While Spring Break may have been fantastic, it may not have been restful. If that's the case, you might need some serious recovery time; sometimes vacations can be so tiring that you simply need a break after a break.
While the desire to have an action-packed social calendar the weekend after you get back is tempting, sometimes it's be better to take it easy. Catch up on that sleep you so desperately need, let that darned sunburn recover, and just relax. We here at We Plan Your Life suggest you take one night this weekend and spend it in. Forget the call of frat parties and heed the call of your room. It will be the best time you never had.
Step One
A truly relaxing night in simply wouldn't be complete without a good movie to relax with. This could be a great night for romantic classics like Casablanca or When Harry Met Sally. Also consider Gladiator, just so you can sound educated when people argue about the merits of its Oscars win over Traffic. If you're lucky enough to have a car, you might want to drive to the video store. City Video in Porter Square is probably your best bet, with its wide selection of current, foreign, and independent flicks. If you're too lazy to leave your bed, http://www.kozmo.com might be your best option. Get your vides delivered straight to your door. This is the ultimate in laziness - embrace it. Make sure you order some popcorn along with your rental, so you can down those fluffy white kernels as you watch Bogart and Bergman embrace.Step Two
After the movie, you're bound to get kind of hungry...and you don't really feeling like ordering from Wing Works or Espressos again. After all, how many calzones can one human being consume? This might be the time to try a takeout place that isn't on points. Check out Dragon Garden in Davis Square (617-623-4383) Not only do they deliver, but they have some of the tastiest and highest quality Chinese food in the area. Try their savory vegetable soup and crunchy scallion pancakes. Highly recommended are the vegetable dumplings - to die for! If you're not in the mood for Chinese, try Amelia's Kitchen in Teele Square. (617-776-2800). Get a hearty meal of chicken parmigian or their delicious baked ziti. And make sure you order one of their mouthwatering cannolis as well. After the meal, make some coffee, put your Renato Carosone tape in the stereo, savor the cannolli, and your Medford dwelling will magically transform into an elegant Italian bistro.
Step Three
After the wonderfully sappy movie and decadently fattening dinner, you might start to feel a little down and lonely. At this point, call your friends - chances are they're sitting at home twiddling their thumbs because they're not out with you. Invite them over for a game of Cranium. If you've never seen Cranium before, it's that multicolored game they're always selling at Starbucks. It's tons of fun, and draws on your drawing, acting, sculpting, and singing skills. You and your friends will have an absolute blast. They will learn many new things about you, such as how you can't hold a tune or draw anything but a stick figure to save your life. You'll laugh so hard, you'll feel like your sides are busting. Who knew somebody could draw a crawling baby so .....interestingly? Have one of your friends bring over Scrabble or Pictionary and you'll be up till the wee hours of the morning.Step Four
It's time for dessert once again. Your friends are complaining that they're hungry and your cannoli is long gone. You tell them you have a solution, dramatically strut over to the refrigerator, and pull out two packets of Toll-house Cookie Dough with M&Ms (the absolute best!). Guaranteed, you'll get squeals of excitement from your pals. Put the cookie dough in the oven, whip up some hot cocoa, and everyone will be smiley and happy, guaranteed.Step Five
At this point, it's about five in the morning. All your friends are complaining they're exhausted. Tell them that Hillsides is simply just too far. Announce that you're having a sleepover, dash into your room, and whip out some blankets. They'll be so tired at this point that they will reluctantly agree. Stay up for another couple of hours chatting and then finally head to bed. Your head will delicately touch the pillow and you'll have dreams of Cranium, cannolis, and Casablanca. Not so bad for a night in!
