Instead of doing what’s good for you and finishing up those final projects, you’re here! Don’t sweat it, put off those papers for a few more minutes and read this list of pointless activities from one procrastinator to another.
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Make a blanket fort
Nothing says running from responsibility and hiding from your problems like a good old blanket fort. Sometimes, we just need a break, and if that comes in the form of reverting back to our childhood selves and living a lifestyle from the comfort of a thousand blankets, so be it. So go ahead, spend the week(end) swaddled in a fuzzy wonderland and catch up on what really matters– Netflix and sleep.
2. Check in on the disturbing shoppers of America
Tis the season; first snowfalls, warm cocoa, and watching all the shenanigans that went down on Black Friday. By now there are some pretty golden clips of some intense but fascinating midnight scrums between shoppers. Nothing says “holiday spirit” like a mass of people throwing blows while they try to snag a discounted flat screen. Check out some of the hall-of -famers here.
(P.S. I am in no way promoting or justifying violence in any way shape or form)
3. Browse AtlasObscura.com
This is a site a stumbled upon one day and it has changed my life ever since… okay, it has had little impact on me besides consuming hours of my time…but still! The purpose is to provide interesting and little-known facts about landmarks and objects. You can search by map and discover hidden gems throughout the world, perfect for planning an unforgettable trip! There’s also a “random place” button that takes you to a number of cool artifacts or unknown wonders. This site is perfect for upping your trivia game or increasing your knowledge of unique hot spots in your own city!
4. Spend hours building your dream shopping cart… and then delete when you come to terms with reality
*Warning: not to be done under the influence of alcohol*
With the aftershock of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, some of us haven’t quite gotten our fix. It’s never too early to shop for NYE party dresses or overpriced makeup products. You can never have enough silver hoop earrings or casual sneakers, god only knows your glitter collection will never be too dazzling, so you might as well add a few things here and there. Lose yourself in the ever-expanding world of velvet chokers and forget your worries while you browse through the Urban Outfitters dad hat selection.
When you’re done drooling over the holographic butterfly wings you’ve convinced yourself you can’t live without, it’s time to start coming back to reality. Let the delayed reaction seep in as your adult meter starts to kick on. Slowly go through and empty your shopping cart as you mentally check off all the things you should buy instead, and maybe shed a tear or two over the fabulous items you could’ve rocked (and then pat yourself on the back for choosing to invest in your future instead– those wings will still be there when you have your degree).
5. Watch old Vine compilations on Youtube and reminisce about simpler times
Ahh, 2014 — the PT(Pre-Trump) era can be characterized by Frozen anthems playing in every department store and the official comeback of the 90’s inspired crop top. The world was also entranced by 6 second long clips of bored teenagers doing the weirdest sh*t they could think up. Whenever I’m feeling down and wish to escape the present, I resign myself to a dark room and a deep YouTube dive. Rediscovering all the Vines that gave me joy reminds me that good things come and go, but Kyle will live forever.
Studying for finals can wait, but building a blanket fort where you can spend hours browsing the internet seems much more urgent. Happy procrastinating!