The Lubbock Guide to Having Absolutely Nothing to Do

You don't need plans. You don't need 100 bucks. You don't even need to put on pants.

Okay. You might need pants.

If it's 2 pm and you haven't even crawled out of bed yet, you're probably like me, someone without a whole lot to do (except work).

If you're as bored as I was last weekend, let's work on keeping it from happening to you again NEXT weekend. I've got tips.

1. Go To A Coffee Shop And Pretend You're Somebody

latte croissant and book on cafe table

Bring your laptop and a stack of books for research.

Every few moments, let out a long sigh to establish dominance among those around you.

Bottomless coffee is pretty cheap, and the wifi is free. Great way to spend an afternoon.

2. Wander Around Tech and Play Pokémon Go!

a group of pokemon figurines sitting on top of a rock

Download the app if you don't already have it. (Shame on you! It's awesome!)

Walk around Tech and catch Pokémon to your heart's content.

I do it all the time. If you see me, say hi, unless I'm in my jammies.

Then, pretend you don't see me.

3. Go Antiquing With Zero Intent To Purchase Anything

assorted items at the shop

This one is a total vibe.

You can walk around with $11 in your checking account and spend 90 minutes fussing over ceramic ducks you won't be taking home.

Kills time.

Plus, you might spot something you can actually afford.

4. Go To The Library

brown wooden book shelf with books

Not because you're trying to get smart or anything.

But you never know.

If you stick around there long enough, you're bound to learn a thing or two.

5. Go Sit Somewhere And Watch Lubbock Happen

A group of people socializing outdoors in the warm light of late afternoon

People watching is grade A Lubbock entertainment, and you can do it from basically everywhere but your couch.

Just get out of the house. It's not so bad out here. Promise.

6. Take Yourself On A $10 Adventure

a ten dollar bill with a portrait of george washington

See how many things you can buy for 10 dollars.

Make it a challenge among your friends.

Try Dollar Tree.

That's where I always score the weirdest loot I don't need.

7. Fine, Stay Home...BUT, Make It WEIRD

white ceramic bathtub with faucet

Weird is essential to this one.

If you're gonna stay in, make it count.

Rearrange your furniture and make a ridiculous meal.

Add weird food coloring to it that catches everyone off guard.

Try to teach your cat a trick.

Watch a whole documentary about socks.

Whatever you do, make it strange!

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