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*Note: all books/apps mentioned include teal hyperlinks* Welcome back to 5 Ways to Slay Boredom During a Zombie Apocalypse. I published this a little later than yesterday's post, because — no zombie apocalypse puns intended — I had to make an unexpected store run...was low on food supplies. Nevertheless, I bring you part 2 of this blog series. I n this section, I'll focus on one of my favorite and most enjoyable aspects of this list: books!  Yes, I know, I know...a lot of people have grown to loath books; either due to having to read them in school for a grade, having to read them for work, or just because they can never find ones they love enough to finish, all the way to the end. But fear not my trepid readers...like Rick Grimes did in  Season 9, Episode 3 of The Walking Dead (sorry...nerd moment 🤓), I'm about to rustle up some great books for you to check out. Just call me Papa Rick, cuz' I got your back!  2. Read a Book...ish   (via Books):...

"Ahhhhhguuuurrrr! Arrrauggggurrr!!!" No, these aren't typos; these are my attempts at typing what I hear whenever I watch zombie shows. And no, we're not living a real-life version of The Walking Dead (yet 👀...)  but, with the rapidly spreading coronavirus, people have definitely been on their supply gathering & scavenging game, much like Rick and the gang. Nevertheless, unlike Rick and the gang, because there are no zombies to take out, people have been tormented by an entity that is more formidable than anyone could've ever expected: boredom.  Whether you are an introvert like me, or an extrovert who thrives off of the energy of others, it is no doubt that you have experienced boredom at least once during this time of social distancing. But not to worry! Here are 5 tips for slaying boredom, during (our version) of the zombie apocalypse ... 1. Laugh a Little Lot (via Social Media):    If there is one thing that this whole situation has t...