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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird
I have to go to the library tomorrow to return some books. My agoraphobia has been so bad these past several months. It's basically been bad since COVID started. I had issues with it before that but it's only gotten worse since then. I'm trying to work on it.
Have plans to hang out with a friend on Saturday which requires walking to his house so that will get me out a bit. And social interaction. I desperately need social interaction. I haven't spent any time with anyone since Christmas. I'm an introvert and even I'm getting lonely at this point. My sister is hopefully coming over Sunday too.
I decided I'm going to learn how to bake bread. First with using a bread maker and then eventually learn how to make it by hand. Last time I was at the grocery store they barely had any bread. So I think it would be good to learn to bake my own in case I ever can't find it. I have always wanted to learn how to anyway so it will be fun. And honestly fresh baked bread is way better than the pre sliced loaves from the store anyway. I'll definitely post pics when I do. My sister let me borrow her bread maker. She's going to help me use it sometime next month. I think we're going to make an Italian herb loaf. Eventually I'll buy my own bread maker because I can see myself wanting to make different kinds of bread frequently.
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I hope you enjoy your walk and time with your friend, Blue_Bird! That is a good step in fighting the agoraphobia.
I look forward to seeing your bread. That should be fun for you. Baking with yeast is one of those tasks that takes you to the core of baking. If that makes sense. If you don't get a perfect result first time, don't let that discourage you. For me, yeast baking was a learning experience. I have no experience using bread machines, but would maybe have tips (if you need any) for the old-fashioned method.