By Jacqueline Khorsandi '21 During quarantine, many people have nothing to do and are bored out of their minds. So here are some activities that you can do during your time at home. Hope you are all are staying safe and are healthy during these crazy times, and if you do any of these activities tag us on Instagram @fontbonne_hall_academy
Here are some activities you can do while being stuck inside. Tie dye kits are becoming a popular thing to do. Tie dye white shirts and you can make themed custom colors to your liking. It is a fun activity that you and your family can do to pass the time. Faye Fudjinski ‘21 has her own Tie Dye Company: “Hi everybody! My name is Faye Fudjinski and over the past months in quarantine I decided to start a tie dye business. I came up with the name Twister Tie Dye because tie dye involves twisting and tying shirts into various patterns. My store carries all different tie dye from t-shirts to sweatshirts and this past week I launched a custom order section! I decided to start it because I had so much time to work on it and create and I've always wanted to start some kind of business. So far I have shipped orders across New York and even one to Nebraska! Check out my website www.twistertiedye.com!”. Painting canvases is another great way to pass the time and to let your artistic skills fly and to express yourself creative. A lot of girls have used art as a way to express themselves during quarantine. One Fontbonne artist said “When I draw I feel creative and it really helps with the stress and passing time.” Another said “I have nothing else to do and being an artist is a great way for me to improve my skills.” Art, to some people, is a part of their universal desire to connect with each other. The artist has a view of the world they want to share with others. The viewer is inspired by a different perspective on life on what the artist wants to convey. Another great way to pass the time and improve your talents while being stuck at home is to find ingredients in your pantry and to cook in the kitchen. Cooking has also been a great way to spend time with your family and learn new recipes. A couple of the girls we interviewed have said “Since I am unable to go out and get food I found that cooking from home is the best thing ever.” Others have said, “Since quarantine I have been cooking a lot of healthy and nutritious meals by using recipes online and my family loves it.” So many new video games have come out, such as the very popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Kristen Kupper ‘21 has been playing a lot during quarantine “Animal Crossing is helping me through quarantine because it’s helping me stay entertained during this pandemic! It’s really entertaining and I enjoy having a little bit of the outside world with me while I stay inside (even if it is digital). It helps me stay connected with some of my friends and family - they would come over to my island and would just have a great time! I’ve created a bunch of memories and inside jokes with my loved ones because of Animal Crossing. When my birthday came, my villagers threw me a birthday party, and it made my mom and me smile. It’s honestly just the little things in this game that make me happy. In all honesty, it’s really helping keep my morale high and keep my attention away from the fact that I’ve been stuck in my house for over two months now.” YouTube videos have also been a good way to spend time watching your favorite, familiar YouTubers. And you can also make YouTube videos yourself as a great way to show the world your interest, hobbies, or what you have been doing during quarantine. I myself have been watching YouTube videos near constantly, and I’m considering making a YouTube channel. Personally, I love watching all my favorite YouTubers and I think it’s so fun and entertaining to see the content they create. Gardening is also a good way to spend time in your yars and to be outside in nature getting fresh air. By growing plants, fruits, and veggies and decorating pots, you can have a garden of your own, and it's so relaxing. Gardening is an act of love which you perform with Mother Earth. Having a green thumb and being a gardener is a great physical activity and it is a fun way to exercise without even knowing you are doing it. Organizing and decluttering your homes is also a great way to be active and help your homes be neater. It is a great stress reliever and having a clean home makes you have a better mindset. By having a clean and organized home, it is much easier to manage your home. You will feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your belongings. I hope you found this interesting and try some of these activites out at home during quarantine. I hope you all are doing great and staying safe and healthy during these tough times.
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