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Hiking
I’m an outdoors kind of girl and Alex is a little bit more of the opposite. However, we are able to
compromise on hiking every now and then depending on the location. Hikes are a great way for
you to bond with a friend. When I go hiking I like to play a game entitled left or right. Every time you
get to a fork in the trail where you can go left or right one of you decides which way to go. As it can possibly get you lost I suggest playing in the early part of the day. Loaded up with snacks and plenty of water, a
regular hike can turn into a real adventure.
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Going on a Road trip
Road trips are basically forcing you and your friends to grow a stronger bond. You’re stuck in a car
for hours listening to music, switching off on driving, and stopping at every tourist attraction. You’ll take
countless pictures and sing your favorite songs on the
radio with each other. Honestly nothing is better than
going on a road trip with your friends. After all who
doesn’t want to live young, wild, and free for at least a
small part of their youth.
Having a Sleepover
After all the fun at the mall, head over to one
of your houses for a sleepover. You are never
too old to have one. Alex and I are frequent
sleepover buddies. I’ve stayed at her apartment multiple
times as well as her old house. There was one point that I
spent so much time over there (especially in the kitchen)
that her dad referred to me as the kitchen girl. Sleepovers
don’t have to be at your house or theirs. Create a minigetaway, if just for a night, and rent a hotel room in your city. Set up the en-suite bathroom as a spa, stock up on
snacks, and play hide-n-seek around the hotel. Whatever you decide, wherever you end up, all that matters is
you’re in good company.
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Clubbing
My first time clubbing was when Alex and I went to San Francisco, and honestly I recommend that
everyone do this at least once with a friend, best friend, soulmate (friend you literally couldn’t live
without). We had such a blast dancing with each other, making friends with the people in the line
for the bathroom and singing at the top of our lungs when a familiar song came on. The music was good and
whenever we didn’t almost lose each other we had a blast. Not to mention if you’re legal drinking age clubbing can be even more fun!
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Go to a movie
Last but not least who doesn’t love a good movie date? Everyone right! So why not go out
to a movie with your best friend. I love scary movies and I think they are so much fun when
seen with a friend. You guys can hide behind the popcorn together and scream insanely
when the monster is revealed. If you’re not into scary movies, you can see whatever else fits your fancy. A movie date is typically reserved for your boyfriend or girlfriend, but I think it’s better when done with a friend. You
can’t exactly swoon over the movie’s lead with your significant other. And, after all, aren’t we all kind of dating
our best friend anyway? Just not in the exact same way we’re dating our significant other.
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