Now, before this blog even starts, I’m 99.9% sure that there have already been multiple blogs covering this topic. While I’m fully aware that I’m exactly being creative here, I think that I’ll still be able to offer some fun ideas. 

With that said, if there’s anything this quarantine has done for me, it’s this: finding the most bizarre but enjoyable ways to kill time.

1. Rearranging my room

I know, I know. Cleaning your room is probably one of the most boring activities that your parents force you to do. I had the exact same thought process as many of you reading this right now. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve found that moving around the items in my room have brought about many positive changes. Moving my bed from one side of the room to the other (in order to get away from my brother’s yelling) has helped me fall asleep much, much faster. And moving my desk in front of the giant window has allowed me to play video games while soaking in the sun—a 2-for-1 deal that eliminates the need for my daily walk. 

2. Coloring

Come on—we all love coloring. It’s one of my post-german-test rituals; I grab one of the sheets of my teacher’s desk and scribble away. It’s relaxing, mentally untaxing, and overall a great way to destress. If you want to print out coloring sheets? Fine. But I’ve found that taking an old black-and-white comic book is a far greater vessel for your coloring endeavors. Once you get through the entire book, you’ll have a souvenir from your quarantine days that you can cherish forever.

3. Going on bike/longboard rides. 

While this one isn’t exactly bizarre, it’s probably the most productive one here, at least in terms of health and exercise. If you’re a car-guy like me, you enjoy the thrill of speed and turning sharp corners. While a bike or longboard can’t exactly go 60 miles per hour, flying down a steep hill on a piece of wood with four wheels can be pretty darn scary. And when you aren’t riding down hills, the constant usage of your legs to propel you forward will definitely work out those leg muscles and help you build your summer body. Just be sure to keep a distance of 6 feet apart from other people!

4. Going through your old stuff

This one has taken up the most time out of my day out of any other activity on this list, for good reason too. Whether that’s laughing at your 1st grade english homework, or reevaluating the wacky drawings from middle school art, it’s always a great time to take a break from reality and bask in the warmth of nostalgia. On top of that, there’s always a chance that you find some pretty cool stuff you’ve completely forgotten about. I rediscovered my old GameBoy in my basement—a relic of gaming consoles (worth up to $150 nowadays) and spent a good chunk of my time replaying all the old games I once enjoyed as a kindergartener. 

And that’s about it! Of course, don’t forget the classics of quarantine—reading, playing video games, sleeping in, and catching up on remote learning (which is exactly what I’m doing right now)—but these can be a fun alternative to change up the pace. Stay safe out there!