I have a day off and unusual for me nothing planned. Looking for suggestions -something different to usual.
I work long hours and when not at work run a sports club. I have this weekend off and instead of eat, sleep, shop, clean, TV -usual spare time activities- I want to do something different. Maybe something new. suggestions for the slightly offbeat, different or unusual ways to spend your time.
10 years ago by Fooferhill
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I live in a beautiful area, so I like looking on Google maps and finding some weird, rural road and driving there. I once found myself driving up a mountain unexpectedly and had that sort of thrill of "what am I going to find?" I accidentally picked up a very old man from the side of the road another time - for safety reasons I don't recommend it, but it was a unique experience certainly. I found a road that is right beside a river, tucked up behind some farms, and on the road there was a property that had several trailers and modified schoolbuses that people were living in - it was so beautiful, I've never been so envious in my life. I've found these obscure parks that seemingly no one goes to, but they have parking and everything, so sometimes I'll drive there and nap in the sun for a while.
Basically I like exploring. I can't recommend it enough as a solo activity - windows down, music playing, maybe a cold beverage if it's hot out.
I'm in for a weekend where the weather is forecast to be the coldest in 12 years, with damaging winds, snow, sleet and hail. Might skip the mountains but this is a great idea for when it warms up a little. Don't know where I'll find an old man though-just have to be lucky!
Oh, yeah, this is definitely a spring/summer/fall thing for me - probably shouldn't be driving too much in that kind of weather. As for the old man, he was on the side of an extremely remote road with a little dog on a leash and he looked distressed so I pulled over to ask if he was okay, and he started saying, "oh, thank you so much," and got in my car. I quickly texted my roommate my info in case I got murdered, but I ended up just taking him to the grocery store to pick up some food and then back to his home to be dropped off.
Adding onto this, if you're not much of the exploring type, but still maybe want to get out and see some nature and fresh air, look up geocaching in your area. It gives you a set destination and still lets you get out of the house to some place new.
My own suggestion is to read a book. Just go to the library and talk to a librarian about your interests and see if they can recommend you anything, or sit down for an hour and read something you've been meaning to get to. Also, if you have a good relationship with your parents and they're still alive, give them a call just to chat! They'll really appreciate it.
I came to suggest geocaching! I've recently gotten into it and it's very cool and very gratifying! The geocaches are everywhere so if you plan well, you can find a few in a day. Some geocaches have been in places I go all the time, and realizing that there has been a little hidden treasure there all along is crazy. Some of them are in places that I've seen, but in areas I never would have otherwise explored. Even if you just try it out for a day, I'd say it's definitely worth giving a shot!
I have heard about geocaching but don't know the first thing really. Great suggestion -might have to do some research.
Go to a junk yard and find a lawn mower engine. Take it apart and try to rebuild it! It'll take about a weekend if you keep on it! You can find parts that look a bit to worn and try to find them at the store! I think it'd be a lot of fun! I have only done this once when I was a bit younger but I've wanted to do it again ever since!
So I went to another town, went to a new drive through coffee shop, ordered something I never have. Read "don't shoot the dog" and inspired went to a pet shop and bought a clicker. Then headed home to refine my behaviour shaping knowledge and then watched the movie "focus" -to an extent also about behaviour. If weather holds out I will head out to a herd of Alpaca tomorrow and try some shaping and reinforcement. If not (we are expecting severe cold weather) I will need more suggestions! Liked trying new stuff today.