Top 10 Things To Do On Friday Night

Top 10 Fun Things To Do On Friday Night 

When you just don't want to sit around moping.

1. Call some friends and have a potluck and game night. I love games: Balderdash, Taboo, Charades, even cards. Don't worry if you don't have the latest games. Write out a bunch of movie, song, and book titles and play charades. Play poker with pretzels. Ask everyone to bring some food to share or get some ice cream and have everyone bring an ice cream topping. Cheap fun!
2. Going to a movie is fine if it's not what you do every weekend. There's just not that many great movies to see and with tickets topping $8 and popcorn and a drink at over $10, you could get some real entertainment! Go online and find out what's going on in your city. Try out a club with live music or see a local improv troupe (like mine!). You can do a lot with $18.
3. Go downtown and stroll. Find an outdoor (weather permitting) bistro and people-watch. It's not just for Paris.
4. Like to sing? Like to sing but no one likes to hear you sing? That's why they have Karaoke! Karaoke is not just for those of you who can back up Mariah Carey. Oh no, real Karaoke is for real people who just want to belt out a few tunes. Try it and leave your inhibitions at the door. Don't feel like going out? Try American Idol Karaoke Revolution for PS2. Paula and Simon will even tell you if you should head to Hollywood!
5. I have to add going out to dinner only because it's one of my favorite things to do. I cook all week long and ocassionally, I like to have someone else serve me. To stir things up a bit, try a restaurant you've never tried before. Maybe a hole in the wall whose name you can't pronounce. Skip the chains and visit Mom & Pop's Ye Olde Soda Shoppe.
6. Want to save the money (or calories)? Just go out for some dessert or ice cream. You don't have to spend big bucks for some fun. Get some pie or just a double scoop and linger.
7. Guys, don't knock it if you haven't tried it, but a bubble bath is a wonderful way to spend Friday night. Put on some music, pour a glass of wine, submerge into the silky bubbles and let the cares of the week melt away. Soak until the water goes cold. Try not to think of all the things that went wrong or what you need to do tomorrow, just savor the sensations of floating in the warmth and let your mind roam.
8. Like to dance? You don't have to go to a smoke-filled bar to kick up your heels (although that's an option, too). Invite a few friends over, move the couch and loveseat out of the way and crank up the stereo. If the neighbors complain, invite them over!
9. Make something fun! How about some chocolate chip cookies, a model airplane, or a picnic table? Whatever your hobby, Friday night is a great time to get out the ingredients, tools, or whatever and play until you're too tired to play anymore. Got kids? Teach them your hobby. Take your time and enjoy them while you have them.
10. No Top 10 list would be complete without mentioning Squidoo! That's right - make a lens! Squidoo has some great ideas for you, and you might even make enough money to pay for some of the above-mentioned activities!
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