6/19 What do you do when you are relaxing at home?

I didn't like being cooped up at home when I was young.

* be cooped up: 틀어박혀 있다

ex> I don’t want to be cooped up at home on such a nice day.

But now that I’m older, I just like to veg out at home from time to time. Since I don’t get enough sleep on the weekdays, I try to get some extra Zs over the weekends.

* get some extra Zs: 밀린 잠을 보충하다

ex> I really want to get some extra Zs tonight.

I also like to catch up on TV dramas and talk shows.

* catch up on: (밀린 것을) 보충하다

ex> I need to catch up on some paperwork.

Every channel has VOD services, so I can watch TV programs whenever I want to. I also like to spend some time on social networking sites. I read postings by other people and click on pictures and clips they've posted up. It’s an easy way to chill out and kill time.

* chill out (= veg out): 시간을 때우다, 휴식을 취하다

ex> Sometimes, I just want to chill out by myself.

I also chat in group chat rooms on my cell phone. Overall, I really enjoy these moments where I can get my mind off of things at home.

* get one’s mind off of things: 머리를 식히다

ex> I took a coffee break to get my mind off of things. 

@ I’m just chilling.  그냥 쉬고 있어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I’m usually cooped up at home during weekends.

2. You need to get some extra Zs.

3. I’m going to chill out at home.

4. I went for a walk to get my mind off of things.

@ Related Topics>> Relaxing at Home (2010.10.26)