Friday, January 22, 2016

75 Ways to Spend a Sober Snow Day

Guess who decided not to drink during the month with the first major snowstorm of the year?!

THIS GIRL.

Can't lie, it's been tough seeing everyone's alco-haul (see what I did there?) that they've been preparing for this weekend's east coast slam of Winter Snow Jonas.


Also, did you know they named winter storms?  Now you do.

So anyway, here I am, determined to stick to Dry January... while it's decidedly NOT dry outside.  What's a girl to do?

1.  Sleep in.
2.  Read a book.
3.  Make a snowman.
4.  Deep clean your kitchen.
5.  Deep clean your bathroom.
6.  DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING.
7.  Do a workout you wouldn't normally have time to do.
8.  Make it a double day and do a second workout you really never have time to do.
9.  Take a nap.
10.  Light a fire (obviously only if you have a fireplace).
11.  Take a bath.  Light candles.  Play music.  Pretend you're at the beach.
12.  Play a board game.
13.  If you're alone, play solitaire with actual playing cards.
14.  Make a Dream Board either online (try www.picmonkey.com) or IRL with some old magazines
15.  Watch a movie
16.  Watch a movie series
17. Watch a whole series of a new show.
18.  Watch a whole series of an old favorite show.
19.  Call your mom.
20.  Call your grandma.
21.  Meal plan.
22.  Meal prep (if you have everything you need)
23.  Make an EPIC meal (breakfast?  lunch?  dinner?!)
24.  Youtube something you've always wanted to learn to do.  Start learning.
25.  Craft something.
26.  Make a gratitude list.
27.  Make a list of everything you want to do this spring.
28.  Make a list of everything you want to do this summer.
29.  Video chat with a friend or more!  Try http://zoom.us.  It's free!
30.  Build a blanket and pillow fort.  Even if you're sans kids.
31.  Online shop.
32.  Balance your checkbook (you know you haven't done THAT in forever)
33.  Do yoga.
34.  Listen to a podcast.  If you're looking for some personal development and entrepreneur topics, here are my favorites!
35.  Try meditating.  Youtube has guided meditations!
36.  Do a crossword puzzle.
37.  Put together a puzzle.
38.  Have a dance party.  Make sure you sing at the top of your lungs.
39.  Shovel the snow for a neighbor who could use the help.
40.  Have a snowball fight.
41.  Try some new fun makeup.
42.  Don't wear any makeup at all!
43.  Research some non-alcoholic drinks.  Make those!
44.  Write a poem.
45.  Do your nails.
46.  Set up a domino topple.
47.  Play video games.
48.  Play the Wikipedia game.
49.  Sign up for something you've always wanted to try.
50.  Organize your iTunes.
51.  Organize your iPhoto.
52.  Make a slideshow or playlist for a friend.
53.  Download an album you've been wanting.
54.  Download an album of someone you've never heard of.
55.  Research your heritage.
56.  Do laundry.
57.  Stalk some people on FB ;)
58.  Reconnect with one of those people.
59.  Drink tea.
60.  Learn astrology.
61.  Go through your closet and remove everything you haven't worn in two years.  Put it in a pile to donate.
62.  Clean out your inbox.  Or one of them.  I have like six.
63.  Run in the snow.
64.  Youtube puppies.
65.  Design your own t-shirt.
66.  Watch a TEDTalk.
67.  Write a letter to someone.
68.  Get lost in lists at BuzzFeed.
69.  Play quizzes at Sporcle.  They have every topic you could ever imagine.
70.  Have sex ;)
71.  Make a new pinterest board.
72.  Master the selfie.
73.  Learn to french braid... your own hair.
74.  Cuddle with something... a kid, a significant other, a pillow, a stuffed animal.
75.  Go to bed early!

What are your suggestions?

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