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You know you're bored when... (lighthearted)

56 replies

GoodnessSake · 07/04/2020 22:42

...you rearrange your cupboards so the tins are in alphabetical order.

...you organise all your clothes into seasons.

...you spend ages sewing little patterns on socks so you can tell them apart.

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Dontsayyouloveme · 07/04/2020 22:45

You start folding plastic carrier bags as recommended on some post on Facebook last week! Tbh, it is actually brilliant and saves sooo much space!

Patterjack · 07/04/2020 22:47

You're looking forward to cleaning your wooden venetian blinds tomorrow. What has happened to me 😩

TwoZeroTwoZero · 07/04/2020 22:47

You're a lot more resourceful anf creative than I am when bored!

I'm just scrolling down mn and fb and constantly refreshing the page. I did take some photos of my garden yesterday though.

Pineappletree33 · 07/04/2020 22:49

You’re considering ironing and re folding your tea towels so they fit nicely in the drawer, rather than being in their usual screwed up and dumped state.

vodkaredbullgirl · 07/04/2020 22:51

When you count the fairy lights in your garden, counted 150.

Serenity45 · 07/04/2020 22:51

You clean the inside of all your windows... and think other people probably do it all the time Blush

confusednortherner · 07/04/2020 23:07

The woodshed looks like real life Tetris, there's enough veg seeds planted for entire village and you actually offer to take children on a bike ride when it usually takes them begging! Dh is wondering what he's going to do when the jobs run out, sure I can find him more!

JaceLancs · 07/04/2020 23:09

You wash your hand wash woollens
Taking down n cleaning lamp shades

managedmis · 07/04/2020 23:10

You notice a split end in your pubic hair

Inarightpickleandpreserve · 07/04/2020 23:12

How are you meant to fold a carrier bag?! I don’t have Facebook so haven’t seen!! Is this a life changing moment?? Grin

Doingtheboxerbeat · 07/04/2020 23:18

You decorate old shoe boxes with pretty paper you have saved for whatever and you stand back and marvel at how creative you are Blush.

Doingtheboxerbeat · 07/04/2020 23:21

I have been folding carrier bags since birth.. Make them into nice little squares then line them up, like CD's in newly decorated shoe box Grin.

MovingBriskyOn · 07/04/2020 23:23

@managedmis 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Littleshortcake · 07/04/2020 23:26

You use a label maker to label the freezer drawers (oh yes this is my job tomorrow!)

vodkaredbullgirl · 07/04/2020 23:33

@managedmis when you find a grey one, then you worry Smile

KaptenKrusty · 08/04/2020 00:28

Hahah I’m a bit of a neat and tidy freak in general anyway and do a lot of what’s been mentioned regularly - But now I’m enjoying having plenty of time to do these tasks throughout the day and it’s not as stressful!!

I’ve taken it to the next level though now and pulled the washing machine out to scrub behind it and I’ve ironed the bed clothes and the towels - descaled the kettle and scrubbed the inside of the dishwasher - took the shower door off this morning as well to give it a good clean!

EmeraldShamrock · 08/04/2020 00:40

Spring cleaning on time for once.
I cleaned my windows today, 3 neighbour's at the back were cleaning theirs, it was comical in my head.
Under the stairs is getting it tomorrow. Grin

horlicksbabe · 08/04/2020 00:44

You wake up and think "I fancy cleaning the fridge today"

echt · 08/04/2020 02:28

I sawed all the odd bits of wood that've been drying in the garage in to kindling. The pile has been looking at me for two years.

Today I take delivery of a half tonne of redgum firewood and will be pathetic enough to take before and after shots to show my stacking techniques. And post them for the benefit of an admiring public.:o

BruceAndNosh · 08/04/2020 02:36

You use a label maker to label the freezer drawers (oh yes this is my job tomorrow!)
I did this a couple of weeks ago , and every time I get something out it makes me very happy!
(At this point I would usually say I must get out more, it's truer than ever!)

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 08/04/2020 02:37

I'm going to tidy the bathroom drawers tomorrow. Yippee

SucculentCandle · 08/04/2020 03:18

You give your dog a haircut.

He needs professional help now (emotionally too, I expect) but I'm too ashamed to let anyone see him.

Limpshade · 08/04/2020 03:21

I'm so jealous of bored people!

Full-time job working from home with two toddlers to look after too. I've never been busier 😭

Please allow me to live vicariously through your bored activities Grin

Snoooozzze · 08/04/2020 03:40

I sorted through my under bed storage today and hoovered my shoes... it was surprisingly cathartic

I'm planning to sort out my wardrobes tomorrow. Can't wait

Dontsayyouloveme · 08/04/2020 04:45

So the carrier bag folding. Pooh no it’s not squealed, even better. Take a gander at this work of art in action:

www.facebook.com/479202222102074/posts/3002260883129516/?vh=e&d=n