COVID-19. has me needing people more.
I liked how I didn't just complain. I felt like we were talking.
I felt like we were talking more about likes and dislikes, though I was offering suggestions, I feel they dominated and guided the exchange.
I got a message indicating that I was sending the same message, when I was not, unsure if the system was scanning for key words, made me hesitant with what I wanted to send.
Hello, how are you? Anyone there?
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Hi how are you?
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Hi! so nice to chat with you today.
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I am haing a difficult time with COVID-19. I want to go out but can't. And I'm an introvert.
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I totally understand, I also identify myself as an Introvert. Never thought that in my lifespan I would want to go out and be around other people. what have you done so far to alleviate the lonely feelings?
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I have zoomed with people but that is not great. Have you done anything to help?
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I have also done that as well, though I do miss the human to human connection. I have learn how to knit, hot make bread ( yes! bread lol), and got out of my comfort zone and watched different genres of movies along with books. I am a creature of habit with set routine, I really tried to get out of my bubble as much as I can. Keeping my mind busy makes the days go by faster. have you tried to do something new and challenging? how to make**
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I saw that bread trend earlier in the pandemic. How did you do? I am thinking about going to the park...
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well I can tell you, the first 3 times I tried to make 'regular bread' it was a disaster. my bread came out hard as a rock. I kept working at it. You are truly involved when making bread. Cool! I did not know it was a trend? look at me I am a trendsetter, lol. YES! I recommend that wholeheartedly, Ive walked and done more sight seeing during this pandemic than my entire life. Do you have scenic place to go? Do you like to read?
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I do not have a scenic place but have some nice trails. I do read. I am reading bob iger's new autobiography.
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Trails, offer an experience of letting go, I believe, you become immerse in nature. I would definitely explore all trails. I did not know Iger had a book out. That sounds really interesting, I would actually love to read it, is it dull? or engaging? I do remember the headlines, he forgo his salary despite the risk of Disney losing billions in revenue, that takes guts. Do you have a pet?
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His book is good. Do you enjoy reading to help relax?
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I need to pick it up and dive into it. I love reading, I always tend to have a book in my hands. Yes, reading has served to not only help me relax but to teach me how to do other things, like baking. what is your favorite book?
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I love the Harry Potter book series. I picked up Sorcerer's Stone when I was 21 or 22 and it provided me with some alternative to the normal drinking and late nights I had grown accustom to. Helped me apprecate books more too!
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Harry potter are THE books to dive into and just immerse yourself in. I would Highly recommend The Hobbit books, I was a bit hesitant about, but dare I say I like them more than Harry Potter? If you want something more adult and edgy go with Game of Thrones. I get it, I think this pandemic is a period to learn about ourselves and truly pick ourselves apart and see what we have missing out on.
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I have heard good things about Tolkin's books but have not gotten into them yet. I do like the movies though!
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Sounds to me you have been handling the pandemic a lot more better than what you actually think. I have been wanting to check out Lord of the rings, but I feel I wont like, either way, I am hoping to check them out and really see if I dont like. I love movies as well, what is your favorite genre and movie?
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I like movies. I usually like spy thrillers or at least have recently. What's yours?
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You know what would be really cool to do, to join virtual admission to museums around the world. such a neat option that we now.
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I did a bunch of those at the start of the pandemic. I like the Louvre...
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