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Any ideas for passing the time in isolation?

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DrawnOnEyebrows · 04/09/2021 21:41

I’m single and live alone in a teeny flat, and I’m going crazy!

My only symptoms are loss of taste and smell, so I’m really lucky, but also completely off food- baking out. Also can’t eat it all myself.

I’ve been reading and trying to do yoga but the days are really dragging.

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LoveFall · 04/09/2021 21:46

Binge watch something mindlessly entertaining like Below Deck. Daydream about being uber-rich and having your every whim catered to.

Tooembarrassingtomention · 04/09/2021 21:47

Can you WFH?

bellalou1234 · 04/09/2021 21:49

Argh god I've done 24 days in isolation its hell.. I was with my dp and his ds..nightmare... I tried watching netflix..Self care

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DrawnOnEyebrows · 04/09/2021 21:50

Not tomorrow, which is why I’m slightly dreading it. I’m so cooped up I can’t even enjoy the mindless TV!

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DrawnOnEyebrows · 04/09/2021 21:50

24! Ugh! You’re a saint!

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TheCanyon · 04/09/2021 21:52

Get yourself a Puzzler logic problems magazine. It's my favourite, I'm 34 Blush

Lucienandjean · 04/09/2021 22:00

Take up some crafty hobby. Buy some yarn and learn to knit. Or an embroidery kit. Or a sketch book and pencils...

BertieBotts · 04/09/2021 22:07

Do you have a computer? Buy a copy of civilisation 6 or rimworld.

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DrawnOnEyebrows · 04/09/2021 22:13

Puzzle book sounds good. Intrigued by embroidery…

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RossIsTheBestFriend · 04/09/2021 22:15

@TheCanyon

Get yourself a Puzzler logic problems magazine. It's my favourite, I'm 34 Blush
@TheCanyon I came to suggest this too 🤣 I’m 31 😅 always buy one for my holiday and sit and do it on the plane while DH sleeps 🤣
RossIsTheBestFriend · 04/09/2021 22:17

@DrawnOnEyebrows I agree with something crafty - anything you could make for Christmas? I made my own wreaths the year before last and loved it 😊 currently looking at the wooden advent calendars that you can paint yourself - would be a great isolation project 👍🏻

Nannyamc · 04/09/2021 22:20

Adult colouring book saved me

TheCanyon · 04/09/2021 22:21

@RossIsTheBestFriend they don't sell them in our town so only got one every few months. My dm asked what I wanted for my 30th birthday and I asked for a subscription. Was my favourite thing to do while my dts napped

TheCanyon · 04/09/2021 22:24

@DrawnOnEyebrows

Puzzle book sounds good. Intrigued by embroidery…
Don't suppose you like crocheting? I bought my dts toy story crochet teddies 2 fecking years ago, I can knit, cross stitch etc, but by fuck do I not get crochet instructions. My poor kids know I have them and ask all the time when I'll do them Blush
PeachesPumpkin · 04/09/2021 22:27

I taught myself to crochet watching videos on YouTube - Bella Coco is a good one.
Merlin on Netflix is good to binge watch. I also like YouTube videos of train journeys!

thoughtso · 05/09/2021 18:36

Clean and clear out every cupboard you have?

I would love a self-isolation stint.
Got so many half-finished DIY projects on the go!

Guineapigbridge · 05/09/2021 18:57

Scrabble on the iPad?
An epic city- or civilisation-building game, I see someone else has suggested that already.

NeverSurrender · 05/09/2021 19:03

Teach yourself to crochet by watching videos on YouTube. Bella Coco is the one I used. You can buy some hooks like these on Amazon,

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crochet-Aluminium-Knitting-Locking-Markers/dp/B07TDLK5W3/ref=mpssa114?dchild=1&keywords=crochet+hook&qid=1630864855&sr=8-4

and some cheap wool for practicing-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hayfield-Bonus-DK-Double-Knitting/dp/B004MXQMLM/ref=mpssa119?dchild=1&keywords=yarn&qid=1630864903&sr=8-9

And you'll be away! Honestly, the hours just disappear when crocheting !

Prokupatuscrakedatus · 05/09/2021 19:37

Future learn? Lots of (short) courses for free - I love the language introductiory courses.

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