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The big list of things to do when you’re high

Published on May 24, 2024 by oz. staff

Photo: Jenny Neufeld/the oz.

Ever wrestle with boredom while baked and look for things to do?

Sometimes it’s tough to decide what to do when you’re high. We can also fall into a pattern of doing the same old, same old. In order to help spark some inspiration for new activities to enjoy, we’ve been compiling things we’ve tried (or want to try) after partaking in our favourite plant.

Here’s a humongous list of things to do when you’re high.

1.  Snap photos
2.  Look at things through a microscope
3.  Take a hike
4.  Draw and/or colour
5.  Watch TV
6.  Watch a movie
7.  Play video games
8.  Tidy and organize
9.  Journal
10.  Sexy times
11.  Play a board game
12.  Finger paint
13.  Bake cookies
14.  Listen to music
15.  Watch music videos
16.  Dance
17.  Take shots at a hockey net
18.  Play an instrument
19.  Chat with someone
20.  Browse Reddit
21.  Jump on a trampoline
22.  Swim
23.  Meditate
24.  Pamper yourself with a face mask
25.  Listen to a podcast
26.  Deep breathing
27.  Sled
28.  Climb a tree
29.  Wash dishes
30.  Read
31.  Write a newsletter
32.  Light some candles
33.  Flip through cookbooks
34.  Fold laundry
35.  Work in the garden
36.  Drink a pot of tea
37.  Write poetry
38.  Do yoga
39.  Stargaze
40.  Give/get a massage
41.  Lay in bed and close your eyes
42.  Shower or bath
43.  Play with your pet
44.  Snuggle you pet (if they’ll let you)
45.  Watch a comedian
46.  Browse/post on social media
47.  Eat
48.  Do a role-playing game (like D&D)
49.  Fill your mouth with pop rocks
50.  Wander the mall
51.  Virtual reality
52.  Do something naked
53.  Nerf gun fight
54.  Play catch
55.  Chase a bouncy ball
56.  Do origami
57.  Look at optical illusions
58.  Play with a Rubik’s Cube
59.  Make a playlist
60.  Practise your rolling skills
61.  Sculpt (or just play with some Play-Doh)
62.  Enjoy a campfire
63.  Stretch
64.  Lift weights
65.  Watch nostalgic cartoons
66.  Chat with internet strangers
67.  Play with Lego
68.  Laser tag
69.  Work on a jigsaw puzzle
70.  Flip through magazines
71.  Iron clothes
72.  Crochet/knit
73.  Do a crossword puzzle (or other word games)
74.  Try a sensory deprivation tank
75.  Ride a bike
76.  Sit by a river/lake/ocean
77.  Have a picnic
78.  Sunbathe
79.  Apply temporary tattoos
80.  Blow bubbles
81.  Wander through a library
82.  Go to a museum
83.  Give/get a manicure or pedicure
84.  Kick a soccer ball
85.  Cook a new recipe
86.  Watch sports on TV
87.  Be over-the-top silly (like pretending to be a ninja)
88.  Name your houseplants
89.  Experiment with your makeup
90.  Go for a jog
91.  Smoke another joint
92.  U-pick fruit
93.  Rearrange furniture
94.  Wash your car
95.  Shop online
96.  Listen to an audiobook
97.  Create new outfits in your closet
98.  Slingshot practice—or use a rubber band!
99.  Visit nostalgic websites, e.g. Homestar Runner
100.  Submit more ideas to the oz.

(Have some favourite things to do that aren’t on this list? Email your additions to [email protected].)

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Originally published in March 2021.