Category: Misc.

End the Boredom- A Guide to Getting Through the Longest Day in History

By Jessica H
updated 5 days ago

You know the day I'm referring to. It's nasty otuside. Your tv is broken. No one is available to talk on the phone. It's seriosuly boring. Unless, you've got this guide to getting through your boredom.

Napoleon Dynamite's Dance

So, we’ve all seen this movie and one of the best scenes is when Napoleon struts his stuff at his high school talent show. This may not seem like it would take much time, but, speaking from experience, this dance takes some practice. Pop in the movie or hit up YOUTUBE.com and get your groove on. Moon Boots optional. Word of Advice: closing your blinds for this one is probably a good idea…it’s embarassing enough knowing your doing this in private.

Clean Out Your Closet

It’s a jungle in there. Really. When is the last time you even wore that shirt? Hello?...1992 is calling and they want their Girbaud jeans back. Cleaning out the closet can seem daunting at first, but it’s so satisfying in the end and you can donate your old clothing to charity. First, take everything out. EVERYTHING. Try to make piles according to things you wear, things you don’t wear anymore, and things that are trashed. If it’s been more than a year, chances are you’re not going to wear it again! Place your give away clothes neatly in a box or bag and donate to charity. Take the really ratty and holey items directly to the garbage. Then, organize your remaining duds by style, color, etc and claim your closet again. For organizing tools, The Container Store has you covered. For donation options, try the Salvation Army nearest you.

Paint your Pet

Paint your cat or dog’s nails( it’s not as easy as you think and I recommend several Q-tips). Grab a paint pen and decorate your turtle’s shell. I’ve even seen gold fish embelished with Sharpie (I cannot say whether this is safe or not) but it was cute. Why shouldn’t my cat Elvis have his nails done when I spend so much time keeping mine grromed? Your local vet or pet store professional can give more information about which products are safe. Ask your vet or mine, Firehouse Animal Clinic.

Invent a New Recipe

I love cooking and when you have a good recipe, it’s pretty fool-proof. The true test of cooking talent is coming up with your own recipe. When it’s cold and rainy outside, there is nothing better than a day spent in the kitchen whipping a hot pot of…something. Pull out your crockpot or dutch oven and scower the pantry and fridge for any ingredients that could possibly go together for your next greatest meal. Some of my favorite dishes have been nothing but soups made of leftovers or a pasta dish with cans of tomatos and bags of frozen veggies and meat. Go ahead, be the next TOP CHEF.

Alphabetize your CDs

Has it really come to this? Are you sick of staring at your feet and out the window? Why not spend several hours of your boring day doing something that will make you feel a little more organized and a lot more anal? Alphabetizing your CDs will make it much easier to find the song you are looking for tomorrow when you get back into the real world of the living, and you may find an old favorite that you’ve completely forgotten about. Find a scratched CD amongst the piles? Head to Independant Records or Twist and Shout for tools to buff them out or just replace it.

Write a Letter

Do you remember how to write a letter? Some of us, including myself, spend so much time on the Internet with emailing and blogging, we forget the art form of letter writing and the joy of receiving a hand written letter. If you don’t have nice stationary, the Hallmark shop among other specialty stores have wonderful selections of lovely paper and pens to creat a beautiful letter. Why not write a distant family member? Let your college roommate know how much you miss them. Whoever you choose to write, you’re sure to get a great response, and it’s not too late to get back to the basics.

Google your Ex Boyfriends

So this can be really entertaining or terifying on who you dated. It could even be a good idea to Google your date before meeting them, but this past time always works in a pinch if I’m really bored. Finding out your high school boyfriend is a fisherman in Alaska is great. Finding out your ex boyfriend is in prison for stalking is not so great. Whatever you find out, information is good and knowing is half the abttle, right? This can take 10 minutes or 10 hours depending on your dating history, so budget accordingly.