Simone Anderson
TGIF! TGIF! These are words we look forward to saying every week, because thank God it’s Friday. The weekend gives us a chance to put our troubles aside even for just a little while. Whether it’s to get away from the stress of work or a break from school, the weekend is much appreciated by many. Finding things to do on your weekend can be hard. There are so many fun things waiting for you to try. Here’s a few for you to consider.
Clubbing
Instead of getting the club going up on a Tuesday, try Friday or Saturday. Let’s face it, as catchy as that song is nobody really goes to the club on a Tuesday. Get some of your friends together and have a night full of drinks and dancing. What more could you want?
Braai
A Braai is a South African tradition that will probably never go away nor will it ever get old. Nothing brings people together better than food, especially meat. You can even include your neighbours and make it a neighbourhood Braai.
Road Trip
Maybe getting away from home for a while is what you need to enjoy your weekend. You could take a road trip to visit family who live far away or maybe go to an event happening somewhere else. The open road can be very relaxing.
Family Fun Night
For parents wanting to spend more time with their children, a family fun night will do just that. Get all the fun games you can possibly think of, charades, Pictionary, or even a good old fashion game of cards, and just have fun together.
Movie Night/Marathon
Invite over some friends and enjoy a few movies you’ve been dying to see but never seem to have the time with your busy schedule. Grab some snacks (especially popcorn) and drinks and enjoy your movie marathon. Word of advice, you can never go wrong with a good scary movie marathon.
Binge Watching
If you haven’t had the time to watch your favourite TV shows, then use the weekend to catch up on all that you’ve missed. The best part about binge watching, you don’t have to painfully wait for next week’s episode when it ends in a cliff hanger.
Sleep
This is my favourite part about the weekend. Sleep all day and party all night is actually possible. No pesky alarm waking you up early in the morning, you’re free to simply enjoy the warmth and comfort of your bed. What could be better?
