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Battling The Boredom

How do we fight this battle?

Caroline McGuire

Dec 16, 2015

Union College - New York

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Boredom. Unless you are abroad, on a mini-term in an exciting new country or on vacation with the fam, it is 100 percent bound to happen over these glorious six weeks. How do we fight this battle? How on earth can we occupy our time without spending infinite hours in bed Netflix and chillin' with yourself? Watching romantic Christmas movies makes you feel like you will be forever alone and the next thing you know you're on Tinder. Don't stoop to that level! Here are some ideas to get the time flowing towards Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's.

1. Ice Skating

If you live near NYC, bust out those skates and go to Rockefeller Center or Bryant Park. Maybe dress as Buddy the Elf to keep things interesting, just try not to eat shit.

2. Bake

Blast Mariah's "All I Want For Christmas" and make some dank treats.

3. Get Crafty

If you're in a sorority this comes as second nature by now. Make some cool letters to decorate your room, go on Pinterest and find some festive ideas, or make something for your common room or house. Perhaps get in touch with your inner grandma and learn how to knit.

4. Go To The Gym

Barf, but hey, we could all shed some pounds from all of the feasting that comes with the holidays and it takes a chunk out of your day.

5. Have a Party

Banger or not, invite people over and have fuuuuun. Hopefully your parents are chill by now and will let you. Maybe have a theme, but most importantly, have good snacks.

6. Stalk Your Pets

With boredom comes hundreds of videos and pictures of your animals. Definitely get a pic with them wearing a Santa hat, it's only expected. There's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of because they are cute af, so fill your SnapStories ASAP, I want to see pups and kittens.

That's really all I got, boredom is a tough opponent, good luck!

xoxo, Caro

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