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utopiaSenior Contributor
So I arrived here at midday today.
Feeling a bit lost. Everything is so ... strange.
Not sure what to do now.
Starting to get a bit anxious. A bit teary. Trying hard not to think, or to feel.
Wishing I had a bourbon or some chips or junk food. Something to keep me busy and not feeling.
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
Hi @utopia
The idea of a comforting box is a good idea - and to make it as pretty as possible
I was sorting out some drawers last week and I found some models of dinasaur skeletons I have had for ages - putting some of them aside would be a good idea - I had forgotten I had them -
And Sudoku puzzles - they are my go-to after playing games in my phone - I was stuck for about a week on the same puzzle - often getting to the last point and missing that one - ah - we all need our little easy tricks that can keep us amused while the world is flying past
btw - I am so glad you had a good sleep without any medication for that - and then - actually waking up to enjoy having such a great sleep - that can be great - that IS great
Okay - I had to find my version of an agile cockatoo
Dec
Oh yes - I love that one
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soulSenior Contributor
Good morning @utopia - hope you had another good night's sleep. Seems like we've bypassed spring and headed straight to summer - higher temperatures ahead. Hope you're feeling the warmth we are sending you.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@utopia Another mountain photo just for you... 
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soulSenior Contributor
Hi @utopia - what are you up to today? Entertaining your fellow residents? Hope things are looking good for you.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
Hi @utopia
It seems you are getting bunches of cockatoo pics so sending one today as well
I know this is a flock of cockies because it says so under the pic
I hopw you are okay - and that you are getting some help
Life has been so hard for you in the last years - I really hope things can look up
Dec
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soulSenior Contributor
Good morning @utopia - hope things are looking up for you
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@utopia
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