The area I moved in 10 years ago, has the worst public transport of any metropolitan area. It used to be a pioneer in public transportation in the 19th century, in 1896, it had more tramway lines that it has metro and bus lines, now.
During those 10 years, the majority of the population voted to raise funds for public transports, the person in charge used those funds to move the metro HQ, one block; buy the latest electronic gadgets and create more executives positions. I wondered where all that money came from, I found out when he cut security personnel, at stations, endangering riders.
Last year the closest route was cut and another to the north has been modified. The people in charge refuse to sell electronic rechargeable cards (the equivalent of Seattle's Orca card) online.
I buy everything in bulk, by visiting stores, once a month for necessities and every 3 month for my local art store. I also pick up online orders from my local bookstore at their physical store.
This is to say that I am used to isolation.
Keeping up with hobbies, setting up social media connections and being part of pleasant forums are all essential for keeping it together.
During high school and college, I had to adjust to extrovert times during the school year and introvert times during school breaks.
Hence my lifelong acquaintance with reading, needlework, calligraphy and abstract painting.
I dropped the last hobby then, picked it back up, when I discovered watercolor pencils and children coloring books. I was inspired by Dan Bransfield and Tom's creation of the FJN, I can't draw but, I can trace and color my beloved flowers and mammals.
Forum members and Tom Bihn Crew, keep being your beautiful selves and thank goodness for computers.