Friday nights are for what?

Everyone or almost everyone waits for Friday nights, impatiently enough to be grumpy at the beginning of the week. 

I used to wait for it all week when I was back at school, the weekend meant, no socializing and fake smiling, no drama, no studies (listening to a teacher talk). Now, it's just another day, I usually work or writing my blog, novel. I don't think much about going out with friends or watch a movie, go on dates... Friday nights are just like other nights. I get home, pass out right after I caught up on the latest TV show episode or YouTuber. When I put it like this, it sounds pathetic, almost sad as well as boring. Don't worry, I ain't complaining cause my Friday nights are amazing, away from too many responsibilities (after work). 

But if you are the quit person who prefers to stay home, cozy under a blanket instead of running wild like most college kids on Friday night, here is some proposition... Some things to make you think about what you should do on a Friday night! 

#1. Harry Potter or Pirates of the Carribean marathon
This one used to be my favourite thing to do. I watched the Harry Potter movies many many times just like Pirates of the Carribean. Can't get enough of them. I ain't into Star Wars (never watched it either)but if you are definitely into this series, please go and watch it all night long. 

#2. Netflix
Everyone will agree on this! Netflix has amazing movies, old as well as new. Tv shows, animation, different genre, I mean, they go it all, almost. You won't get bored out of Netflix!

#3. Get that cooking skills of yours on
Why not take the time to cook a home meal. You can put TV on, music... Fake it until you make it! Keep practicing this lasagna that you have been trying to perfect for the last three weeks instead of ordering out. 

#4. Cocktail time
You may be by yourself in front of a good movie, but having a glass of wine or a martini doesn't hurt. You are already home, no need to drive back to your place. Just make sure you remember to lock the door before going to bed. 

#5. Bath time if you are lucky enough to have one
Get candles going, a sweet music playlist in the background, and slowly get in the warm, bubbly bath. Enjoy that freedom, enjoy the moment of relaxation in a warm soapy bath. 

#6. Skype, write letters,  catch up with friends
You had a long week, no time to get that phone call, call back friends, now is a perfect time. Make sure, they are free but get that free time to catch up with family, friends... 

#7. Reading time
I know, it sounds boring, but if you are a bookworm like me, it will be the perfect night. Hot chocolate, candles, and a good book, the one you have been meaning to read for months, and didn't have the time to do so! 

#8. Too tired, bags under your beautiful sleepy eyes...
Sleep early, try to catch up on sleep if you had sleepless nights. Boring, again, yet, we all need that time, and if you cannot nap during the day, a good night sleep may do the trick!

#9. Paint these nails of yours
If you are a woman, girl, why not treat yourself right with beauty masks, nail treatment... 

#10. Organize yourself
Sometimes, we forget birthdays, we forget to send cards, we forget important dates, phone numbers... Why not take that valuable time to write everything down, neatly in case another birthday is coming up. That messy closet of yours has plenty of old clothes, then clean it out! 

Friday nights aren't always about going out with friends, party until dawn, or get overly drunk, blackout and wake up the next morning naked in a stranger's bed.  Whether plans got canceled or you just don't feel like spending money on a bar, there is always a way to make your Friday night on... Some people are more into getting some studies back on track, reading a novel, watch a movie with a glass of wine... Friday nights are perfect if you want to treat yourself right, but then again, I believe the perfect night is when you know you don't have studies or work the next working. 

"Friday night! I have a date with my bed... We're totally going to sleep together!"

~Bella

I'm bored... What should I do?

It never really hit me, but I know that it was meant to happen at some point.

A couple of days ago, I was waiting for a friend to come off work so I could get an Uber to get to his place.
I was done with dinner, the dishes, and watching YouTube. Now, usually I'll know what to do, clean up my room, closet (as it is quite messy most the time), write my novel, listen to music or even do little projects. I never really get bored, I kind of always know what to do, or at least I will figure out a few things to do. But this time, after YouTube, TV shows, getting ready, and packing a few things up, I was BORED!
Boredom hits EVERYONE! Don't lie, don't try to hide away, we all have been bored once in our life. And it happened to me a couple of nights ago while waiting on someone. Thanks to him, I got to write about it.

For some people, like my mother, they eat. It's like a stress eating, but it's called boredom eating (alright, I might have made that up, who knows)... Some may just fall asleep... I've seen people fall asleep during church time... Almost happened to me a couple of times, shameful of me. 

That night, I looked up the internet and came across this site: http://www.i-am-bored.com/
and this one : http://www.boredbutton.com/

I know it sounds weird, I didn't get to really look into the first site, but the second one blew my mind! You have to give it a try, I had to do it twice, and it has me blown away each time! 

So after thinking about it for quite a while, I decided to make a list, short one don't worry, about the things you may want to do when bored...

1. Clean up... I know it's not fun, but it takes your mind away so fast and you end up having a clean, tidy house or room...
2. Read a book! When you finally get into a book,  you won't see the time pass by at all!
3. Cook something, or bake! Invent a new recipe, bake sweets, it takes a while, especially if you are like me, just watch out for the hot stuff, you may end up burning yourself... 
4. Call your friend or text them! I know this is an obvious one, but honestly just talking to someone, in general, may end up giving you some cool time!
5. Go outside. I love to walk to my secret little hideout, and looking around, breathing fresh air is always appreciated!
6. Workout. Not something I will do, but I've heard it's nice! You should try it!
7. Prank someone! I've got two younger brothers still living with me, and to be honest it's hilarious to prank them or just scare them when they are coming out of the shower! Make a list of pranks and put them into action! It's hilarious!
8. Redecorate your room. Put more photos up the walls, or rearrange your pillows on your bed... You will like your room a lot more!
9. Write a song, and try to sing it with a background tone! It's fun!
10. Have a bubble bath, it's so relaxing and add a few candles to make it romantic...

Next time you are bored, just believe you can always do something if you set your mind to it! Life can give you times of boredom, but you have to get over the obstacle and move forward!

"The opposite of love is indifference, and the opposite of happiness is boredom." - Timothy Ferriss

~Bella