what kind of social interaction did you get today?

I made a few calls, sent a few messages.

I was supposed to do group chat tonight but they all dropped out. I feel let down. I know people have a lot on their mind but myself I am always dependable and it hurt tonight as I was looking forward to it.

Saw my mom to look at a house. The one she really wanted to see was sold. We went to lunch. I facetimed my daughter. Miss her.

that all sounds really nice.

is the house any good? (a possibility?)

none again today

Spoke on the phone, messaged a few people and got a few messages. Nicest of all was some photos of her children home learning from a dear friend. That made my day.

I decided I don't like Zoom and don't want to do it anymore. It feels weird.

With what it’s going on currently, I rather keep my social distance. Lol!
Not much, I try to go to do my stuff taking care that any absent-minded soul rushes into me.
Thanks god, internet connections exist but I’m not in the mood or feel confident using these means either.

With all the crap flying around I avoid people apart from Papa bear...

Took mum to the clinic. Saw and spoke to a nurse from 6 feet away and stopped at a coffee shop and got a Coke. Everyone had masks.

Today other than the family I live with my social interaction was some messaging, then I went to collect my son's prescription and although I had to queue 2 meters apart outside it was a short queue. Only 2 in the pharmacy at a time and it was very well organised.

The young woman behind the counter was exceptionally nice and I drank in this one outside encounter for all it was worth!

On my walk a few people thanked me as I stood back for them. I notice everyone just seems more aware and attentive during these brief social interactions.

Working in the shop I always said we should always be extra nice in our interaction with customers as we might be the only people they talk to that day - now it's true of many people.

I am touched by these simple gently kind and polite interactions.

I called my grandparents and we had a good laugh while being silly on the phone. I also posted an about me for my professor and students in one of my classes.

This thread seems to me such a good idea, it’s a big challenge and I’m happy to be part of it.
Only, lately, the confinement along with the arrival of Spring are doing the best from my mood, so, I barely had the strength to even write here. So, not much socialisation, today I’m beginning to feel better though.

Talked on the phone with my mom and email with co-worker and manager.

Just a little messaging today oh and a chat with neighbours the other side of the fence - could hear them but not see them.

I left shopping at my parents but did not see them. I leave it in an outbuilding.

glad they are doing wha they can in the shop to keep people safe, and you had such a positive interaction!. yay!

none again today.

think I'm going to start talking to the walls... lol

I had a video conference with my T today, called my bff, and was polite to many workers and people while out running errands.

Went to the grocery store, briefly went to work to pick something up, and texted a co-worker, and texted my mom.

maybe not actual social interaction, but someone sent me a box of candy/ some clothes/ dvds.

someone is thinking of me.. probably my friend sophie

Couple of phone calls a few messages, another call to make.

Talked to Papa bear and some messages with online friends

I drive through at McDonalds for coffee every day. It makes things seem normal.
I email with friends.
The postal worker delivered something. He was SO friendly and nice.
The pizza guy was so jokey and nice yesterday.

Internet interaction for me today. And a nice smile from a young lady on my walk which lifted my spirits a bit. Those kinds of smiles and hellos always lift my spirits regardless of pandemic.

It’s curious because here I see people since the pandemic began we look at among us with lots of mistrust.
Maybe it’s only a reflection of my own behaviour out or maybe it’s only a personal sensation. I’m not sure.
You are lucky.

I don’t expect many from me these days to be honest. The same as each day lately, a few interaction with my partner, lots of interaction with my two doggies ( the two apple of my eyes), some posts here and some what’s app messages with relatives.
And considering, I’m today interacting more than usual.

My therapist responded to an email. I guess that counts as a social interaction.