I’m off until at least 5 Feb due to a boxers fracture. I’m getting sick of TV and movies. Today I’ll clean my apartment, but even with my busted hand it will only take a couple of hours. I can’t really go anywhere as I need to save as much money as I can to cover for missed time at work.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

  • Solve Rubik’s cubes
  • Work on music production
  • Sleep

Thing I probably should do:

  • Continue to learn Swift
  • Follow makeup tutorials

Lemmy, what would you do?

EDIT: Keep ‘em coming Lemmsters! I LOVE the suggestions, and can’t wait to give some of these a go!

  • amelia@feddit.org
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    2 months ago

    I can’t really go anywhere as I need to save as much money as I can to cover for missed time at work.

    By far the most American thing I’ve read in a while.

    Answering the question: How about reading some books?

    Get well soon, OP!

    • Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Thanks for the well wishes ☺️ I’ve ordered like 7 books based on recs from everyone. Do you have a fave book?

      • amelia@feddit.org
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        2 months ago

        Recommendations would probably depend a lot on what kind of books you like.

        One I read recently and loved is “Extremely loud and incredibly close” by Jonathan Safran Foer.

  • Brave Little Hitachi Wand@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Spend time thinking about changes I want to make in life, like better eating habits or more exercise, then rethink my home and how to set up for long term success, maybe.

    Maybe just cruise Lemmy/all and make braindead jokes at smart people as per usual.

    • Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Maybe just cruise Lemmy/all and make braindead jokes at smart people as per usual.

      Wayyy ahead of ya lol.

      I had just started going to the gym again, and then I went and turned my life upside down lol.

      I fall into the trap of procrastination and end up mindlessly consuming YT. How do you keep yourself on track?

  • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    2 months ago

    “Follow makeup tutorials” is pretty vague, do you have more specifics on what you’re aiming for with that? Part of why I ask if because I know that I can find the functionally infinite array of tutorials overwhelming, and if I don’t have a clear goal, I’ll end up burning out.

    The other part of why I ask is because I’m curious about your style goals — what do you want to be able to do that you can’t currently do? Is this part of a larger endeavour to shape your style?

    • Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I haven’t done my makeup in so long. I’m re-learning basics rn. I just want to be able to have a natural look that I can put on in a reasonable amount of time. It’s Viet Lunar New Year this weekend, and I want to look nice. Specifically I want to work on contouring, as I have like no idea what I’m doing.

  • kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 months ago

    Watch a bunch of history videos and become a nerd :3 Channel recommendations (from easiest to hardest to get into):

    • Oversimplified: They recently released part 3 on the second Punic war and in general they are very funny. Good for entertainment with history thrown in.
    • Extra History: They focus on historical accuracy and making longer series (but shorter videos), generally they focus on less talked about subjects. For example they recently finished a series on the Pazzi conspiracy and started one on Frederick II.
    • The Cold War: They focus exclusively on the cold war and go into great detail. They recently made a video on the Georgian civil war.
    • The Great War: Same as above but for WWI, they go into extreme detail. Very long videos and very historically accurate. They recently made a video on the German surrender.
    • Real Time History: They focus on extreme accuracy to the point that they very often describe the battles exactly as they happened in real time (as the name implies). They recently made a video on Russias military strategy.
  • Eiri@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    I’d try to use that time to study a language I’ve always wanted to speak.

    I’d probably fail and do something utterly unproductive, but maybe you wouldn’t.

    • Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I’ve wanted to learn Vietnamese for a while now. I start and then kinda fall off after a few days. I might give it a go again. Good idea!

      • kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        2 months ago

        Its not acturally difficult, as an Arch user (btw) some Arch users will convince you to manually install Arch (and you should at one point but you dont need to). You can use Archinstall and itll basically install like any other OS.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Had the same deal last year when I tore an achilles tendon. :(

    #1) Do what the doc/physical therapist tells you to do.

    #2) It’s OK to push yourself a little, but pain is your body telling you when to stop.

    I figured out how to stream the PS5 and Xbox to the Steam Deck in the bedroom, your mileage may vary! :)

    Dying to know though… boxers fracture? Hopefully a good story there! Always lead with your first 2 knuckles!

    • Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      lol I wish I had thought of that in the moment. I pretty much just saw red and lost control of my anger.

      • Maeve@kbin.earth
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        2 months ago

        It happens. It doesn’t have to happen again. If you have money for gym, maybe Tai chi to learn how to manage energy, shouldn’t be an issue with your injury. I would love a tai chi class, myself, but it may not be for you.