Annabel Romanos: What now?
Essential reading for the stress free and bored.
So, you know when you’re super stressed for a really long time and then BAM—your source of stress disappears? Because that’s where I am. Essays? Done. Presentations? Given. Social obligations? I’ve never had those. I’m currently sitting in the main bar of The Union staring at stuff. Just stuff. So, because I am absolutely positive that boredom does not solely belong to me (although I wish it did—no one deserves this), here is a list. A good list? Debatable. But it gives you options, so that’s nice:
- Go to Noodle Bar. Everyone knows where that is, right? It’s on Market Street, by the fountain in the wall. It’s the place that when the door opens, the smell of heaven wafts out? It’s the beacon of hope and divinity that claws it’s way through the bitter, ever moving air into the hearts of passersby? It’s the place where I spend all my Hall Sport money? Yeah, you know the place. Go there. It’s such a jam.
- Write a letter to someone that you miss. Not only will it remind you that you have a life outside of this cozy bubble, but it will make the receiver so happy. Isn’t that lovely? What is this world without mutual joy? It’s the worst. Am I right?
- Go to Lade Braes and play on the playground. In case you didn’t know, doing things that children are supposed to do, is cool. For the most part. Don’t think about that statement too much.
- Watch at least three consecutive episodes of a TV show that makes you laugh so hard you have to pee. It’s an activity that you can do alone, or with friends, or in the silent section of the library (although terrifying, it becomes a bit Indiana Jones-y… because of the adventurous aspect. It’s a thing).Here are my recommendations: New Girl, Community, It’s Always Sunny, and Fresh Meat. Take your pick.
- Go on PetFinder.com and look at all the cute lil creatures that are looking for homes. This includes, but is not limited to: bunnies, cats, dogs, and chickens. Not only will you be filled with the happiness that comes from looking at fluffy things, but you can also get mad at the names that some of these animals have been given. I mean, they’re really dumb. Who names a guinea pig “Lucy Lu Squeakers”? They didn’t even spell ‘Liu’ correctly. Have some respect.
- Take a nap and don’t set an alarm.
- Tell yourself you’re going for a jog, but then jog to a pub and have seven pints and then you can take an unexpected nap-ish type slumber and then forget to set an alarm. So basically just do number 6, but add poison.
- Buy a friend a cupcake and then as you’re handing it to them, say “Oh wait!” and eat it. Your friend won’t be happy, but it’ll give you the incentive to make new friends that don’t hate you.
That’s about it for now, but If you need any more suggestions for keeping busy, or you just want to hang out… get coffee… watch a film… anything really, I’m here. You know… trying to keep busy.