Being sick sucks. You feel alone because all of your friends are avoiding your disease. You feel about 100-years-old because the fever makes your joints weak and sore. And the last time you put on actual clothes felt like centuries ago. Just when you think it can’t get worse, the boredom set in. You’ve re-watched the same movie over and over until you can say the lines of every character in it, and you’re beginning to believe that there is some hidden law which states that TV channels must show the most boring shows during the day. But before you throw in the towel, here are six things that may make your time being sick a little better.
1. Binge Watch "Stranger Things"
Just when you thought that TV had lost any hope of having a successful TV show, and the last time you remember loving a show was when Michael Scott was running "The Office," a new show emerges to make you believe. "Stranger Things" is a Netflix original that takes every great 80s sci-fi movie and puts it into an eight-part season one. The show is both suspenseful and fun at the same time. The best part is that it stars Winona Ryder. If that isn’t enough to convince you to drop everything and start watching now, then maybe the fact that the show has both a monster and a telepathic kid in it will. If you’re sick (or even if you aren’t), then sit back and enjoy an episode of "Stranger Things." Who knows, maybe you’ll finish the series in an entire day.
2. Learn Origami
Origami is the ancient Chinese art of folding paper. If the television isn’t working out, then maybe paper will. Try making a swan for your loved one or a bear for your dad. You could possibly knock out all your Christmas gifts with just a few hours of Origami. If you are feeling really advanced, then try towel origami. Towel origami is basically just normal origami, but with towels. Now you can fold all of your towels into pretty animals. But if you aren’t into towels then just stick with paper. Just a warning though, you may get some paper cuts.
3. Read "Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children"
If you are into reading, then "Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children" is perfect for sick days. The book has been out for a while, but it's still a good read. Much like "Stranger Things," the book uses a lot of suspense to add to its story. There is a strong antagonist that gives the story another dimension to explore. Miss Peregrine’s also uses photos to help tell the story. These photos make the book even more interesting and harder to put down. The best part is that a movie for the book will be released next month. Perfect time to start reading Miss Peregrine’s. So, the next time you are sick, snuggle up with a blanket and crack open some good reading.
4. Write an Odyssey article
If you have something to say then say it. The Odyssey provides a perfect outlet to express your feelings about politics, social media, school or anything else you want. If you are sick then this provides a perfect time to write about something you feel strongly about. Think about it: you can either watch another episode of that same TV show you’ve been watching all day, or you can change the world with your Odyssey article.
5. Pull out some old video games
New video games are a ton of fun to play. But every new video game will eventually be an old video game. Maybe it’s time to pull out those old video games and enjoy them again. Show the old games that they are still loved. Sometimes it’s fun to play the old "Call of Duty" or "Halo" It’s best to play these games while you are sick. These games can be a ton of fun, especially when you are bored to death. They also help stimulate your mind and keep your mind active while you are sick (at least that’s what I like to believe).
