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Dealing with Boredom and Loneliness During the Pandemic

I wanted to come on and add some resources that have been helping me with dealing with the current situation of social distancing and isolation. I know that as an extroverted people person, this has been a trial for me and finding ways to connect with others has been key. Phone calls, zoom meetings, and constant text messaging have all helped me to continue feeling sane and comforted.

Some resources that I have been personally using include:

*Facetime, zoom and google hangout video calls.

*Making ‘dates’ with friends to virtual do activities together. My best friend and I have watched movies at the same time while on the phone together. I also have ‘auntie time’ with my nephews and my nieces, where I just watch them play.

*Playing games with friends. I am currently playing Words with Friends and Evil Apples. Both available on iphone and Android.

Here are two links to some articles with some other ideas and tips for you all….

 

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-loneliness-during-coronavirus-4799661

and here’s some ideas on some new things to do with the kiddos…

https://mommypoppins.com/family/coronavirus-pandemic-update-indoor-activities-resources-kids

World Oceans Day-June 8th

World Oceans Day, June 8th,  is the United Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action. This year, people all over the world are celebrating under the theme of Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet. Organizations and individuals are promoting prevention of plastic ocean pollution with events in their communities, special announcements, and everything in between! 

Secretary John Kerry will be hosting the third Our Ocean Conference on September 15 -16, 2016. It will bring together leaders from around the world who will join scientists, environmentalists, and business leaders to discuss the threats to our ocean and the steps that should be taken to reverse the damage. A youth forum will be hosted at Georgetown University. It will provide 70 youth participants with skill building and networking sessions that will allow them to design, develop, and implement tangible action plans on illegal fishing, climate change, marine protection and marine debris in their local communities.