We all have 'em. We all want 'em. We all regret 'em (okay, only sometimes). Lazy days. By definition, a lazy day is, well, a day where you are a 100% bum. Not everybody can pull it off. It takes dedication, commitment, and lack of motivation. Every component existing in a college student's life, actually. Surprisingly, it takes some skill to perfectly execute a lazy day, and here's how you can, too.
Apparel
Ladies, jump for joy. And guys, this may not be that much different from your everyday attire. For girls, the key to a lazy day is nothing tight. So, this means no bra (AKA go Jennifer Aniston style), comfy loose bottoms, and a soft, roomy top. Drake wasn't kidding when he quoted the most marvelous song lyrics of this era, "sweatpants, hair tied, chilling with no makeup on." But really, you're preaching to the choir, Drizzy.
Food & Beverage
If you're worried about calories, carbs, and fat, I advise that you stop reading now. Unless your guilty pleasure is a salad, hold the dressing, you need to have the proper appetite for a lazy day to be perfect. Provided with the correct provisions, such as popcorn, chocolate, ice cream, and anything you always crave when you're laying on the couch, you will have a happy tummy. There's something about not worrying about anything except for how many snacks you can carry to the couch at once, and how close you are to finishing that carton of Java Chip ice cream. Oh, and of course, a glass of wine may not hurt with the laziness menu.
Attitude
It's all about your attitude. If you're being a worrisome version of your mother, you'll never be able to relax. If you know you have something you need to do that's very important the next day, phase it out of your lazy day. Like a medical prescription, your lazy day requires hourly doses of nothing at all. Literally nothing should distract you from the task at hand -- perfecting your lazy day. No load of laundry will be worth the endless amounts of episodes you will be able to finish of Friends on Netflix. Also, don't let that group chat gang up and convince you to go out, there's no room for that nonsense on these days. Save the Kamikaze's for tomorrow.
Entertainment
Yeah, being lazy and sitting around can get boring. Even Netflix binge watchers need a break here and there. Grab a bottle of nail polish, or keep your laptop nearby. Maximize your sitting time and use the time to make a "new" account on Tobi and order something that'll hide your ice cream belly next week when you go out. Or, catch up on all of the episodes you recorded and never watched. The Real Housewives will thank you.
What To Expect
If you're home with family, expect a lot of "get up and do something with your life", or "honey, are you sick", and of course the classic, "all you do is sit on your butt". If you're kicking it back in your college apartment, beware of the feeling of guilt. There's always going to be that one assignment you wish you would have just worked on, or that one friend that kept asking to go get sushi and you persistently declined. Just remember, lazy days are for you, and nobody else.
