Jenny in Florida Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 what do you do (besides read this board, obviously)? I spend so much time sitting at my computer for work and school, and sometimes I just want to take a quick brain break. I can (and do) get up and walk around the house, take the dog outside, get the mail, do a quick chore, etc. But sometimes I just need to shift focus to something without actually leaving the room. Generally, I read this board, check the news, read email, stop by my favorite blog (Epbot.com, in case anyone else needs something) . . . But lately I've been running out of fresh material. I don't have (or want) Facebook, and my Instagram feed is pretty boring. In previous years, I always had something I was researching, but I'm fresh out of that stuff, too. (No curriculum to buy or build, nothing much to shop for.) What do you do when you just want to look at something fun for a few minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Pinterest. YouTube videos- I like some especially on animal rescue though sometimes those aren’t light. Duolingo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) I sometimes read The Prudent Homemaker or https://www.attic24.typepad.com/ Mostly, I have been reading or doing needlepoint in my down time. I am trying to reduce my social media usage and turning to not-tech things more often. Edited October 27, 2021 by MissLemon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 If we are counting this board out, then Pinterest. Sometimes a news site and sometimes I window shop by putting stuff in carts and never hitting the buy button. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) Browse Petfinder Watch dog grooming videos on YouTube Play Word Wipe (WaPo) Edited October 27, 2021 by Pawz4me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Watch Pomplamoose videos on YouTube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Just now, Pawz4me said: Browse Petfinder Yeah, no. "Just looking" is how I ended up with my dog. And I absolutely, positively do not need another pet. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Pinterest Sporcle Reddit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Pretty things on Pinterest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) YouTube for foreign dramas. The drama Ruyi’s Royal Love In the Place is an excellent way to waste time. It has English subtitles so you can really get sucked into it. Edited October 27, 2021 by itsheresomewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 It's for a really short time each day, but I play daily SET. They used to have it set up more like the game, which I preferred because I could do it as long as I wanted, as many times as I wanted, but I can't find that anymore. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 My new time-passer is One Room Challenge. It is a collection of blogger/designers making over different rooms in the house. I don't read the blogs so much as just browse the make-over photos to get ideas and inspiration to decorate and organize my house. I could do the same thing on Pinterest, but this is more focused on one subject. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 49 minutes ago, Jaybee said: It's for a really short time each day, but I play daily SET. They used to have it set up more like the game, which I preferred because I could do it as long as I wanted, as many times as I wanted, but I can't find that anymore. I play Set weekly with my students in my study skills class. They LOVE it! And now many play at home as their brain break time. I spend a lot of time on Pintrest and Facebook Marketplace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Go to Chess.com and play against an imaginary person/computer and wonder why do I keep doing that because I never get any good at it. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Funny animals on YouTube. BillieSpeaks (cat) on YouTube. Watch Impractical Jokers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I watch The Dodo (pet rescue videos) on YouTube. I also like the series Attitude on YouTube, about people with various challenges (usually disabilities). I got hooked on a documentary series about Harrow, the posh boy's boarding school in England. I think it's on Amazon prime... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 We have Apple News+ so I read some of the magazines online. Big selection. I read all news, so we also have a few paid newspapers. Word games. Used to do Pinterest, but not so much now. I have a current embarrassing addiction to a golf game. 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I like to look at baby clothes. Why? I have NO idea, but I love it. Also real estate listings. Local or I do a random zip code generator. I’m a weirdo. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: I like to look at baby clothes. Why? I have NO idea, but I love it. Also real estate listings. Local or I do a random zip code generator. I’m a weirdo. Oh yes! Zillow. I love looking at houses in different areas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teaching3bears Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Let’s see. I like to look at Pinterest. I choose to look at things that make me happy. I like to look at food blogs, mostly when I’m hungry. I look at YouTube a lot. I look at videos of women cleaning their houses, doing crafts or simple renovations to get inspiration. Sometimes I look at travel videos, things about culture or random documentary-type stuff. However, a lot of the time I’m tired and can’t absorb anything remotely complicated. I sometimes play word games online but that is to deal with stress and addictive. I look at my local Reddit to find out about things locally and some news but that is depressing. I’d like to find out about more good YouTube channels to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, Kanin said: I watch The Dodo (pet rescue videos) on YouTube. I also like the series Attitude on YouTube, about people with various challenges (usually disabilities). I got hooked on a documentary series about Harrow, the posh boy's boarding school in England. I think it's on Amazon prime... I love The Dodo. My family knows that if I’m at my computer bawling my eyes out, I’m watching Dodo videos! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Selkie said: I love The Dodo. My family knows that if I’m at my computer bawling my eyes out, I’m watching Dodo videos! Yes, The Dodo is often what I'm watching. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I like Geoguessr. You can play one game a day free per email you sign up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Spryte said: Oh yes! Zillow. I love looking at houses in different areas. Thought I was the only one! Also, virtual travel via Google Earth or Maps (satellite images) Pinterest. I don’t think any time spent on Pinterest is wasted. 😉 Edited October 28, 2021 by popmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Another Dodo fan here! You are my peeps. 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTVKath Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 YouTube. Diane in Denmark. Bob and Brad (the most famous physical therapists on the internet - in their opinion of course!). But First, Coffee. Say Yes to the Dress. Dr. John Campbell. Gary Pilarchik (The Rusted Gardner). I like a variety! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, CTVKath said: YouTube. Diane in Denmark. Bob and Brad (the most famous physical therapists on the internet - in their opinion of course!). But First, Coffee. Say Yes to the Dress. Dr. John Campbell. Gary Pilarchik (The Rusted Gardner). I like a variety! Diane in Denmark is a favorite of mine, too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 14 hours ago, Elizabeth86 said: I like to look at baby clothes. Why? I have NO idea, but I love it. Also real estate listings. Local or I do a random zip code generator. I’m a weirdo. I do this, too. I am obsessed with real estate and houses, in general. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I check a few sites where I can find updates on what my favorite music group is up to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I also like to watch swing dance YouTubes. Nils and Bianca are my favorites. I couldn't swing dance for the life of me but I love to watch it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Listening, as I could use some new ideas too! Games: Solitaire, Fight List, and Fight List 2. Pinterest: mostly recipes, and boxer puppies. youtube: Angie Hot & Flashy, Stephanie Marie, Dr. Dray, and Lisa J. I have no idea why these are the only things I watch on YouTube since I wear makeup maaaaayyyybe once a week lol. Mostly I like the skin care stuff, more than the makeup stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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