10 Home Date Ideas

Honestly, this post has been on my draft for who knows how long, but my embarassment is nowhere to be found right now so might as well post it, right? HAHA

Have you ever wondered what Jem and I do during our idle days? Probably not, cause we're not really a bunch of celebrities or someone for that matter. But still, I decided to post some of our usual stuff just for the sake of it!

As the title of this post says, here are our usual home date activities!

1. Watch a Movie

Like most of you who has access to the internet, we stream movies (yes, illegally) online or download its torrents (yes, I repeat, illegally) if available. This is probably the most famous go-to activity when you and your guy just wanted to chill for the weekend. We usually watch movies that we normally skip on cinemas. And to avoid the problem of the very ttime-consumingtask of picking out what movie to watch, we just plan it days ahead, mostly 1 week ahead so we'd have something to look forward to. TIP: you can download most movies at Yify if you're not a fan of Piratebay.

2. Binge Watch a Series

Do I even need to explain what this is? It's probably what our generation is so good at! Anyway, since there are tons, not exaggerating here, of series that are Oscar-worthy, just pick out one that belongs to the genre you both like. We usually wait till the whole season has been aired before we download it (illegally) so we wouldn't suffer cliffhangers. Or you know, just apply for a free one month membership for Netflix :)) TIP: for animated series/movies, you can check out Kissanime and if you're into American series, you can download the whole season via Piratebay. You can also save up more space by downloading the ones tagged as ETTV instead of HD/Bluray quality.

3. Go to the Gym

This was in Tagaytay, their condo's gym doesn't look so extravagant as this HAHA

If you feel that lying down for 5-7 hours straight during your binge sessions is a bit unhealthy, why not try hitting the gym for a change? Jem and I are just lucky we have access to their condo's gym for free but if you're new to it, you don't really have to join gym memberships completely. If you just want to test the waters, why not try it for once. Look for the nearest gym in your area which has a great environment and has good equipment and start from there. Jem had already been a gym buff even before we dated so I just simply felt jealous of how healthy I think his lifestyle is that's why I joined him too! TIP: if you don't want to pay daily fees for gym usage, you can always download apps on your phone and try out their routines at home. For one, you can download the 7 Minute app that both Jem and I use. It's easy to use and their routines usually doesn't include equipment.

4. Go on Swimming

Clearly, I was not ready 😂😂😂 Photo of us since you were being clingy earlier!!! Labyuuuu 😬💕

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I'm not even sure if I can consider this as a home date activity but since Jem's condo has a mini swimming pool at the roof, we usually swim when we feel like it. Especially now that summer is quickly approaching. Well if anyone of you has access to pools near your area, you can definitely try this one out. What's more is that this will have a double purpose since you're already spending quality time and having an exercise that you both enjoy!

5. Play Multiplayer Games

Well, this may include any type of game ranging from board games such as Scrabble, Jenga, and Game of Life, to smartphone games such as Bloons and Worms, to computer LAN games such as Left 4 Dead! If you're dealing with a boyfriend who is addicted to computer games, well why not try learning it so you can both enjoy playing it! Plus points on quality time :D

6. Watch Random Videos and just Laugh it Out

With this age of technology, there are many ways we can pass the time. And like most people, we also like to watch some random videos on the internet and just laugh. If you've been having a bad week and want to relax and take your mind off of things, then you can try this one out! Watch some random, nonsensical videos and by the middle of it, you won't even notice that there are already tears falling from your eyes while your stomach is aching. What's even funnier is when both of you share some sort of inside jokes then you'll probably end up rolling on the floor!

7. Read and just be There

Because I have to sit near him when he is studying 🤓

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Since Jem is in med school, he usually needs to do a lot of readings and reviewing of notes so we also have quiet moments. Whenever he has exams coming up, instead of hanging outside at coffee shops or whatnot, we stay at home and look for a spot where both of us can comfortably sit. I usually bring a book along during such days and if not, I just use my phone to read some mangas online. TIP: for online mangas, just check out Mangafox. If you're using your phone, you can download Mangarock.

8. Jam

Being both music lovers, we just really love sitting back and having some jam sessions with Jem on guitars and me on vocals. If we're feeling it, we sometimes do covers of famous songs. In fact, we already posted some on Facebook (like the one above HAHA).

9. Have a Drinking Sesh

Probably not your usual go-to activity (not ours too, promise!) but I suggest you give it a try. We all know that you practically gain the bravery of Hercules whenever you're a bit tipsy (unless you're like Jem who I have never seen tipsy or drunk!) so I guess these are the moments you both can be vulnerable, in more ways than one, control your urges people! But seriously though, whenever there's something bothering me about myself or him, or even about our relationship, I casually ask him for a drinking session just so I can have the guts to open up to him. And since he's very sober even after bottles of beers, he still is eloquent and spits outs words that are usually what my ear wants to hear. If you want to be intimate on an emotional level and don't have the guts when you're sober to open up, I guess you can try this one out. But please, drink moderately.

10. Cuddle

This is probably the medicine to all types of stress, sadness, exhaustion, and even aggravation. And when I say cuddle, I mean just hugging it out without kisses or even words. Just lie down and hug each other until you feel your body and mind relax. A bonus is when both of you fall asleep while cuddling. Nothing more intimate than sleeping next to the person you love. And when you finally wake up, you'll be greeted by their face in their most vulnerable moment. But in my case, I usually wake up with Jem's face near mine and my arm dripping with drool :)) But you won't see me complaining! It still is a part of him I never want to change.