Things To Do During A Pandemic

Things To Do During A Pandemic

We are all probably bored at this point. Wondering what we can do to keep busy if we are stuck at home. So, here’s a list:

- Learn to play that instrument.

- Start painting.

- Learn to knit.

- Get your family together and learn how to play poker or another card game.

(Only if you all live in the same house obviously! Don’t invite people over. Lock that door! lol)

- Learn to crochet.

- Make a zine or two or three and digitize them.

- Start a cyber study group.

- Learn a new language.

- Take a class or two online.

- Start or tend a garden.

- Learn to cook a new recipe or how to preserve food.

- Get a couple board games.

- Get a new video game or two.

- Start a blog.

- Write that novel.

- Work on fan fiction.

- Get through your TBR list.

- Download Hoopla from your library and take some of “The Great Courses”.

- Watch a symphony livestream.

- Learn the basics of Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qi Gong.

- Start a fitness program at home.

- Walk your dog.

- Go to the park.

- Go for a hike.

- Go for a picnic.

- BBQ anyone?

- Go foraging.

- Watch some livestreams.

- Start a livestream with your friends.

- Spring clean.

- Press flowers.

- Start a diy project you’ve been putting off.

- Write for a digital magazine or two (Brontide Journal and Optopia are accepting submissions).

- Start a journal.

- Practice photography.

- Learn calligraphy.

- Practice self care.

- Learn how to sew or mend.

- Old movie night. I suggest Vincent Price.

- Make a comic.

- Make pixel art.

- Make digital art or learn how to use an art program.

- Make some jewelry.

- Learn how to carve.

- Start a newsletter.

- Subscribe to a newsletter.

- Wood burning stuff.

- Ceramics.

- Write poetry.

- Write an essay.

- Video chat with friends or family.

- Chess.

- Write or act out a play with family or friends you’re staying with.

- Listen to podcasts.

- Curate some new playlists.