In the midst of self-quarantining, you are doing the absolute right thing by staying indoors but let’s face it, it can get a little boring. Here are 15 ways to occupy yourself during this crazy time.
- Binge Watch Netflix
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Of course this would be the number one thing, it’s simple yet so rewarding. Utilize the next couple of weeks to finish those Netflix Original Series and Movies that everyone has been talking about. You could even go out of the box and watch a foreign film. Maybe a weird documentary you would never click on? I suggest watching: Bandersnatch, Black (a Korean Drama), Final Table and Next In Fashion.
2. Watch a Movie/TV Show With Your Roommates
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With all your busy schedules, you can really use this time for some roommate bonding. My roommates and I started watching RuPaul’s Drag Race. There’s nothing funnier than screaming at the TV with your friends as you watch a Drag Queen Lip Sync for her life.
3. Cook Something Using the Ingredients You Have
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If you’ve already stocked up here’s your time to get creative with the ingredients you have! Supercook.com is a great website where you enter in the ingredients you have and it pulls up various recipes you can make.
4. Re-Arrange Furniture
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You used to do it in your room as a kid in your parent’s house, why not do it to your apartment? It’ll bring a fresh and relaxing feeling to your space.
5. Deep Clean Your Place
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It’s crucial, especially during this time. For my people out there that like to get down and dirty to be clean this one’s for you. Pull out that vacuum and put on those rubber gloves cause it’s cleaning time. You get that true feeling of accomplishment once you’re done, your space looks squeaky clean and your roommates will applaud you.
6. Workout
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You finally have no excuses not to get started on you new year’s resolution. No gym, no worries, move some furniture out of the way, put on some cute fitness gear and lookup a fun workout video on YouTube.
7. Nap
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It’s hibernation mode after all. I personally love encasing myself in at least 4 blankets and surrounding my body with pillows.
8. Makeovers
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Another roommate/sibling bonding activity! It’ll end up with a mess of makeup and hair products but at least you’ll have your hair and makeup done in a way you would of never expected.
9. Take a Bath
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When is the last time you had the time to take a bath? You deserve it. Time to turn the lights low, lights some candles and pop in a Lush Bath Bomb because we all know you’ve been saving it for this exact moment. You could also intertwine this with binging some Netflix, now that’s relaxing.
10. Board Games/Video Games
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Someone’s bound to have a set of Cards Against Humanity, if you don’t have enough players, maybe it’s time to figure out who your neighbors are and invite them over!
11. iMessage Games with your friends
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Me and my friends have been playing 8-Ball Pool, darts, mini golf and connect four using the Game Pigeon app on iPhone. It keeps us connected and we’re still having fun while self-quarantined.
12. Re-visit Nostalgic Disney/2000’s Music
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Blast that stuff on the TV cause we all know you and your friends know all the lyrics. Any song from Victorious, High School Musical, Avril Lavigne, etc. put that on the TV and have a dance party!
13. D.I.Y/ Arts and Crafts
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There’s simple D.I.Y projects online you can look up, some of my favorites are distressing jeans and shirts. There’s even some where you can make your own body scrubs and bath bombs.
14. GET DRUNK!
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If you’re of age, pop open a bottle of wine and relax or turn up with your roommates. Plus it’ll make you feel warm and cozy.
15. Read The Girl That Hates Color Articles
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You’ll laugh, you’ll be educated, and you’ll gain some fashion advise. You’ll for sure get sucked into reading all of them, but you’ll always be entertained.
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