speaker with knowledge on an interesting subject. Just linking so you can check out what I mean. www.thewi.org.uk/ |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 30, 2021 10:03:37 GMT
can you join the online crops/chats with the scrapbooking peas? I've only managed to join once - and as an introvert, it was a little overwhelming - but seems like it might be a nice way to chat and craft (or just chat). I'm planning to try again myself Last time I checked there was nothing scheduled. Maybe this weekend I will host if they need one. I have things to scrapbook. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 30, 2021 10:07:28 GMT
Maybe I could phone a friend each day. I could pick a different one each day and just reach out. I think talking on the phone might be better to give it more of a personal connection. If you zoom/Skype/FaceTime a friend or small group that might be even better. BFF even figured out how we could watch a movie together over zoom. I miss her face! So just a phone call isn’t the same for me. I’m sorry this is affecting you so (((hugs))). No I understand. Just a text isn't the same as hearing a voice. So just a voice isn't the same as seeing a face too. Yesterday ended alright. Because I got a call from Delta Dawn and I called my friend Beth too both through Facebook messenger. I forgot you can call people that way and see their faces too if you want. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 30, 2021 10:11:17 GMT
Definitely outside activity with others. I walk with two friends every Sunday night. We’ve kept it up throughout the pandemic, 0-100 degrees. I look forward to it so much. I also take Pickleball lessons one night a week and play in a league another night. I’m guaranteed three nights a week doing something good for my body and seeing other people. This is a good idea. I think part of my problem is that this is summer right now and it's been alright to socialize outside. But I see winter coming and I always feel like a shut in. However I have cold weather running gear so I can walk outside. Maybe I can get my sis to walk on Saturday mornings with me. My sis lives close enough to get together for a walk. Most of my other friends live too far away. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 30, 2021 10:23:13 GMT
I have a craft group too that pre pandemic met every Wednesday night. since the summer started we've only gotten together twice and that kind of sucks. I don't really want to go in restaurants anymore and it's been way too hot to sit outside. I don't mind hosting on my deck but this weather has been yuck!
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Post by Linda on Aug 30, 2021 11:33:16 GMT
can you join the online crops/chats with the scrapbooking peas? I've only managed to join once - and as an introvert, it was a little overwhelming - but seems like it might be a nice way to chat and craft (or just chat). I'm planning to try again myself Last time I checked there was nothing scheduled. Maybe this weekend I will host if they need one. I have things to scrapbook. I think anytime someone is up for hosting, one can add one. |
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Post by catmom on Aug 30, 2021 15:09:39 GMT
Not an extrovert but had a tough time getting enough connection and interaction the past year.
If you have a local next door or FB group you could ask if anyone wants to join you for a walk or coffee. That’s very common in my neighbourhood.
The local community centre may have classes and activities. I’ve been taking Pickleball lessons, meditation and watercolour classes.
You could try meetups, either online or in person. In fact I’ve been on some online meetups with people all over North America. Some are even just to chat with others.
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she clearly needs our support and connection.
