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12 Things To Do When You're Grounded

Because you can have fun while not having fun

Hinal Pujara

Nov 22, 2016

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As teenagers, we've all been grounded before. It can suck not being allowed to hang out with your friends for the weekend; however, there are some beneficial things you can do instead of wilting away in your bedroom...

1. Watch a Neflix documentary

Netflix has a wide array of notable documentaries. Yesterday, I watched the one about the Amanda Knox case. It was done very, very well, and I highly recommend. Next I plan on watching Making a Murderer and 13TH.

2. Finish your homework

Last night, I sat at my desk and read through the Princeton Review's AP US History chapters. Then I finished my long overdue homework from that class, completed Friday's homework, and even cranked out an essay due Monday. Needless to say, I felt very accomplished for being so productive on a Saturday night.

3. Clean your room

It's about time you put away those dirty socks from under your bed and throw out the 14 plastic water bottles tossed all over your room. Folding my freshly done laundry is my last and favorite touch in having a clean room. Having a clean room makes it easier to sleep; I'm serious, I think that was scientifically proven or something.

4. Take a shower

Honestly there's nothing like taking a long hot shower and feeling so energized and fresh afterwards.

5. Donate your old clothes.

'Tis the season. This time of the year is best for cleaning out your closet and donating what you don't need anymore. It's a good deed and keeps your closet clean!

6. Make dinner

I'm not much of a cook, but sometimes it can be fun making enchiladas or a lasagna. Plus it'll help you prepare for living alone in the future. Not to mention that food honestly tastes better when you make it yourself.

7. Bake cookies

Again, 'tis the season!! Nothing says the holiday season than baking a batch of chocolate chip cookies with your sibling! The vanilla aroma floating around your home and the satisfaction of your stomach will make the mess worth it.

8. Study for the SAT

Lol JK, who am I kidding?

9. Workout

HAHA yeah right. Keep eating those chocolate chip cookies.

10. Start a journal

It's never too late to start! Keeping a journal helps me put my thoughts down on paper, and see my mental progession over the years. It's amazing to see how far I've come and the changes in my life since freshman year.

11. Look up Black Friday deals

Black Friday is less than a week away, and if you plan on doing some major damage this year, make sure you're prepared! Find the best buys of the season, and don't settle for anything less. NerdWallet has a great overview of a bunch of different deals at various stores.

12. Take a nap

And if all else fails, take a nap because you deserve it.

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12 Things To Do When You're Grounded

Because you can have fun while not having fun

1. Watch a Neflix documentary

2. Finish your homework

3. Clean your room

4. Take a shower

5. Donate your old clothes.

6. Make dinner

7. Bake cookies

8. Study for the SAT

9. Workout

10. Start a journal

11. Look up Black Friday deals

12. Take a nap

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Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

8. ... or large celebration with everyone you know.

9. You eat the best meal you've had in weeks.

10. You devour the first piece of cake proudly.

11. You embarrass yourself somehow.

12. You get the present you really wanted but thought no one would get you.

13. You are a little sad about getting older.

14. That feeling wears off and you realize how happy you are to have family and friends to celebrate this day with you.

15. The morning after your birthday looks something like this.

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1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!