Every Saturday, I’m going to highlight a simple, hands-on, dorm-friendly, music-related project to give you something to do besides practice and study all weekend. This week will be a little different, since it’s the start of many student’s winter break. Here are three things to do this weekend.
First (and I know this is a little boring, but please get it done now!), unpack your belongings and get settled. Seriously, this break is going to come and go before you know it, and you’ll feel much more rested if you unpack your suitcase and make yourself at home for the next few weeks. It shouldn’t take too long, but I really believe it makes a difference in how your break goes!
Next, finish (or start) any holiday shopping you need to get done.
Finally, take a little time to make something. Resist the temptation to sit on the couch and watch TV. If you start now, inertia will set in, and you’ll end up glued to the couch for the entire break. Get started on the right foot by finding a project to do this weekend. Need some ideas? How about this:
- Make some holiday decorations or bake some cookies.
- Act like a kid and build a snow fort.
- Help a family member with a home improvement project.
- Write a song
- Build a tone enhancing guitar amp stand.
- Redesign your desk space. Use this article for some inspiration.
- Screen print some custom artwork for your dorm room.
If those all seem lame to you, find something better to do, and post your ideas in the comments. Have a great weekend, and enjoy the start of a well-deserved break!
#1 by Kim on December 23, 2009 - 9:31 pm
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Unpacking was definitely a top priority for me when I got home. I'll be living here to student teach so I wanted to get settled as quickly as possible! After that, a trip to the library to pick up some books I've been meaning to read. Then, along the lines of making something, I've put a big dent in the blanket I'm crocheting. Ah, it's good to be home.
#2 by bryanwegman on December 28, 2009 - 6:35 pm
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That's awesome Kim. I can't tell you how important it is to get settled right away. How's your blanket coming along? When do you start student teaching?
If you're still looking for some things to do, take a look at my latest post. I made a whole checklist. 53 things on it!
#3 by Kim on December 29, 2009 - 12:36 am
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Blanket's going well! I've got 30 of 96 blocks done (it's in hexagons). Student teaching starts right after MLK Jr day, but we have seminars the week before.
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I'll miss the North Country. Maybe not the weather, though. It was a completely different experience as a 21-year-old with only one semester left. Not a moment squandered!
Thanks for the checklist — and this blog! Wish it was around for the past four years – I might have actually practiced more :-p
#4 by bryanwegman on December 28, 2009 - 6:33 pm
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That's for stopping by. Are you a student?