It’s 5 p.m. on a Friday, and you’ve just gotten back to your room from possibly the longest week of your life. Now you have absolutely no motivation to go out with your friends, let alone leave the sanctity of your bed. We’ve all been there.
But that doesn’t mean that your night in has to be boring! Here are a few ideas for the next time you just “can’t even” on a Friday night:
1. Pajama Party
Invite your friends over to your dorm with their pajamas and pink pig slippers. Pop some popcorn, eat some chocolate chip cookie dough and turn on Netflix! Can you say chick flicks?
2. Large Pizza, Please
One of the most wonderful things to have ever been incorporated into the food industry is delivery service, especially when it comes to pizza. Papa John’s and Domino’s even take orders straight from their smartphone app! With one phone call or press of a button, you can have hot pizza delivered straight to your door (or at least the front of your building). Order some to share with your roommates—or not. There’s no shame in keeping a whole pizza for yourself. Just be sure to get some garlic knots for your roomie!
3. Spa Day to Spa Night
Like I said, if you’re staying in on a Friday night, it’s probably because you’ve had a mega-crazy week and just need to destress. What better way to do that than with a spa night? Grab a couple of your closest gals and make your own salon! Highlight your hair, paint your nails, and give yourself a facial. A girl can do anything with a fresh mani-pedi!
4. DIY with Your Roomies
Spend some time bonding with your roommates while making some cute decorations for your room! Goodwill sells vintage picture frames and knickknacks that can easily be refurbished. Trust me, you’ll never know what you’ll find. Take some paint and let your creativity flow. Not only will you get to hang out and release your inner artist, you’ll get some cute décor out of it, too!
5. Game Night
Board games aren’t just for little kids anymore. Invest in a few go-to board or card games you can stash under your bed. Invite the people in your hall and have fun playing Monopoly, Risk or the infamous (yet completely hilarious) Cards Against Humanity.
The next time you catch yourself in bed on a Friday night completely unsure of what to do, try out one of these five ideas. In the infamous words of Rebecca Black, “It’s Friday, Friday. Gotta get down on Friday.”