I've been sick for two weeks. This has left me with tons of time by myself. I am pretty sure I'm never going to get out of here. So here's what I've been doing to keep myself from going insane, even though I am definitely already past that point. Maybe you can do these things too next time you're super sick and in bed.
1. Binge watch Netflix until your brain turns to mush.
When you can't do anything else, watch Netflix! Start a new show or watch and oldie but a goody!
I may or may not have seen forty episodes of How I Met Your Mother in two days...and it's the best thing ever.
Netflix is my new best friend.
2. Knit until you give yourself arthritis.
My hands literally hurt because I've knitted so much. The good news is I'm halfway done with all of my Christmas presents!
3. Color a picture.
Sharpen up those colored pencils! When I was at Hobby Lobby the other day, they had an animal coloring book. It had everything from elephants to swans in there. I stayed up until 12:30 the other night coloring that thing! If you don't get something knitted at Christmas, you'll definitely get a cool picture colored by yours truly.
4. Write some snail mail.
5. Sneak out to buy yarn at Hobby Lobby.
But Mom! I just need one more ball of yarn! I've only used like......seven or eight so far...
(Note: Don't actually sneak out when you're on prescription cough meds and antibiotics... Let your family get it for you. or you will get caught like this raccoon.)
6. Nap.
Evidently naps are encouraged when you're sick, even if you've been stuck in your room for a week and a half. Sleep while you can before you have to face the real world again.
7. Dream of Panda Express.
Ever since I got sick, I have been craving Panda Express. I don't know why, but all I want right now is a bowl of Beijing beef and chow mein. I'm pretty sure not being able to drive anywhere makes the craving worse.
8. Play the piano.
9. Sidewalk chalk.
10. Take your meds.
Or you will feel like this. Also, your mom or grandmother will hunt you down until you've taken everything the doctor prescribed. Even if the pills are so big you can barely swallow them and the cough medicine is so nasty it makes you nauseous.
11. Plan your wedding on Pinterest.
Why freak out on your wedding day like Julia Roberts, when you could have everything planned completely in advance? This step alone will kill thousand of hours of sick time.
12. Catch up on the Bachelorette.
Oh Dean. I just can't. I'm so sorry she broke your heart. Also, thank you for standing up for Kenny. It was everything. I will love you forever.
And about everything with Peter. I can't talk about it. I will start crying like Rachel did.
13. Watch "Ever After" to take your mind off the Bachelorette
Whether you're crying, whether it's over the Bachelorette or because you've been trapped in your room for years, watch a classic romantic movie like "Ever After." It's so good. Like, "Stop everything you're doing and go watch it now" good.
14. Call your grandma or your aunt or your cousin.
15. Have a pity party and cry.
16. Paint a pretty picture.
17. Make your dog snuggle with you.
Is there really anything better than doggie snuggles when you're sick?
18. Watch pre-season football.
19. Listen to some old Taylor Swift songs.
"If you could see that I'm the one who understands you? Been here all along so why can't you see? You belong with me"
20. Do some online shopping, even though you're broke.
Yet somehow this turned into looking for books. Now I'm really broke.