What can you do on a rainy day ?

@elitess (5070)
Ipswich, England
June 13, 2008 9:20am CST
What can you do on a rainy day when you have to stay indoors ? Give your ideas and thoughts on this matter please - today really is a bad day out there and i am sick of this rain already.
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@fifileigh (3615)
• United States
14 Jun 08
here are some suggestions: (the first 5 involve driving to an indoor arena): 1. go to an indoor mall 2. go to a local movie theater 3. go to an ice skating rink 4. go to the gym 5. go to an indoor sporting event (but if you dont want to drive anywhere): 1. read a good book or magazine 2. work on a project...art, etc. 3. organize your house or a room 4. do some cleaning 5. watch a movie dvd or tv. 6. listen to music 7. do a workout tape or dvd 8. meditate 9. talk on the phone with friends 10. hang out with someone you live with, roommate, relative, etc, pet, & just chat. 11. surf the net. 12. play an internet game...scrabble, backgammon, etc. 13. sleep early 14. if seeing someone, light candles and fireplace and get romantic. 15. write a letter to an old friend, pen pal, etc. 16. create a to-do-list or a must-do list for this year. 17. create a list of goals for your future...toward a particular destination 18. summarize what u did the past year or this year to see if u r happy with where u currently are at the present with your life, if not do something about it. 19. do yoga or pilates at home...stretching exercise to help you relax. 20. write in a journal, whatever comes to your mind...uncensored and just let it flow.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
14 Jun 08
Well you did summed it up, didn't you ? I guess those are most of the activities that you can actually do during a rainy day. I am surprise though that no one said anything about love making during a rainy day - it sure can bring a smile upon your face
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
16 Jun 08
Well, yes you did, and that's what earned your best response here (that and all the other options). Thanks mate, take care !
@Elixiress (3878)
25 Aug 08
I tend to invite friends round, have a drink, play a game, watch TV, go on the internet, cross stitch, I think there are many things to do inside the house, if you do not want to go outside and get wet.
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@Elixiress (3878)
12 Sep 08
Cross stitching is basically a form of stitching, where you stitch loads of crosses and they make a picture. I am currently doing one of three old women. Just search it on the internet and you will find loads of patterns to follow.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
12 Sep 08
Ow, now i understand, thanks for explaining it to me.. I will research it further on the internet.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
12 Sep 08
Those are a lot of suggestions, thanks for giving them to me. Cross stitch ? Can you explain that one ? :D
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
i love eating a lot and do a movie marathon during rainy days. It's nice to stay at home while raining.I hope it rains today.lol
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
19 Jun 08
That sounds like so much fun - thanks for posting here ! Take care !
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
14 Jun 08
Hi dear, rainy days are lovely well u can do following thing if electricity is threre Watch Tv Watch movie Listen to Music Enjoy online chatting Browiing Mylotting sand if light is not there then reading solving puzzles cooking/eating and best of all stay in bed and sleep I think its enough
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
16 Jun 08
Ahh Rainbow a Lovely sight, colorful thanks for remiding it
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
14 Jun 08
Rainy days are lovely especially if you get to see the lovely rainbow when the rain stops. Browsing mylot sure is fun. Thanks for the comment and take care!
@borgborg (821)
• Philippines
23 Aug 08
if i have to stay indoors, i usually spend my time in front of a pc surfing the net, checking e-mails, or watching movies.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
12 Sep 08
Hello there and thanks for taking the time to comment here. Yes that is a good solution - surfing the net and watching movies - but of course let's hope that the electricity holds, right ? Take care friend !
• Malaysia
18 Jun 08
Best thing is mating. You can also cook because rainy days makes you hungry. Sleeping is also heavenl during rainy days.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
19 Jun 08
Thanks for your thoughts and for sharing. Best wishes and take care !
• United States
15 Jun 08
I like to watch movies on rainy days.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
18 Jun 08
I see, thank you for posting here and enjoy those movies !
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
13 Jun 08
On a rainy day I like to stay at home and go on to the internet. I read a book or write a story. I might do some houswork or groom my dogs. Sometimes I put on my rain coat and go outside. It is not always great to use an umbrella if the weather is wet and windy. I like it when I see a colorful rainbow but I don't like the feeling of being soaked through. It was raining on Bank Holiday Monday so we went to a couple of caves at Cheddar. We had a lovely day and went to a crystal shop once it stopped raining so heavily. I hope that you are having a lovely day despite the rain today. Good luck.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
Reading books is a good activity which often improves the spirit bringing you in a whole new universe while you read it. You write stories ? What kind ? I too love rainbows, but it's been so long since i last saw one. I hope i get to see one this summer, since i am going to visit the country side more often this year. Thanks for the nice comment !
• Canada
14 Jun 08
I am just wondering why everyone thinks we have to stay indoors when it rains? Obviously there are somethings that you can't do outside if it is raining. If it is raining hard then likely you can't go outside at all. You have a girlfriend does she live with you? That is all that you would need to keep you occupied wouldn't it? If she doesn't live with you, then plan for the next visit with her, what things will you do, will you take her a nice gift? You could also write...get a paper and some pens, and write or draw, as people usually find rain to get creative juices flowing. Other than all that others have said I have nothing different, except maybe if it is raining, not hard, but just raining, go for a walk, who cares if you get wet, just enjoy the time out with nature.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
14 Jun 08
Yes, i love the idea about planing ahead ( i do that even if it is not raining :" ) Writing i can try, drawing no, because of lack of talent in it. Thanks for the comment, have a nice day and take care !
• Egypt
13 Jun 08
In the rainy day stay in the house that was not returned to do something outside the home.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
19 Jun 08
I see, thanks for commenting here. Take care !
@ruby222 (4847)
13 Jun 08
Im fairly easy to please..i usually use the computer if its a wet day...or maybe get my sewing out and put the television or radio on...and just settle down and accept that theres not going to be too much that gets done on that day..good luck
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
Yeah, easy activities i guess, for the relaxation and time passing. Thanks for the comment !
@ayessa (1583)
• Philippines
14 Jun 08
There's a lot of things you can do at home! Read, write, watch, listen and sleep. Hey I forgot you can also play.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
15 Jun 08
Thank you for the comment dear friend ! take care !
• India
14 Jun 08
Take it as a lovely day and enjoy yourself,if you are lonely then also you can enjoy,or if you are with your family then what.Simply fry some good junky's and watch some good movies,or our best entertainer is Mylot keep on discussions.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
14 Jun 08
Thank you for commenting friend. Family is important if you live with them, bonding time really gets in place during the rain when all the family watches a movie or has dinner or something.
• China
14 Jun 08
It is a great extensive topic .I can do many things on a raniy day .except do my job, I would like have a sleep without any business .or watch a popular movie with my girlfriend.or just keep post at mylot.I can get lots of enjoyment from the rainy day. besides ,keep a light heart is important.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
14 Jun 08
Sleep, the rain does sort of ask you to sleep for a while, doesn't it ? Well a light heart is really important i do agree. Thanks for commenting friend !
• India
13 Jun 08
Rain is really a "dampener" on all plans. No outing can happen. But thankfully, mylot will always be there to help you out. Whenever you feel up to it, come over here and indulge yourself in a bit of mylotting. But apart from that, if you are into computer games, you may spend the time playing. Or you may watch tv. But I don't usually suggest that. The tv is getting boring day by day. Only the regular monotonous programmes and nothing else. If you can paint, or sew or have anything as your hobby, you can indulge yourself with it. A hobby is the best thing to spend time with. If nothing works, just go and drench yourself in the rains a little. Sing out loud. Don't care about what others will say. It'll really cheer up your spirit.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
Mylot is indeed a good friend, but it too needs a bit of inspiration. Computer games ? I'm afraid i don't like them as i once used too, i guess i am quite over them. Only in rare times i like to play some of them. The TV really gets boring every day - i usually like to watch Discovery Channel or Animal Planet - at least there i am learning something new about things. I would of loved to paint - but i am terrible at it. Sing out in the rain ? Good idea - i will do that with my girlfriend, when we get to her hometown :D Thanks for the comment !
• Indonesia
13 Jun 08
I ussually read on the rainy day, if not, I cook. cold weather makes you hungry and cooking will keep you busy and after that you can enjoy the food..
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
Cooking - i can't wait to finish my exams so that i learn to do more cooking - even though i am a man, i like it. I believe cooking is an art. Thanks for the comment !
@roxanne271 (2034)
• Trinidad And Tobago
13 Jun 08
Well it is quite a rainy day here, it's pouring outside as I type this! Rainy days are nice to just curl up in bed and sleep! Right now I am cooking lunch and just doing alot of different stuff on the computer. I think I may curl up on the couch later and watch a DVD! I did have plans to tend to my mini garden today, do a little more planting and such but not with all this rain. I usually play with the dogs and do driving lessons as well but I think I may put those off too. To be quite honest the best ideas I have are to just go to sleep or curl up and watch a DVD. Call me silly though, I am going to make some homemade ice cream later! I love cold desserts when the weather is cold. But I then have to wrap a big blanket around me when I'm done!
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
I won't call you silly, i just made home made ice-cream earlier + some pudding as well. Thanks for commenting
@Valenas (1507)
• United States
13 Jun 08
Be on the computer. Watch some movies. Write letters to relatives. Write a short story or poem. Catch up on reading. Take a nice nap--the rain is nature's lullaby. I generally stay on the computer most of the time, unless it is thundering badly. Then I either catch up on reading, or find a good movie to watch, since we seem to have quite a few that I have yet to see.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
You are right about the naps - i sleep so well when listening to the rain drops falling on my windows. Thanks for the comment !
@izzuyasha (348)
• Malaysia
13 Jun 08
Sleep.ZZZZzzzzzzzz...........
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
Sleeping on the rainy days it's very resting... Thanks for posting !
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
I often watch televisio or go to my computer. Sometimes I do the huosehold chores. When there's nothing I can do, I often go to sleep.
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
13 Jun 08
Yeah i guess when you really get sick and tired of the TV and the computer, and you are not in the mood for a book or something, the bed is always there for you. Thanks for the comment !