"Help! I'm so bored!" Bored to tears? Well, quit your cryin'. These sure-fire boredom busters are built to rock and revive every snore-worthy sitch!Sometimes a gal gets so bored she can hear her hair grow. It's not like anyone plans to be bored but, unfortunately, boredom can have a way of tracking you down. Like, you get grounded. Or, after school, on days you don't have much homework. Tons of scenarios can bring on snoredom ... which is why you need GL. We've identified the top blah-breeders and devised surefire ways to turn 'era around. Be bored no more! A SOLO SATURDAY NIGHT Your BFF BFF Best Friends Forever (chat) BFF Best Foot Forward BFF Ben Folds Five (band) BFF Born Free Foundation BFF Binary File Format BFF Boston Film Festival BFF Biotech Finance Forum has plans. You don't have a date. There's no school event. The big deal of the eve? Staying up to watch Mad TV. Wow, right? DO! TUNE IN TO THIS SCREEN The boredom barometer peaks on weekend nights, because it feels like everyone else is out doin' cool stuff. Saturday's your basic "date night," which makes the solo thing seem like even more of a drag. Stuck at home? You could do chores (yeah, right!), dig into Verb 1. dig into - examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill" poke into, probe penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest" a juicy novel (why not?) or ... just turn on the PC. But don't search Benjamin McKenzie Benjamin McKenzie (born Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan on September 12, 1978) is an American actor best known for playing Ryan Atwood on the television series The O.C. fan sites! Instead, Google curious news, like weird-but-true stuff. Doubt you'll find out for sure who shot JFK, but you'll be the coolest conversationalist con·ver·sa·tion·al·ist also con·ver·sa·tion·ist n. One given to or skilled at conversation. conversationalist Noun a person with a specified ability at conversation: in the caf come Monday! Don't TUNE IN TO THIS SCREEN Trapped in a reality-show trance? A few hours of network TV can make a girl feel brain-dead. If you simply can't drag yourself away from the tube, at least tune in to AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA. or PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, . Or rent a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. . Try a classic romance like the amazing Casablanca. You've seen it, right? Grounded ... Again You did the crime, now you're doin' the time. Nothing worse than being on restriction. Leaving the house? Definitely not. Phone, video game or computer privileges? Probably not. A total waste of a night? Actually ... not! DO! PICK UP A MAD NEW SKILL Being grounded stinks--can't argue with that. But house arrest can be the perfect time to get into something new that you've never had time to check out before. Like to doodle? Prop yourself in front of a mirror with a bunch of pencils, and try a self-portrait. Musically inclined? Break out that acoustic guitar that's been collecting dust in the hall closet, and teach yourself some chords. The folks probably won't object to a quick trip to the library, so check out some instructional books. Hey, you Hey, You is the debut EP of Japanese band Mono. Track listing
can rock out for free (with the door closed, of course)! Or be the next Iron Chef For the American version of this show, see Iron Chef America. Iron Chef is a Japanese television program produced by FujiTV. The original Japanese title is Ironmen of Cooking ( ! Cookin' dinner for the faro could even score points with the parents. Leaf through some cookbooks, and whip up something out of the ordinary. Heck, you could learn the difference between an etouffee é·touf·fée n. pl. é·touf·fées A spicy Cajun stew of vegetables and seafood, especially crayfish. [Louisiana French, from French (à l')étouffée, stewed and a souffle souffle /souf·fle/ (soo´f'l) a soft, blowing auscultatory sound. cardiac souffle any cardiac or vascular murmur of a blowing quality. . See? It can even be educational. Don't GET MAD AND DO (AGAIN) WHAT GOT YOU GROUNDED IN THE FIRST PLACE Didn't do your chores? Got a way bad grade on an exam? If it was chem that got you shackled, would it hurt to study a little? If you've been bagging on your share of the household chores, why not buff out the bathroom? Anything is better than sitting in your room staring at four walls! Let your efforts change that mean lady back to Mom. Show her that you've realized the error of your ways. After-school Action School's out ... and that equals roughly three to five hours of personal freedom. Don't squander squan·der tr.v. squan·dered, squan·der·ing, squan·ders 1. To spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate. See Synonyms at waste. 2. it, sister! DO! REMEMBER THAT THERE IS LIFE AFTER THE DISMISSAL BELL If your parents work kinda late, going straight home can be ultra-dull. Even if someone's home, showing up right after school can mean getting wrangled immediately into homework or (ugh!) chores. But after-school is when the action happens, and if you don't take part, you're missing out on the fun. So why not, say, sign up for an afternoon hip-hop class at the rec. Shake it like a Polaroid picture, baby! If you like games but can't stand the thought of (ew) sweating, hit the library with friends instead. Most have stacks of awesome board games This is a list of board games. This page classifies board games according to the concerns which might be uppermost for someone organizing a gaming event or party. See the article on game classification for other alternatives, or see for a list of board game articles. like Trivial Pursuit. Some even have normal-noise areas where you can play away without having to worry about your BFF's big ol' mouth. Don't FORGET THAT A GIRL'S GOTTA EAT Maybe you're the kind of gal who just likes to hang out, no strings attached. Diners that serve a standard menu of coffee, burgers, fries and blue-plate specials offer comfy booths along with their comfort food. Talk the gang into going for sodas and loaded fries. You guys can gab about who likes who or what everyone's wearing Friday night. Find a diner that welcomes a permanent posse, then be polite and tip well. But you already knew that! The cash-poor plan No cash can mean your last 10 bucks or--no jokin'--nothin'. Either way, it adds up to no options for a bored gal. Or does it? DO! BECKON beck·on v. beck·oned, beck·on·ing, beck·ons v.tr. 1. To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving. 2. YOUR (POSSIBLY) NOT-SO-BROKE BUDS This week you're broke--next week it's your BFF. But just 'cause one of you is flat doesn't mean two should suffer! Be resourceful. This is a great time to mall-crawl for freebies! One gal can cover bus fare and sodas; the other can scope out the best sample-ample makeup counters. Make like you're considering a new eye shadow, and you'll be golden. Don't BELIEVE YOU'LL ALWAYS BE BROKE One of the fun things about broke days are the elaborate daydreams they inspire. Please, finish this sentence: "If I had $100 right now, I'd--." What? What would you do? Cash-poor times are excellent for making money plans. What's the cost of your dream wardrobe? Would Gucci sunglasses make you happier than a spring-break trip with friends? Is there something out there you're dying to get your paws on? New CD? Great shoes? How much do you need to save up--$15, $25, $75? Map out a savings timeline to achieve your goal. Get number-crunching, girl friend. Sunday Afternoon Agenda You've slept in, devoured a three-cheese omelet and cleaned out your book bag for Monday. Um ... now what? DO! BREAK OUT THE CRAFT PAINT You're not grounded, you're not busted, and you're not chained to a desk in class. So why are you so bored ... again? Lazy lady, Sunday afternoon is a wide-open chunk of time to be you! Best of all, you can do it solo or with friends. Your artistic side, whatever that is to you, is begging for your attention. Make a homemade stencil stencil, cutout device of oiled or shellacked tough and resistant paper, thin metal, or other material used in applying paint, dye, or ink to reproduce its design or lettering upon a surface. and put a fun border around your closet. Or get some fabric paints and coin a T-shirt slogan that's worthy of a bumper sticker. If designing your own tees sounds like work, it's always fun to go thrifting and look for "treasures." Groovy groov·y adj. groov·i·er, groov·i·est Slang Very pleasing; wonderful. groov  i·ness n. jackets with
a serious '80s vibe are hot right now, and where else can you find
the real deal? Thrift stores also have great old jewelry that can be
sewn or glued on to cardies or shoes for an amazing, unique look. Still
bored? Have a contest with your BFF to see who can put together the
absolute most hideous outfit. Try on some boas or fedoras to spice
things up--it's not like you'll be wearing them for real!
Don't BREAK OUT THE HAIR PAINT Sunday is also the ideal space for experimenting with hair and makeup, or doing yummy home-spa stuff that requires leisure time. Just don't try out anything you've never tested before. Nothing's worse than hitting school on Monday with neon-green hair! Want loose, tendril tendril, slender, sensitive structure of many climbing plants that by a response to contact (see auxin) supports the plant. Tendrils are modified stems, leaves, or leaf parts or roots. curls like Peyton on One Tree Hill? That'll kill two hours easy. Tired of the same ol' pink blush? Sparkle things up, chica. Sick of your skin being blotchy blotch n. 1. A spot or blot; a splotch. 2. A discoloration on the skin; a blemish. 3. Any of several plant diseases caused by fungi and resulting in brown or black dead areas on leaves or fruit. tr. or dry? Excellent exfoliant exfoliant n → exfoliante m and moisture-mask moment! And what's with those nails, honey? One word: manicure. Plus, a hot, bubble bath never hurt anybody. And when you're lookin' so refreshed and fine, you'll realize that an afternoon at Salon Your Room is a day well spent. Still have half the day left? Take your dog (or borrow a neighbor's) for a walk in the park. Sounds random, but a pup is a mega boy-magnet. Face it: You may be bored, but you look so cute. |
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