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Things to do While Quarantined

During our time of social distancing, quarantine, and isolation, a lot of us are left wondering what to do while at home.  It can be easy to get cabin fever, or to get sucked into the internet, so here are a few ideas of things to do while at home without using the internet.

  1. Read a book.  Think of all the books you have wanted to read, but lacked the time.  Now is your chance!  Read that book, annotate it, and maybe even write a review!
  2. Fly a kite!  It's cliche, but if you have a little wind, why not dig out that childhood toy and have some back yard fun?
  3. Make a rubber band ball.  This is a good one if you have a lot of time to kill, as you will need to hunt down about 100 rubber bands of all different sizes.  But once you're done, you will have all your rubber bands in one place!  You'll thank yourself later, as long as you remember where you put them:)
  4. Call or video chat your friends and family.  Now is a great time to "waste time" talking to people.  Even if there is someone you haven't talked to in years, they would love to hear from you!  If they're bored, it's a win-win, since it uses up just as much of their time as yours.
  5. Pray.  The whole world needs it, and as Chris Pratt would say, "it's so good for the soul!" Being free from distractions, especially alone in the quiet, presents a perfect opportunity for some intimate time with God.
  6. Draw.  Even if you are not an artist, do your best.  In 20 years, you can show your friends and say, "I drew this during the Coronavirus quarantine."
  7. Write.  Get ahead on an essay, journal, invent some poetry, or write a letter.
  8. Bake a dessert.  Spend extra time decorating it to perfection, and share it with whoever is around.
  9. Dance.  Just dance.  Turn on your favorite song, and get moving!
  10. Play charades with your family.  It's a great bonding exercise, and passes time.
  11. Bonus: If you can, then donate blood.  People need it, and it will pass a lot of time.  You will get snacks afterward, and you can make friends with the other donors.  Plus you can earn movie tickets and free ice cream!
For more ideas, check out my previous posts about things to to when bored.  Good luck everyone!  We can do this!
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