The time between winter and spring break seems laboriously long. It’s filled with dry, cold weeks, each one feeling longer than the last. Teachers turn into adults who obviously don’t remember anything about being a teenager, and homework turns into your new social life. It’s times like these when you can thank Martin Luther King, Jr. for somehow convincing all schools to give students a three day weekend, in his honor no less. There are only so many of these wonderful weekends to go around, so don’t waste your time “sleeping in” this year. (We all know the real reason you’re so tired – you stayed up watching reruns on Netflix.) Try crossing off a few of these ideas to help spice up your weekend!
- Go to a pool! Indoor, of course. It’s the dead of winter, your body has probably forgotten what pool water even feels like, do it a favor by reminding it. Check out the Water Park of America.
- Challenge your friends to a pick-up hockey game at one of the many open rinks around Edina. Grab your skates, some old hockey sticks, and make bets on who you think the best player will be. (Or the worst.)
- Support your school! See if there are any basketball, gymnastics or hockey games happening over the weekend. Not only will you motivate your classmates to play harder, but sports games are huge social events as well.
- Host a sleepover (yes, boys can do this too). Pop popcorn, watch movies, share crushes – have a stereotypical slumber party. If you’re feeling up to it, break out the Ouija board or challenge your friends to a game of truth-or-dare.
- Read “The Hunger Games” series before the movie comes out. If you haven’t done this already, shame on you. How will you remember if you are Team Peeta or Team Gale?!
- Actually celebrate the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. You can volunteer at Arc’s Value Village to honor his life, or donate coats to the Burlington Coat Factory. Both are a part of the MLK Day of Service 2012.
- Gather some friends and hit up Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hip hop, salsa dancing and authentic soul foods all to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Address: 821 E 35th St Minneapolis
Quit complaining about school (though believe me, I do it too), turn off your computer, and make the most out of your mini-break – no matter how short it may be.
