So I asked the locals
Nov 3rd 2015 | 10:04 am
#47
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Re: So I asked the locals
Become a volunteer - it would give you something to do, make you feel useful and would also give you the opportunity to meet people (and may even lead to a job, you never know!).
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Another option for those cold blustery days would be to do a free online course - there are hundreds available from Universities and Colleges: 1150 Free Online Courses from Top Universities | Open Culture and https://www.coursera.org/browse are just two websites that give links to them.
Help out with Eagle Watch, Bird Counting, Work Parties etc Volunteer | Squamish Environment Society
Volunteer Opportunities – Squamish CAN - community gardens, water conservation etc.
BC SPCA: Become a BC SPCA volunteer SPCA volunteer
The Hotspot Community Resource Centre » Volunteer teach seniors how to use technology and others
Volunteer | Sea to Sky Community Services Foodbank, Re-use store Squamish ReBuild
Squamish Trail Society, Squamish BC - Volunteers clear trails
Another option for those cold blustery days would be to do a free online course - there are hundreds available from Universities and Colleges: 1150 Free Online Courses from Top Universities | Open Culture and https://www.coursera.org/browse are just two websites that give links to them.
Nov 3rd 2015 | 10:19 am
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Re: So I asked the locals
So would it not help to try and look a bit more positively on things? Maybe easier said than done, perhaps.
If I was to list out all the things I can't do because I didn't have the money or ability for them, then that list would be very very long. As it is, I just think of what I can do and am grateful for that.
If I was to list out all the things I can't do because I didn't have the money or ability for them, then that list would be very very long. As it is, I just think of what I can do and am grateful for that.
Its a combination of things, being in a town I dislike, no friends or family around, and a lack of resources needed to see family and do the things I enjoy.
I simply do not enjoy walking, or exercise and while I do those things, they are not enjoyable and more of a chore I have to do rather then an activity I want to do.
I do best when on the go and kept busy to keep the mind off other things.
Reading I find my mind just wanders into other thoughts so its not all that enjoyable.
Nov 3rd 2015 | 10:22 am
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Re: So I asked the locals
So perhaps you could use that time to help others, give you something active to do and relieve the boredom?
http://britishexpats.com/forum/maple.../#post11785249
http://britishexpats.com/forum/maple.../#post11785249
Nov 3rd 2015 | 10:23 am
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Re: So I asked the locals
There are dozens of organisations that need help year round - perhaps you could contact some of them as well?
Nov 3rd 2015 | 10:49 am
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Nov 3rd 2015 | 11:42 am
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Re: So I asked the locals
A depressed brain doesn't see much of the positive which is another hurdle. However I am not sure that can ever be fixed, I can't recall a point in time when I was not depressed.
Its a combination of things, being in a town I dislike, no friends or family around, and a lack of resources needed to see family and do the things I enjoy.
I simply do not enjoy walking, or exercise and while I do those things, they are not enjoyable and more of a chore I have to do rather then an activity I want to do.
I do best when on the go and kept busy to keep the mind off other things.
Reading I find my mind just wanders into other thoughts so its not all that enjoyable.
Its a combination of things, being in a town I dislike, no friends or family around, and a lack of resources needed to see family and do the things I enjoy.
I simply do not enjoy walking, or exercise and while I do those things, they are not enjoyable and more of a chore I have to do rather then an activity I want to do.
I do best when on the go and kept busy to keep the mind off other things.
Reading I find my mind just wanders into other thoughts so its not all that enjoyable.
Otherwise volunteering sounds the plan, local food bank maybe? The hospital perhaps? Homeless shelter?
Do something whether you like it or not. As you've said it's best to keep busy.
Nov 3rd 2015 | 12:12 pm
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Re: So I asked the locals
Get into an mmorpg - there's a few f2p ones around.
You can sink 100's (if not 1000's) of hours into them grinding out the next bit of gear just so you can get the next bit of gear after that because that's when the game really starts because you're looking for the really good gear then. You'll get hit after hit of that fake sense of achievement that only video game leveling up can provide.
You don't even need to leave the house. You might not even look back and wonder wtf you are doing with your your life.
You can sink 100's (if not 1000's) of hours into them grinding out the next bit of gear just so you can get the next bit of gear after that because that's when the game really starts because you're looking for the really good gear then. You'll get hit after hit of that fake sense of achievement that only video game leveling up can provide.
You don't even need to leave the house. You might not even look back and wonder wtf you are doing with your your life.
Nov 4th 2015 | 11:23 am
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Nov 8th 2015 | 1:03 am
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Re: So I asked the locals
I'm having a similar problem. I have a 20+ year old army officer visiting for a few days who doesn't drink and doesn't like boating. I'm not sure what to do with the lad around here as, I doubt very much if he likes art museums or botanical gardens, he's been to the aquarium before and he has a nice fiancé so rub and tugs are out. He's done the G grind so that's probably not appealing. So apart from eating out what does one do around here?
