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No one really owns these types of calendars I realised! |
There's a hundred and four days of summer vacation and school comes
along just to end it! But the annual problem of our generation is finding a
good way to spend it! Like mayb-
Only joking two problems with the above: 1. As much as we wish we were Phineas
and Ferb -we're not cool enough (duh!) and 2. Countries like Australia don't
get all our holidays in one massive dump!!
So how do we spend said holidays! More like how do we spend said holidays on a
budget? We don't want to be dreading how bored we will be after surviving
exams! No! No one wants that because look you will be regretting that when
school/uni comes back!
So I've collected a few ideas because I don't think Google does a good enough
job when I search 'things to do for teenagers in Sydney'. I get the
zoo, Westfield tower look out and apparently need a lot of money just to enjoy
myself. Mr Google how wrong you are here!
So here are some ideas that should hopefully hit the right spot for most of you
(hopefully
doesn’t hit the pocket too hard either)! I cry if I've made you read all this
to no resolve of your boredom dilemma!!
1. For the uni student: Catch up with high school friends over a cafe lunch cause you’ll have too many stories to
share about uni survival (Bear Grylls style) the last thing
we want is hot food going cold and cardboard consistency! Cafe’s are great and
there are plenty of healthy options which I love and which totally gets cancelled out by that milkshake you order but hey, caramel milkshakes for the win!
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I just wanted to say here that QUINOA is the BOMB! |
2. Catch up over
shared frozen yoghurt! The sort where you get to choose the flavours,
portions and toppings! Or even ice-cream for any froyo haters who think it’s
overrated and that three froyo stores on one street is overkill! Tip: go halves
in pay, eat three quarters: P
3. Sand proof
Picnic at the beach! There are a few beaches in Sydney or most places
that have grass and shade at the back and sand and waves just a 2 minute walk
in front. Get dumped a few times then come in for non sand assaulted eats.
Someone also bring a ukulele and a Frisbee/rugby ball/soccer ball/volleyball or
cricket set!!
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Can't decide between ice-cream & froyo are one of my first world problems |
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Coogee Beach date with more eating and no swimming (I know it's a sin :P) |
4. Try to discover a new eating place/cuisine with friends or family. I challenge you
to order something different to Pad Thai when you go for Thai (that’s right, I
went there). Visit a new food scene from an unfamiliar suburb, easily shared
food works best so you get a taste for everything! It’s also a nice excuse to
dress all snazzy with your girlfriends and broaden your profile picture
horizons (lol).
5. Go bike
riding on an old or new track! It can be hard to plan the weather for this and
when its Summer it can get really hot! By biking I mean the tracks in the
parklands not hardcore on the roads (that’s scary). Pack a non perishable lunch
and water bottle kept overnight in the freezer to defrost over the time and
grab a few friends for some exercise bonus!
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If you're like me, it will take an AGE before I get to "Level Crochembush" |
6. You know what takes time – cooking! Choose a recipe, then your weapons and
get ready to whip up a storm and be proud of your baby as it’s plated. Since we
don’t all have the time to plate ourselves a continental breakfast before we
run out the door why not treat yourself to a feel-good (your own creation!!)
and taste-good brekkie worthy of an instagram snap!!
7. Dare I say it but here goes nothing...... catch up on a TV series (or three) or
discover a new series. Friends are great for giving you a quick lowdown
(hopefully without spoilers) and for suggesting a gazillion shows bound to
tickle your fancy! Just don’t delve too deep into the fandoms, you may find
yourself a changed person...if you survive it.
8. This may cost a smidge more buuuutttt.....Go to the cinemas or even better a DRIVE IN
CINEMAS if your city
has it! Sometimes in bed with a laptop and your blanket tepee = sore neck and
arms + coke bottle glasses in the near future. Go for a change of scenery but
seriously drive in cinemas are the bomb but there not that common and may be
seasonal! Soooo worth it though!
9. Be a tourist in your own city! Unless you know your whole city upside
down (convince yourself that you don’t), recruit some keen companions, jump on
a bus/ferry/train and see where it takes you! Look for every opportunity to
take the scenic route and soak in the history whether it is nautical,
industrial or whatsoever!
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I live in Sydney but I rarely get to see the Harbour Bridge :( |
10. Sleepovers!
I know how it
gets and sometimes it’s inevitable but don’t let that spoil all the fun;
friends ask for WIFI password, friends stay on laptop/phones, non awkward
silence as you all check your social media every 10 or so minutes, non-existent
pillow fights.
So here are some suggestions to keep it traditional:
- Pizza PARTAY with movie marathon
- Everyone helps cook dinner (or microwave the dinner I don’t know :P) which
allows for good socialising at the same time!
- Call me boring but Twister the Game, Cards Against Humanity (exactly as the name suggests),
charades, Cluedo etc.
- Just Dance
PARTAY which really packs a workout
11. Hit the
markets for a new wardrobe! You can literally buy some pretty neat
pieces for less than $50! The store sellers are fashionable so you can be sure
their legacy continues with you and there are interesting conversations all
round! You can also enjoy the live music in your lunch break then
finish exploring the rest of the markets! Rozelle and Glebe Markets in Sydney
are my favourites!
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Don't EVER be afraid to dig right through the crowded racks - you may discover a great bargain!! |
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Warning: Your eyes may hurt from all the shops and stuff for sale everywhere you turn It's more busier than it looks in the snap :P |
12. Read a good
book. I’m sorry if I sound like Jane Austen but books can change you. Believe
me, I am no fandom girl. I don’t have a separate Tumblr devoted to Finnick’s “sugar
cube” from The Hunger Games or Will Herondale’s “dragon tattoo” from The
Infernal Devices Series.
It lifts your mood, keeps you thinking about the plot and characters at times
during the day and most importantly aren’t all the boys in books more IDEAL AND SUPER
SENSITIVE! If I haven’t won you with that I don’t know what will! (Some
suggestions: Mortal Instruments series and infernal devices series by Cassandra
Clare)
13. Try (emphasis on try) to sketch something from either a photograph or the scenery
in front of you! Put that shading and eye sketches into good use not just when
bored in class. Let’s go that one step further and try to sketch your favourite
famous figure or celebrity! Either cry
over the beauty of your final artwork or it becomes the next “nailed
it” meme sensation:P.
13. Be the next James Cameron or Christopher Nolan just for the holidays
IE. MAKE A FILM! This is a great way to collaborate with
friends and live out your fashion styling, directing, filming and acting
dreams. Or even try your luck at penetrating the YouTube/Vloggers sphere :P
14. Plan a workout day with friends either at the gym or at the park (even better if
there’s public exercise equipment). Not only can you done your Lorna Jane/Lululemon
headbands and your flashy Nikes, working out as a small group makes you
less inclined to be viewed as the “weak one” so keep pushing yourself!
So hopefully I've inspired a few ideas to keep you busy! Try not to lounge at home for too long and for too many as appealing as the cool air con or the heater may seem (but we do all need our solo chillouts at home) !
So stay safe, don't get sunburnt and come back invigorated, knowing you had a killer break to daydream about during those boring times in class :P