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Zoe Rhodes

Feb 23, 2020

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It's the Monday before a long weekend and you find yourself discussing weekend plans with your freinds over dinner. Rachel is going on a romantic beach getaway with her boyfriend.

Yuck. Susan is taking her private jet home. Jealous. Brittany is somehow manging to go skydiving and hot air ballooning all in one weekend. How?? And you, poor you, are simply staying at school.

None of your potential plans played out and that may have been a good thing because you should probably put aside a little bit of time to study for your midterms.

But what in the world will you spend the other precious hours of your life doing? I've got just the right ideas for you.

1. Go on a hike and reconnect with nature

Between the classes, clubs, sports, and finding time to sleep; it is rare to find a moment to slow down and immerse yourself in nature. Find the closest hiking trail to your campus and spend an afternoon weaving through the trees. Give yourself a moment to forget about your college bubble and expereince the outdoors.

2. Find a new spot to study off campus

When it comes time to study, because it always comes time to study, embark on a journey to find new places to study. For those of you whose campuses are isolated, this may mean walking to a unexplored side of campus and finding a new study space. If you have the ability to venture off campus, try a new cafe!

3. Sign up for an on/off campus work out class

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If you are an absolute extrovert and the idea of spending a long weekend alone gives you the heebeejeebees, find a group workout class. You will get your daily dose of exercise while surrounding yourself with people!

4. Treat yo self to a shopping day

Enough said. Splurge on a new pair of pants to shake that booty in.

5. Stock up on snacks and food at the grocery store

We have all found ourselves at the vending machine at 2 a.m., deciding between Oreos and potato chips because we have run out of dorm snacks. Save future you the trouble and stop by a grocery store to restock your snack storage.

6. Send your friends care packages

Brighten up your friends day with a care package. Find their favorite snacks, print out some pictures, and write them a nice note. It only takes a few minutes and will undoubtebdly put a smile on their face.

7. Call your friends or family who you haven't spoken to in a while

Remember your cousin who lives in Utah or the grandma you haven't seen in a year? Take some time to call or FaceTime those who you don't talk to often and reconnect.

8. Have a stay-at-home dinner date

Wine and dine yourself baby. [Only wine yourself if you are above 21. Otherwise, sparkling cider yourself.] Skip the dining hall food and order your favorite meal off postmates. Then, pick your all time favorite movie and stay the night in.

9. If all else fails… you still have Netflix

If none of these options sound appealing, let's be honest, you are looking for a reason to stay in your bed and binge-watch TV. Do it. Rewatch "The Office" for the 5th time. Start a new series. Break the record for the longest you have stayed in bed. Never change out of your pajamas. Neglect to open the blinds. A lazy weekend is never something to be ashamed of.

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9 Ways To Spend A Long Weekend Solo

If all else fails—at least you still have Netflix.

1. Go on a hike and reconnect with nature

2. Find a new spot to study off campus

3. Sign up for an on/off campus work out class

4. Treat yo self to a shopping day

5. Stock up on snacks and food at the grocery store

6. Send your friends care packages

7. Call your friends or family who you haven't spoken to in a while

8. Have a stay-at-home dinner date

9. If all else fails… you still have Netflix

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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