Evening everybody, hope you're enjoying the week so far and, especially for the British readers, the birth of Prince George, he's a very cute baby! I've left it very late in the day to write this and at the moment I'll be pushed for time to get this posted before midnight so I'm going to launch right in. The idea for this post comes from a mixture of my extreme boredom (and lack of money) lately, and the horrendous turn the weather took yesterday to make way for one of the biggest thunderstorms I can remember.
1. Tidy your room.
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Now, I really really don't mean to sound like a Mother when I give this advice, but a day spent properly sorting out either your bedroom, or a play room, can make a massive difference. If you have nothing else to do then you'll have time to clean under, behind and between everything, you'll discover things you thought you had lost and probably make a fiver from spare change lost down the back of the sofa. Plus once the room is tidy you will be in the good books with your parents or roommate and you can bask in the glory of a job well done. Finish by treating yourself to a cup of tea and a good book and that sounds like a good day to me.
2. Have a movie marathon.
Call some friends, select the weirdest or wildest variety of your favourite movies, grab some munch and cozy down. There is nothing better than sitting with people you love, doing something you love, while it is absolutely chucking it down outside. Another positive is that, other than the cost of food, the movie day should be relatively cheap, if not free!
3. Plan something.
Just because you're spending one day doing nothing, it doesn't mean you shouldn't have plans for the rest of eternity. Make plans with friends, family, even those people you say 'we should get together sometime' too every time you bump into each other, even though you both know it won't happen. Organise a picnic, a trip to the cinema, the museum, a walk, a coffee morning, a holiday. Whatever you want. There is nothing more satisfying than having something planned, and your boredom will be replaced by the excitement for what is to come.
4. Contact an old friend (or a current friend)
Write a letter, make a phone call, send that email. Sit down and take time out of your life while you know you have it, to reach out to the people you are most at risk of losing to neglect, call your grandparents, your aunts and uncles and cousins, your bestfriend from primary school or that guy you've had a thing for since you were 15. Anyone. Plus, once you reach out to a few people, your social web will expand ten-fold as they all reach back out to you.
5. Embrace the weather
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| Warning: You may not look as fabulous as her! |
Also known as saying 'f*** it, let's go jump in some puddles.' Put on your wellies and your oldest clothes and a jacket and go for a walk, probably a brisk walk. I also find the rain helps clear my mind and as long as you're dressed appropriately, there is no reason why you can't carry on as normal. Worst case scenario you end up having an excuse to change into your PJ's and cozying up on the sofa. Score.
There are a million and one other things you could do on a rainy day, and if you have any genius ideas then do comment them down below. I certainly hope this list isn't used too much this summer but at least we're prepared if it is! Until then, enjoy the sun!
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