I have to chuckle when I read of folks' newbie experiences about being in lockdown. (not just on here).
I've been in solo 'lockdown' since December 2017 when I had a traumatic fall in a shopping centre (mall), it affected me physically and mentally, but that's another story.
I am now very much used to not seeing the outside world these days, so I make use of the technlogy available.
I use Google Earth for my outdoor adventures and sightseeing.
I have excercise equipment to keep me fit.
I use forums for chit-chat and serious discussions like Trainz
I love to watch my favourite football team play using live steams, but sadly, that's a pleasure that I no longer have due to Covid19.
Music is online too either via Spotify or YouTube videos.
All of my shopping is done online, including groceries.
I also use YouTube to watch trains in the real world via their 'Live Now' links, right now I am watching Warsaw Zachodnia station on another screen whils typing this out.
https://www.youtube.com/c/UrządTransportuKolejowego/live
The most important thing for me is that I have Trainz! What a lifesaver it has been for me.
Honestly, going out is so overrated :hehe:
Welcome to my world!
Stay safe my friends
Graham - much is the same as my world. In 2012 I found myself a pariah because I was no longer a useful worker in society. I went from an IT support person handling close to 700 people in an office to a twit unable to do much else but sleep. I had issues with falling, nearly fell at work, and developed some executive function issues. I essentially became a risk for my employer and ended up going out on disability which later turned into full-time disability and on a pensioner's budget with a nearly 50% cut in income.
I did make a couple of trips when I could afford it, but those ended when I fell on one of them. Freezing in place and doing a face plant in a restaurant was the most embarrassing thing anyone can do. After that, I became a hermit after that only venturing out when I had to, or going out with others so I didn't have to drive.
Like you I spend my time traveling through proxy. There are some gorgeous cab rides available across the British Midlands by Don Coffey whose videos I enjoy as well as some by others taking place in Austria and Germany. This is in addition to the numerous tram videos which are fun. I mean seeing Zurich and Frankfurt from a tram is fascinating!
When I'm not Trainzing, or chatting in the forums, I'm busy with my music. I studied piano for years and studied a bit virtually in 2017 with someone in Belgium. Those were the best lessons I had and we still do stuff together with various projects, and that inspired me to practice and play again and spend about an hour or two a day at it.
The thing is, like you, we did it. We found ways to keep ourselves busy without the need to be constantly entertained by others. My doctor asked me if I went out. I said I do occasionally but it's not necessary; I get along better with myself.