Yup we're still stuck in this crazy current condition the world is in right now with the virus now having affected 2 million plus people around the world and most of the world are either in lock-down, or as Singapore would say, a "Circuit Breaker". So since most of us are in self-isolation right now, things can be pretty boring at home and I thought I'd try to do a list for things we all could do during these times. For once none of these are ranked, maybe with the exception of number 1 for obvious reasons.
30) Wake Up
It's a simple thing but I'm always thankful to get up in the morning to start my day. It's the simple things in life that matters the most.
29) Wash Up
Especially during these times, please wash up regularly. If you've left the house, wash those hands! You never know what you may have touched.
28) Watch TV
What else is there to do when you're stuck at home right? But we are in this age where TV isn't just enough for most people, the show you really want to watch might not be on at the moment. But it still works. I usually just watch TV for sports and wrestling and well there's no sports going on at the moment. Thankfully we still do have WWE and AEW entertaining us with some live wrasslin action. But if TV is still not enough...
27) Watch YouTube/Twitch
...YouTube has your back! Need to catch something quick for lunch, find something funny to watch on there during that time. I've probably spent most of my time probably just watching stuff on YouTube, from local skits to highlights of past sporting actions or laughing to the comedic genious from Whose Line Is It Anyways or even playing along on Family Feud. My favorite thing to watch right now is a game called Killer Game, it's some good stuff!
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Also Twitch is not a bad spot to check out, more and more people are starting to stream their games so why not support your friends or people you may look up to and chat with them during their streams. If that's still not good...
26) Watch Netflix (Other streaming services applicable)
...Then Netflix (or Hulu, or whatever else is out there) it is! I'm still new to it so I'm not too keen on watching it all the time like some people I know. I'm still watching the classic That 70's Show on there. Drive to Survive is easily my favorite series there. If anyone has got a good series for me to watch, let me know!
25) Watch Virtual Sports
We're in a weird time where almost every sporting league in the world is closed. So what's the best alternative? Virtual sports! I'm not sure about other sports but motorsports have been doing virtual racing a lot lately and it's been fun to follow, I tend to get hooked onto those races, just as I would for the real thing.
F1 have got their own series but with a few of the actual drivers in it on the PC game, IndyCar has most of theirs on iRacing as do Supercars and NASCAR. There's also an all stars series done by the Veloce guys. At least this gives me something to look forward to each weekend.
24) Play Video Games
Most of us are probably doing this anyway right? While I'm still trying to fix my PS4, I've mostly been playing on the PC, usually playing F1 2019, Football Manager or Motorsports Manager. And on Switch it's Mario Kart, Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Let's Go Eevee. I need suggestions for new games to get!!!
Of course, I'm still playing Pokemon TCG Online in a way to keep myself ready just in case we can play in tournaments again (not gonna happen until 2021 at least, that's my guess). But there's still online tournaments to try so why not try my luck there. I am still trying to get better at this game so why not keep practicing on the online game while we're at it.
23) Play Board/Card Games
If you're lucky enough to have others in your house to play games with, why not some old school board games or card games? Things like Monopoly, Uno or Scrabble have and will always be fun to play.
22) Play Online Games with Friends
Why not grab some friends and play an online game together? My friends have been dragging me into playing Skribbl with them. It's a fun game where you try to guess what someone is drawing. I did see an article recently and I thought it was perfect for the current times and why not share it here? Spyfall and Jackbox are another two fun games to try.
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21) Video Calls
This one is something I don't really know as I don't have a webcam or a microphone to use nor do I really have any friends to talk to or wanting me to chat with them. But if you're a social person (unlike me) and that's your thing, good on ya!
20) Online Classes
It's not a bad time to pick up a new skill or learn something different to what you're used to and there's plenty of online classes to keep you occupied for the current time being. And well, if you're still a student, you're already doing that.
19) Study
This only really applies to those of us who are still students, catch up on schoolwork and be prepared for future exams or tests. Here's the best part, I'm saying that but yet I've still not done much revision myself. Laziness has taken over me.
18) Make a List/Planning
Even though there's not much to look forward to at the moment since we're all waiting for this pandemic to be over, why not start planning for things to do in the future? Places you want to visit or just things you want to get done around the house? It's a good time to plan your next adventure, whenever we are free to travel around again! Or in my case, make more of these types of lists just to kill time. Or your could also...
17) Write a Blog/Article/Story
...write a blog? Or even a story to let your imagination run wild or hey you're an expert at a certain thing, why not an article. People need things to read about during these times anyway so why not be the one to entertain others with a good read. If that isn't your way to go about things, there is something else to do.
16) Make a Video
Everyone has access to a phone with camera these days and every other joe around the block are doing vlogs these days so why not make a video about life around the house. Or you know, let your imagination run wild with some story and film it. Or just make a video about whatever is on your mind. Or gaming videos, that's always a welcome!
15) Take Pictures
This one is a little tricky since we can't go out much so there's really not much pictures to take but hey, if you've got some interesting stuff around the house, why not have some fun, make your own little stories with it? Like this one of my CharFam collection:
14) Listen to Music
Who else isn't already doing this anyway! Find more music, get a new album to listen to, discover something new, have fun with it.
13) Listen/Watch some Podcasts/Vidcasts
I've been listening to podcasts alot lately, mostly to help me get to sleep. There's a lot of good ones out there be it in audio form or even on video form.
12) Build Something
Remember Lego? Yup that used to be fun, building stuff because we had nothing better to do. Well, there are many other things to build now. A puzzle? A model car (I should be doing that but I'm so bad at it)? A gigantic Lego set? A new computer? A new cabinet? A new island on Animal Crossing (I don't even play the game)?
11) Draw/Paint!
I'm no artist but I do appreciate a good drawing, wish I could do some myself. I'm sure some are trying their hand with this already. And hey, there is a game called Skribbl just for that too (again, I'm very bad at drawing so apologies to anyone who has had to play me in those games).
10) Redecorate your House/Room/Area
I really should do this since my study table is a bit messy with all my notes lying around. It's really the best time to do these kind of things now, make your area look nice since you'll be spending way too much time around here anyways.
9) Online Shopping
Well since you can't go out to get stuff, why not buy stuff online! Some have been doing this for a while now and since some shops might be closed, online shopping is the way to go. I might even do that myself for some things I want to get in a few months time.
8) Try New Food
Speaking of ordering stuff, I'm sure some are already letting their imaginations run wild and cook themselves up a new food to try. Some food stores are closing for the time being so why not be your own chief. This obviously doesn't really apply to me since I'm not one to try new stuff but the funny thing is, I have eaten a few things I don't usually eat already. It's working.
7) Save Money
Probably the number one thing I'm doing right now and I'm a little glad we don't have to go out often because that means I can save more money. I have been spending money the last few years on games and cards and joining tournaments so it's nice to for once, be saving money, something I was good at doing during my teens/early 20s. Hey maybe I can treat myself to something nice once this is all over.
6) Daydream
I'll admit, I do this alot. Sometimes when I'm in need of a break of playing or studying, I'll just stare outside of my window and look at the surrounding, look at the clouds or the airplanes flying past me wondering when I can ever get on one again for my next adventure.
5) Read
People might not believe this but I do like reading books! I've got maybe a bit too many with me but hey now is a good time for starting reading some of them again. Or you know, most of us are probably reading the news almost everyday now thanks to this virus. Before it, I would hardly ever touch news sites, it's mostly boring stuff anyway.
4) Sleep
What else is there to do when there's nothing left to do. Get lots of rest!
3) Exercise or Walk around your Area/House
This is a little tricky since we can't go out much but with the right equipment at home it's fine! I've got the cycling thingy at home and tend to do 30 minutes om it everyday. And of course walking around the house.
2) Hydrate
Simple thing but please keep yourselves hydrated at all times, especially if you're living in a hot area like myself here in Singapore.
1) Stay at Home
Last but not least, please just stay at home. It's the safest place from catching this virus. Work from home if you can, don't go out too often. Heck, I've not even left my house for almost 3 weeks now, I'm not taking any risks knowing my own situation with my health. So please take care of yourselves and hopefully things will get back to normal.
Not my greatest of lists I've done but I thought I had to share this one. Thanks for reading anyways!
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