How to Entertain Yourself Without a Computer

Internet down? Being punished? Computer broken? Well worry not! We have the solution. Steps 1Try writing a story.Or, if you have a lot of time on your hands, try writing a novel. Think of something that would be a big problem--that is your conflict. (If the only problem you can think of is not having computer access, that's ok! The important part is how the problem is solved.) Think 2Consider writing fan fiction, especially if you can't think of any characters.Some people enjoy taking characters or settings from other stories, like Harry Potter, and writing their own adventures for them. You can share your stories later, when you have computer access again, or 3Try writing a song.If you don't know how to play an instrument or write music, that's OK. Work on the lyrics to the song, and think of a melody to go along with it. If you can, try recording what you've written and see where you could improve. 4Draw something.Try to improve on your drawing skills by shading or using perspective. If you have any books or wall art with famous works of art, look to those for inspiration and ideas. 5Write a letter.Is there a friend you haven't talked to in a long time, or might your grandparents enjoy getting a letter from you? Try not to write about how bored you are; talk about what you've been doing lately, and what your life is like in general. 6If you are with other people, then play a game like Tag, Hide-N-Seek, I-Spy, or a board game. 7Go outside and play with chalk, jacks, jump rope, or something like that.Simply going for a walk could help you feel more refreshed and less bored. 8Watch TV or play a video game.If you have played all your video games lots of times, try to think of your own goals within the games, and reach those goals. Try to beat your best time, or get a perfect score. 9Listen to music.If it's not very exciting to listen to your same old CDs or mp3s, try borrowing music from someone else and seeing what new things you might like. If you have no one to borrow from, try scanning through the radio stations to find one you don't normally listen to. Talk radio could 10Take a nap. 11Watch a movie. 12Read a book.There are probably books in your house, and how will you ever know if they are boring if you don't try them? If the first one you try really is boring, don't give up; there are exciting books out there. If you can get to the library, there should be enough choices for you to find something 13If you have a pet, play with your pet.Get down on its level and see how different things look through its eyes; try to teach it a new trick; take it for a walk if it's a pet that can go outside. If it's a rodent, try making a maze or a toy for it out of toilet paper tubes and such (don't forget, it will be able to 14Cook something.(If you are a kid and using your parents' food, ask first.) If you already know how to cook, try expanding on what you know to create your own recipe. 15Bake something.(Again, ask permission if taking someone else's ingredients or messing up their kitchen.) It's not generally a great idea to mess around too much with baking recipes, because baking is a science that requires certain proportions of ingredients, but it's still fun and rewarding to 16Clean.Yes, it sounds boring and lame, but it's really not that bad, and if you are very bored, it's at least something to do. Try cleaning your room, organizing your things (especially your favorite things, like action figures, nail polishes, CDs--anything you collect or value), maybe even 17Do crafts.Is there anything you enjoy making, like maybe those lanyard keychains people make at camp? If you have craft materials lying around, you may be able to make some fun stuff you could sell at school, or around the neighborhood. If there are how-to craft books in your house, 18Take photos if you have a camera, or if you can borrow one.Try to make a statement with your photo; don't just capture the object, but capture a unique perspective on the object! 19Consider traveling.Going to places that you haven't been before is one great way to learn more about history, people and culture. You can backpack to save your budget. 20Go for a picnic.Prepare a quick meal like sandwiches and cold drinks in a basket and enjoy having them at the park or by the riverside. It will be even more fun if you have a simple game to play with your friends or family. 21Try pencil spinning.Pencil spinning is a very difficult art we all can get a little bit better at. You will probably fail the first time, but with some practice, you can be a pencil spinning ninja! 22Practice Your Juggling.Get three apples, pears, balls or anything that can be used to juggle. Once you mastered three of them, try going onto 4. The sky's the limit for juggling. 23Magic.There are tons of different types of magic you can do. Practice them by yourself in your room, and soon, you could be the next Grand Master of Magic.