How to Stay Occupied When You're Away from Home
Plan ahead., Bring some drawing materials (pens, colored pencils, pencils) and bring some drawing paper or a note pad., Study!, Bring your CD or MP3-player., Buy a hand held video game at the dollar store for only 1 dollar, or you can bring your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Plan ahead.
If you know you are going to your grandma's house then pack in advance.
Consider what you could do there without being rude.
If your parents don't mind you sketching at the dinner table as long as you listen, then bring a pencil and paper.
If you are going on a plane, then you can do almost anything you want.
Asking your family members or the host what you are allowed to do can be good too. -
Step 2: Bring some drawing materials (pens
If you like writing stories, bring lined paper.
If your a math person, bring some graph paper. , You're bored anyway, might as well improve your grades.
But remember if your at a party, this might make you look like a nerd.
If you are listening to your iPod, it looks much cooler. , If you bring your CD player, make sure you bring a few extra CD's so you can have different varieties.
Don't forget to bring extra batteries or an A/C adapter. , Sometimes cell phones have games on them.
Try asking your host if they have a Wii or something.
Maybe even a computer could be good. , Look around the room where you're at.
Make up a story about each people there.
Where they live, what job they have, and are they married can make good plots. ,,, Make sure you are in a well ventilated place, because nail polish fumes don't go anywhere for a while. , Bring a compact mirror, brushes, combs, scrunchies and anything you need for your hair. , Make sure not to talk too loud if you are in an office. , Maybe they are as bored as you are. , Take a small snack and drink with you to snack on if your parent's are there for a while. , Write it down on paper and add beats and such. , Try out different angles and poses such as extreme close-ups.
Use your imagination to take photos that are funny, thought-provoking, creative and interesting so that you will never get bored and can proudly show your flicks to your friends later. -
Step 3: colored pencils
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Step 4: pencils) and bring some drawing paper or a note pad.
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Step 5: Study!
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Step 6: Bring your CD or MP3-player.
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Step 7: Buy a hand held video game at the dollar store for only 1 dollar
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Step 8: or you can bring your Nintendo Game Boy
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Step 9: or Sony Playstation Portable.
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Step 10: Make up a story in your head.
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Step 11: Make up reasons why these people at the next table are watching you.
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Step 12: Bring a book or a newspaper to read.
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Step 13: Paint your nails.
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Step 14: Do your hair.
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Step 15: Talk to your friends on the phone.
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Step 16: Text message your friends.
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Step 17: Eat food.
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Step 18: Make up your own song!
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Step 19: Bring a camera and take photographs of all the silly things around you.
Detailed Guide
If you know you are going to your grandma's house then pack in advance.
Consider what you could do there without being rude.
If your parents don't mind you sketching at the dinner table as long as you listen, then bring a pencil and paper.
If you are going on a plane, then you can do almost anything you want.
Asking your family members or the host what you are allowed to do can be good too.
If you like writing stories, bring lined paper.
If your a math person, bring some graph paper. , You're bored anyway, might as well improve your grades.
But remember if your at a party, this might make you look like a nerd.
If you are listening to your iPod, it looks much cooler. , If you bring your CD player, make sure you bring a few extra CD's so you can have different varieties.
Don't forget to bring extra batteries or an A/C adapter. , Sometimes cell phones have games on them.
Try asking your host if they have a Wii or something.
Maybe even a computer could be good. , Look around the room where you're at.
Make up a story about each people there.
Where they live, what job they have, and are they married can make good plots. ,,, Make sure you are in a well ventilated place, because nail polish fumes don't go anywhere for a while. , Bring a compact mirror, brushes, combs, scrunchies and anything you need for your hair. , Make sure not to talk too loud if you are in an office. , Maybe they are as bored as you are. , Take a small snack and drink with you to snack on if your parent's are there for a while. , Write it down on paper and add beats and such. , Try out different angles and poses such as extreme close-ups.
Use your imagination to take photos that are funny, thought-provoking, creative and interesting so that you will never get bored and can proudly show your flicks to your friends later.
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