These past two weeks have undoubtedly been two of the hardest weeks of my entire life. I know that sounds so insanely dramatic and entitled but, I wish I was kidding. I am someone who constantly needs to be surrounded by people, which I realize is probably not the best. However, I am who I am. So for someone like me, who really does not like alone time- this is pretty, pretty bad. I love my parents, they're great and are being very kind considering the circumstances. However, I thoroughly believe that once you are past the age of 18, living with your parents is as easy as getting an abundance of toilet paper right now. Honestly, the biggest divide is the lack of their TikTok appreciation and understanding. The following are some tips I have found that make me feel better during these trying times.
Some Tips:
1. There is no normal. I see countless articles and posts saying how important it is to stay "normal". I can see for some people how that would be the best. However, if you don't feel like being "normal" that's okay too. If it makes you feel better to get extra sleep, go on your phone a little more and just relax- then do that. Don't feel like you have to have it all together during this time.
2. Get Outside. I know I sound like every mother in the world, but just take a walk outside and enjoy the fresh air. Put in your airports, listen to the songs you'd be dancing to with your friends and transport yourself.
3. Make Your Room at Home Feel Like Home. Personally, my dorm room feels more like home than my room here. I would trade my full-size bed, 2 closets, and a dresser immediately for a lofted twin bed, one closet and some target storage bins. To make your room more "homey" print out pictures of your college friends, clean out your room of anything you don't need or want. Make your environment as simple as possible.
4. Houseparty. To stay connected with your friend group, go on house party. You can also group facetime, but house party is just better. There are games you can play on house party like trivia and drawing things, to make it more fun.
5. Club Penguin. Yes, club penguin was shut down a few years ago but someone stole the code and recreated the website. Now Club Penguin is full of college students running around in the snow, and it is much more fun when your friends join.
Or you could just spend 12 hours a day on TikTok? Whatever you want.