Not everybody experiences blizzards. If you're one of those people, I envy you. Being a New England native, I know the pain and suffering of a snowstorm all too well.
When a blizzard hits, and you're doomed to be crushed under a foot (or two... or three) of disgusting wet heaps of ice, there's not too much that you can do. You're definitely not going to get in your car and drive away, so you have to find ways to keep your mind occupied.
And distracted, from the disgusting and depressing mess happening outside.
1. Hibernate.
You may not notice how sleep-deprived you are until you're stuck at home, with literally nothing to do, and suddenly awaken from a 16-hour slumber feeling like a new human. Naps, naps, naps.
2. Netflix your heart out.
You know you have some shows to catch up on. What better day than a snow day? Wrap yourself in a blanket with some snacks at hand. Let your inner sloth be free.
3. Drown yourself in hot cocoa or tea.
No need to actually drown - just drink it. A lot of it. There is virtually no better time for this activity.
4. Write your Odyssey article.
The weather is so depressing, you may as well make your editor happy.
5. Play The Sims.
The Sims gets its fair share of hate, but I'm telling you, there is NO BETTER GAME to play during a blizzard than The Sims. You can sit there and play it for days without batting an eye. It takes up so many hours of your life without you even noticing - so the blizzard will pass before you know it.
6. Read all the books.
Fantasy and self-improvement are some of my favorite genres to explore while snowed in. Either improve yourself or forget reality. Win/win.
7. Get sh#%faced.
It can be one of the best ways to pass the time; everything becomes more fun. However, be careful not to overindulge, because puking and/or needing an ambulance are not fun blizzard activities.
8. Bake or cook.
It's a great way to pass the time, build your skills, AND stuff your face after.
9. Create art.
Why not try to make something beautiful during this horrifically ugly time? Try drawing, painting, or messing around with GarageBand on your computer.
10. Play video games.
I mentioned The Sims first and foremost, but there are a lot of video games out there. My go-to blizzard game besides The Sims is Skyrim or COD, but there are infinite possibilities. Choose whatever tickles your fancy and let the time (and snow) fly.
11. Discover new music.
What better time to open up Spotify and browse until you just can't browse no mo'? You might discover your next obsession (cough, Majid Jordan, COUGH).
12. Play with your appearance.
Paint your nails, mess around with makeup, dye your hair, chop your bangs. It's definitely a good idea. I swear.
13. Have some deep conversations.
I texted my boyfriend (who's also under 17.5" of snow) and asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. You learn a lot about a person when you both have absolutely nothing else to do besides talk... and talk... and... talk.
14. Write really long lists.
Like maybe 'things to do in a blizzard', for example.
15. Clean, reorganize, or redecorate your room.
It'll give you some fresh new energy and feng-shui when the snowstorm finally stops. Keep in mind, like, I mean, I say this, but I'm not actually going to do it.
16. Play a board game with the fam.
Or whomever you happen to reside with. Just remember, if the doors are blocked by two feet of snow, you can't run away from a sore loser... so maybe avoid Monopoly.
