I got super shit bored one day (well, most days lmao) and randomly taught myself how to make those little lucky paper stars. Now I can't stop making them. I have a tiny jar on my bedside table filled with ones I made from pretty shiny paper and another, bigger jar is filled about 1/8 of the way up with more stars out of random papers. I have more paper on order, from this one shop I found on Etsy that makes their own paper and sells retail paper as well. I FOUND PAPER WITH TEENY TINY NARWHALS ON AND I AM FREAKING OUT. Since it's coming from China though, it's going to take foreverrrrrr to reach my ass in the states, lol.

So did you learn anything?

Surprised no one else has answered this post. Anyhow, I've learned a bit of how to speak Irish (I have Irish heritage so it interested me), but I had to stop that because I had to focus on moving out of state. I've also learned a lot more tricks about job-searching, since I lost mine in May due to the virus. So far I haven't gotten any bites, but there's been some promising interviews. Also I learned that not a lot of people wear masks in this town. I recently went to the ER for a collapsed lung, and now that I'm susceptible to a second collapse, I'm really learning to take extra precautions and stay home as much as possible. Although that's hard when I still have to go to job interviews and get groceries (since I live alone). I'm in the US, so I pretty much have to work because I'm only living off my savings, which is getting low, and our Unemployment program is overloaded and the status of the government stimulus checks is unclear and unreliable. But whatever job I end up taking, I'm ensuring they are following all the safety precautions and that the position I work in would be back office (AKA not interfacing with the general public).

that i like.,,,to lay on the floor

I've been studying Greek, lmao.

I started using Blender in quarantine, starting with the famous donut tutorial.

as an extrovert, quarantine/the pandemic has taught me to appreciate and enjoy alone time more.

i'm still learning and i find it difficult to be alone for extended periods of time, particularly as i live abroad -- too much time spent alone often leads to feelings of homesickness for me.

I learned that daytime TV is truly awful, and that even when they know I'm watching them, cats will do exactly as they please.

i've gotten significantly better at baking and found i actually enjoy cooking shows.

I started learning how to crochet, I made 2 scarfs so far and have another hat and scarf project planned. I've done cross stitch before, but I finally got around to doing some embroidery. I learned and did tie dye. And I'm still learning how to care for all the house plants I have acquired (started in March with 8, now I have 15 with like a bunch of air plants on the way, oops...!)

I learned that even when my expectations are very low...somehow I still end up disappointed or shocked by people. :D

I learned how unhealthy my life had been, if that counts. That I willingly spent months without going outside in the past 2 years, and that I never need to do that again. I learned that I want to go out more and will do anything to be able to explore my city again.

I've started making my own homemade jams! It's shockingly easy and just requires some patience and a watchful eye. So far I've made blueberry lemon, blueberry lavender, and strawberry basil! I'm not ballsy enough to try actually water canning yet but I think that's the next step.

I worked almost the entire quarantine, so I've learned that when I'm allowed to have control of my workday, I don't actually mind working in my field. I also started a tiny garden on my false balcony. Just a few herbs, some peppers, and a very pesky peruvian groundcherry. I'm moving in a couple of months, so it's good experience before I can expand to actual gardening.

I started slowly getting back into drawing using the same methods I previously used for workouts and food. Not sure if it counts as learning a new thing, more like relearning to like drawing again

I only had a month of quarantine before going back to work full time... happy labor day!

When it first started I was so excited to start a billion different projects but it didnt work out that way. Felt very guilty about that, but my mental health oriented friends talk about how its good to not push yourself with expectations and to spend time doing nothing at all, and I'm struggling to accept that mindset. So that's something I'm learn(ing.

My partner and I learned how to 3D print. We're making some spooky jewelry this month.

I'd really wanted to start working with resin to make dice sets for D&D and it's been SUPER fun. I love seeing the progress, (even if it can take a bit to see said progress)

Nothing new, just continued my horseriding lessons, and caught up with all tv shows I watched before, and also caught up with the much needed sleep after studying for years beside a full time job and getting my degree in biology :) But I decided I will learn to sew with a sewing machine and that I will have my driving license as soon as it will be safe to sit in a car with random people.

"Are you actually healed, or just distracted." D: My mental health took a turn for the worse, but with medication & therapy - I've gotten back on track. Always seek help if needed.

Ooh, those are super cute!

LOVING these answers! It sounds like everyone is really digging into their creative side, and that's so cool! Myself, my work hours got a little more intense with the advent of the pandemic, but I didn't have the same outlets for stress and could/can no longer attend the gym. I've learned how to run! Or, well, I've started running! I'm not quite good at it, but I've learned to enjoy it, and it's really wonderful for my mental health and staying fit.

- I looove following the simulated sub on reddit, and seeing all sorts of cool stuff! Have you kept with blender? I worry you need an awesome computer to be able to do anything cool.

- I totally feel you. It's tricky to find that balance of achieving and completing things without being disappointed at the time it took to do it, or anything that you to had to compromise. I think I constantly feel down on myself for not doing something faster, but it's a work in progress to really accept these things. <3 What sorts of projects have you gotten into?