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40 Things To Do Instead Of Drinking Alcohol

In alcohol's defense, people still do pretty dumb stuff when they're sober too. #IHaveMixedDrinksAboutFeelings

Kayla Miller

Nov 07, 2017

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40 Things To Do Instead Of Drinking Alcohol

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Drinking isn't everything. It may be fun, but we often look at it as the only thing to do that's fun... which is obviously not true.

I know this entire list may not be fun to everyone, but it's a pretty solid mix of fun, productive, and relaxing activities.

1. Go for a drive.

2. Explore campus.

3. Go bowling.

4. Go to a movie.

5. Pick up an old hobby.

6. Go to Goodwill and see who can find the best outfit for under $20.

7. Get a job.

9. Go for a walk.

10. Draw or write.

11. Make a new playlist.

12. Eat hella donuts.

13. Then go to the gym to work them off.

14. Create a new workout routine.

15. Sleep some more.

16. Learn how to cook a real meal.

17. Sign up for an online class.

18. Go roller skating or ice skating with friends.

19. Read a book.

20. CALL YOUR MOM.

21. Go on an adventure with your siblings.

23. Go shopping.

24. Go to a concert or music festival.

25. Organize a food drive.

26. Go camping.

27. Go to a community event.

28. Volunteer.

29. Bake a cake.

30. Build a fort.

31. Play Hide and Seek at Walmart.

32. Dye your hair.

33. Sing karaoke.

34. Go on a fountain run.

35. Go get ice cream.

36. Go to the beach for the day.

37. Study or sit there and play on your phone while you're supposed to be studying.

38. Go to an amusement park.

39. Watch trashy TV.

40. Go to a local game.

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40 Things To Do Instead Of Drinking Alcohol

In alcohol's defense, people still do pretty dumb stuff when they're sober too. #IHaveMixedDrinksAboutFeelings

1. Go for a drive.

2. Explore campus.

3. Go bowling.

4. Go to a movie.

5. Pick up an old hobby.

6. Go to Goodwill and see who can find the best outfit for under $20.

7. Get a job.

8. Sleep.

9. Go for a walk.

10. Draw or write.

11. Make a new playlist.

12. Eat hella donuts.

13. Then go to the gym to work them off.

14. Create a new workout routine.

15. Sleep some more.

16. Learn how to cook a real meal.

17. Sign up for an online class.

18. Go roller skating or ice skating with friends.

19. Read a book.

20. CALL YOUR MOM.

21. Go on an adventure with your siblings.

22. Road trip!

23. Go shopping.

24. Go to a concert or music festival.

25. Organize a food drive.

26. Go camping.

27. Go to a community event.

28. Volunteer.

29. Bake a cake.

30. Build a fort.

31. Play Hide and Seek at Walmart.

32. Dye your hair.

33. Sing karaoke.

34. Go on a fountain run.

35. Go get ice cream.

36. Go to the beach for the day.

37. Study or sit there and play on your phone while you're supposed to be studying.

38. Go to an amusement park.

39. Watch trashy TV.

40. Go to a local game.

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1. If you thought that you knew how to study, you're wrong.

2. So you're living with a stranger...

3. You will lose some of your high school friends.

4. New friends are amazing!

5. You will feel like a visitor at home.

6. Embrace the party scene... or not.

7. FOMO is very real and you will feel every bit of it.

8. A good-night's sleep? What is that?

9. The "Freshman 15" is a myth... Sort of.

10. There's nothing better than a fresh start.

11. Yes, it will be the best years of your life!

Moms: the only reason voicemail still exists.

1. Leaves you voice mails.

2. When you answer, the phone says, "Hey it's Mom!", even though you have caller ID.

3. Tells you things about your friends she found out on Facebook.

4. Fast-forwards through sex scenes.

5. Asks you what really provocative song lyrics mean.

6. Comments on everything you post online.

7. Asks you if you are seeing anyone.

8. Tells you what she had for dinner when you aren't home.

9. Asks you the same question over and over.

10. Tells you you need a haircut.

11. Tells you you need to start eating more.

12. Snoops on your life.

13. Wakes you up in the morning in that annoying calm voice.

14. Tells you she's proud of you about everything.

15. Uses lingo in the dorkiest way.

16. Asks you to vote for her favorite contestants on 'American Idol,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' or 'The Voice.'

17. Makes a ridiculous amount of snacks when your friends come over.

18. Loves you unconditionally.

Blonde hair, don't care!

1. Mentally preparing yourself to convince your hair dresser that white is the way to go.

2. Or the anxiety of what could go wrong by bleaching your hair at home.

3. You could either become a ginger

4. Or a pixie

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