an introvert's guide to being bored.

being an introvert is tough.
maybe introvert is the wrong word? 
is there a word for someone who is pathologically awkward, hates people but still craves human interaction, would prefer to stay home with their parents all day but gets mad because they don't, you know, know anyone?
would someone please make a word for that? it would be much appreciated.
anyway.
being a person who matches the explanation above, is no picnic. especially when boredom strikes.

so, in my best attempt to help all of my cute little intvovertpessimistanthropophobicanxietyridden amigos:

 the following is a compilation of tips, ideas and general information about boredom and how to go about curing it.

• your coolness/hotness is intimidating. the only reason you didn't get invited to do something is because everyone is jealous of you. probably. 
• call your mom. then call your dad. it is best to call them each separately, because then you get 2 conversations, and waste more time.
• take a walk around campus with your lovely like minded roommate. whenever happy couples  pass by, make sure to loudly discuss what a fantastic time you are having. laugh really loud, and all that jazz.
• if you have chosen to go see a movie, make sure
• its not sold out
• have a back up plan in case it is sold out
• sneak in lots of contraband cheap non movie theater food

• its okay to go to your back up, back up movie 10 minutes late.  the first 10 minutes probably weren't crucial anyway.
• googling things such as "how to meet people" or "what to do in provo, utah" probably won't be super helpful. just throwing that out there.
• food is actually never a bad idea.
• bake some cookies
• buy some brownies
• heck, buy a whole pizza! you totes have my permission.

• text/snapchat every boy you know important questions such as:
• do boys shampoo their beards?

•  start a blog. this is guaranteed to waste at least an hour or two!
• its okay to call your parents more than once.
• netflix.
• beware: this only lasts as long as the show/movie you pick. go for something with more than one season.
• i'd recommend prison break, if you like intensity, chopping off body parts and/or broken hearts.

• do your dishes. just kidding. (kind of.)
• go bowling. don't worry. i'm pretty sure bowling is like golf. aim for a low score. i'm almost positive that gutter balls are actually admirable.
• go to the dollar store and buy yourself random stuff. (the same can be done at a pharmacy, fyi.)
• call your parents. it's totally a cool thing to do. i think. 
• go to a bookstore. buy a book. read the book. eat some yummy bookstore food.
• play a game! no. no. no. no matter how bored you are, don't be that desperate.
• unless it's a princess game. then maybe thats okay.

• tell really bad funny jokes. par exemple:
• why do you never hear pterodactyls go to the bathroom?
• they have a silent p(ee)!
• that one literally never gets old. 

• take a nap. couches and floors are surprisingly great places to do this.
• if all else fails: it's totally fine. just call your parents, and eat more food.

i've personally found these bullet points to be quite effective in understanding and curing boredom.
but, unfortunately, sometimes boredom is just uncurable. 
sorry.
deal with it.  
good luck in all your boredom curing endeavors/adventures, cutie pies!
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