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October 9, 2014

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE DYING OF BOREDOM

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Today’s advice question comes from Rachel, who writes:

I think I’m going to die of boredom! I’ve read ALL of my books five times already, I don’t have any siblings, I can’t go to my friend’s house, and guess what? I’m 13 years old! Please help!

My Advice:

Hi Rachel! I totally get why you’re feeling bored. It seems like you have nothing to do except count your hair strands, one by one, and attempt to give them all names.

(Brianna has probably done this, that little weirdo! She thinks her hand is her BFF. It makes TOTAL sense that she’d create a tiny village of strand people!)

But that’s the thing, though. It only SEEMS like you have very little to do.

I know it’s a lot easier to entertain yourself when you have a sibling or friend around, but there’s actually A TON of stuff you can do even if you’re flying solo!

You could:

Hang out with your friend on Skype. I know, it’s not the same as going over, but it’s better than tying two cans to a string and trying to toss one to her house across town. (That’s how old people used to talk to each other, before iPhones. Those poor old people!)

Make stuff. You could draw something, make a collage of pictures of your friends, or even cut out magazine letters to send them unique, colorful notes. I bet most creative people got that way by first being super bored! (And maybe that’s why I’m into art. I HAVE a sibling, but playing with her is less fun than watching glue dry!)

Make some cash. Life ain’t cheap! And you don’t have to be either, if you use your free time to come up with some awesome business ideas. That’s right! Even without having a college degree or a car, you can bring home some serious cash. Here are some business ideas I came up with a while back, for inspiration!

Write a book. You like to read, and clearly you know how to write. (Great job on the email you sent me!) Why not write a whole book? It could be anything…a mystery novel, a story based on the real CRAZY people in your life, or even a diary, like mine. (You could call it “Rachel Records It All.” You’re welcome!)

Ask your parents what THEY did for fun when they were 13 years old and REALLY wished they could hang out with their friends. Sure, there’s tons of stuff you could do when you’re bored, but it’s not totally unreasonable to want to hang out with your friends sometimes. You’re not a solitary animal, like a skunk, an orangutan, or a four-toed hedgehog. You NEED other people!

(And yes, I learned those animals when I was bored one time. I know, I’m such a dork! Google “solitary animals.” There’s a ton!)

What do you guys think? Do you have any advice for Rachel? Feel free to e-mail your ideas and comments to AskNikki@DorkDiaries.com. Please place “Dying of Boredom” in the title of your e-mail. I will post the best comments here!

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  1. Brianna says

    October 25, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    I know how you guys feel! I am ALWAYS bored!

  2. GEEK princess says

    October 25, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    I totally know how you feel my brother is hogging the TV and that’s like the best thing in this house.

  3. Amira says

    October 25, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I have the same problem sometimes I just lay on my bed like a zombie and I have nothing to do. But thanks Nikki you are awesome.

  4. dork diaries puppy says

    October 25, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    i knowe how your felling but hey we are girls we can do anything so i suggest get on the computer and play so cool games or jam out to some rockin tunes or just take a 5 or 1 hour nap!

  5. Daisy-Rose says

    October 25, 2014 at 10:51 am

    When I ask my parents for something to do they always give me work.

  6. kaliyah says

    October 25, 2014 at 9:50 am

    This is good advice because I will NOT be bored again, well i hope anyway.

  7. Chiara says

    October 25, 2014 at 12:39 am

    Rachel, try drawing or writing a book. Get creative and think of something fun to do. I bet whatever you think of will be great

    • Daisy-Rose says

      October 25, 2014 at 10:54 am

      that’s a very good idea Chiara. 😉 🙂 ;( :(.

  8. Tasha says

    October 24, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Omg, same here! This is what I would do:

    -Roleplay (by myself or with friends)
    -Draw random stuff
    -Listen to music
    -Think about stuff
    -create a comic book(but never finish it until a few years later when you find it lying around in a dusty little box)
    -Do my homework

  9. Yalexi says

    October 24, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    My advice is to talk to your parents. I am sure they will understand the fact that you are DYING FROM BOREDOM!

  10. love fun says

    October 24, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Hi, I think that you should just do what you think is fun and what you love! :-)!

    • love fun says

      October 24, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Good idea sis 🙂 …………..Love You 😉

  11. dork diaries lover 123 says

    October 24, 2014 at 10:52 am

    1. write in my diary
    2. babysit my bratty sister for $20
    3. have a sleppover
    4. go on dork diaries website

  12. Luv Nikki says

    October 23, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Rachel that’s true! I’ve read all of the books!

  13. Dorkatheart says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:25 am

    Girl I know
    I have siblings but I’m also homeschooled
    What I would do is
    1. Play games
    2. Write in my dairy
    3. Play with my pet

  14. coolchic says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:09 am

    hi Rachel, I have the same problem, all the time! my list of things to do are: if you have pets e.g dogs, cats, hamsters or guinea pigs, you could play with them or teach them new tricks. also if its summer you could go to the town pool, or have a big water fight…………with yourself =( there are squillions of things to do if you just brainstorm. maybe have a dance party with music,make some cupcakes or even just run around outside doing cartwheels and having fun! anyway I think that should be enough advice! ttyl! bye!

  15. anamica says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:10 am

    Dear Rachel,
    I don’t’ have siblings, but one can’t really die of boredom (that’s what my mom told me).
    You can surf the net, draw pictures, do homework(ewww!), cook, or watch t.v. Or, you can ask your parents to go to your friends house (you are 13!). Good luck!•°•
    ANAMICA

  16. I ❤dorkdires says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    When I’m bored I would look or think about what I haven’t down in a long time or do something I injoy doing

  17. Artistgal199 says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Nikki responded to TWO of my comments!!!

    Artistgal199

    • Artistgal199 says

      October 21, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      Just not to brag though!!

      Artistgal199

  18. Artistgal199 says

    October 21, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Thx Nikki!! I was just wondering!!

    Artistgal199

  19. Artistgal199 says

    October 21, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    SQUEEE!! It is ACTUALLY YOU!! SQUEEE!! I am NEW here!!

    Artistgal199 ♥♥♥♥♥

    • Lilly says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      I would rather draw on my sketchbook because I love drawing!

  20. Artistgal199 says

    October 21, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Why thx Nikki aren’t you the REAL Nikki J Maxwell though or is that your screen name??

  21. Artistgal199 says

    October 21, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    What she said:

    I think I’m going to die of boredom!! I’ve read ALL of my books 5 times and guess what?? I don’t have any siblings. Please help!!

    My Advice

    Hi Rachel. It is SO cool that you are the only child. I get bored A LOT. You COULD do some of these things that I recommend.

    1. You COULD always design an awareness poster. Tomorrow my school is having a National Bullying day and we have to wear orange. Or you could decorate a T-Shirt.

    2. Draw!! Why not draw Nikki or your BFFs together in ONE picture. Then you could upload it to the art page!! Good luck with that ☻

    3. Read a good BOOK.

    That’s it!!

    • Nikki J. Maxwell (the real one!) says

      October 21, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Hi Artistgal199,

      Wow! You just gave a nice list of fun things to do. This is really good advice!

      Nikki J. Maxwell

  22. maximum ride says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:42 am

    What I would do is go to the libary and read 🙂

    • Lulu says

      October 21, 2014 at 10:09 am

      You’re lucky because in Middle East we don’t have a public library

    • CoolKitKat2003 says

      October 23, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Same here Lulu! There is no public library!

    • jade says

      October 24, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      lol i would do that too

    • madison says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:50 am

      I would go to the public library to read books.

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