ideas for getting out of a rut

[Peaches-n-Cream]

I am shocked at you, Heather!

[hocnsoc81]

Originally posted by amycat412
I have no $$ to spare.
I'm bored out of my mind.
Life is in a rut
Need to shake it up.
Oh, did I mention, I have no $$ to spare?

Any ideas???

Start fights on the internet.
Not here of course.

[hocnsoc81]

Oh yeah, if you have the blues or are mildly depressed, take 1-3 grams/tablespoons of flaxseed oil. It does wonder for your moods, it doesen't interact with other drugs, it has no side effects exept for nutty tasting belches, and IT INCREASES LIBIDO!

[Miami1839]

Originally posted by skip101
you can stay at my house for free..

You took the words right out of my mouth lol

[Miami1839]

I love the first suggestion(endorphins are the best) and I think the others are fabulous too. James has a good point too that you might try something different to break your routine. Try taking a walk where you've never been, take a trip over to borders and treat yourself, or even a nice big bowl of your favorite ice cream.

Originally posted by shadokat
Best rut getter outer? Sex, bar none And it's free!!

Just kidding

I was getting really bored with life about 3 years ago, so I contacted my sorority on the national level and asked how I could help. Three years later, I'm a colony advisor, a regional advisor for 8 chapters and writing for the national magazine.

Careful what you wish for

[bruinaphi]

Hey Amy,

Workout! I konw you already workout a lot but I saw a commercial last night advertising some fun new classes at your gym and totally thought of you. I'd offer to go with you, but as you know, I belong to another gym.

Other fun things to do: baseball season starts soon, get cheap seats at Dodger stadium with a group of friends (I think they're still a lot cheaper than the movies). When the Hollywood Bowl starts you can go to rehearsals in the afternoon for free and picnic on the lawn.

There is a great book somewhere called free things to do in LA (or something like that). Someone in my dorm had it and I loved to go through it. There were many things that even we LA natives don't know about (like the HB thing).

Other ideas: go to Venice beach and people watch; go up to the Santa Barbara wine country for the day (most of the wineries have free tastings); sign up for the free passes to the movies that they are always trying to give away (or if you have access to screenings through your job, go); have a slumber party; go to Christine's or BHNS and get a cheap mani and pedi; volunteer for USC's Alumni Association; or do what I do: clean. I always become a clean freak when I am in a rut and I give all my old clothes away to Goodwill or someone I know that needs/wants them. It always makes me feel better.

Good luck.

[amycat412]

New Classes at Crunch??? I had no idea! I will have to check that out! (Circus Sports on Sat afternoon is my favorite!!!) And lauradav--hysterical that you mention Christine's for nails-- I've been going there for YEARS! Gotta love the $20 manicure/pedicure combo!

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! They've all been wonderful... Skip and Miami's offers to stay with them brought a smile to my face... LOL thanks guys.

I'm feeling better--went out for dinner and laughed a lot with a friedn last night. Also, I guess its never too soon to start studying for the GRE. lol

And Dave Matthews announced tourdates yesterday--so planning my cross country follow the band trek is fun too.

I just hope I can shake this restless feeling--it usually leads to no good-- like buying a new car or moving into a new apt--neither of which i need right now!!!! LOL


Amy

[Miami1839]

Your Welcome Amy Just remember your not alone. You have your sisters, your family, and all of us from gc to lean on.

Kevin

[Tom Earp]

PUT ON MUD CHAINS!?

Hell I am so damn Boring Even I cannot stand my self!

[bruinaphi]

Amy, I go to Christine's every weekend (or do my best to get there). I have been going there forever too!!! I am sure we've seen each other before b/c I always see the same people in there! Too funny. Now every time I see an Amy on the list in front of me I'm going to wonder if it's you. LOL.

The Crunch commercial that I saw the other night said something about new classes. Hopefully it's true. I am sad b/c BIM got rid of one of my faves: candlelight yoga. It was the best way to relax after a boxing or spinning class when you just weren't ready to go home. I wish we had circus sports. That sounds like a blast.

Glad to hear that you had a fun night out with friends.

Take care,

Laura

[James]

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