I was thinking about how to have fun in recovery. Just for kicks out wanted to make a list of things to do that could be fun, or simply occupy some time. a lot of folks say there is nothing to do so simply to be contrary I decided to make a list of some fun things to do. I hope you will add your comments and list the things that you like to do most.
- Go to the zoo.
- Read your favorite magazine.
- Go to a play.
- Tryout for play.
- Go to the movies and have some popcorn.
- Go to the park and watch the kids play.
- Go skydiving.
- Go for a glider ride.
- Take a walk at night and look at the stars and moon.
- Get dressed up for no reason.
- Walk around your house backward.
- Read a silly book.
- Use the blender to make a homemade milkshake.
- Make ice cream.
- Skip to my loo.
- Jump rope.
- Take some dance lessons.
- Go bird watching.
- Sing a silly song.
- Go bowling.
- Go shoot some pool.
- Call an old friend you haven't spoken to in a while.
- Play Frisbee.
- Go to the nature center.
- Treat yourself to some flowers.
- Go look at new cars and pretend you have all the money in the world.
- Drive exactly 20 mi. due north and see where you end up.
- Go buy a candy cane in the middle of summer.
- Buy a scented candle.
- Meditate.
- Bake cake.
- Go to the library.
- Check out of volunteer opportunities.
- Go to the mall and sit and just watch people.
- Start a new project.
- Finish an old project.
- Smile at everyone you see today.
- Make an apology owed.
- By some houseplants.
- Make someone laugh.
- Plan a vacation.
- Go on a vacation.
- Make caramel apples.
- Go to McDonald's and order a hamburger without the bun.
- Make a campfire in your back yard.
- Look at yourself in the mirror and say something nice.
Well, there are a just a few ideas and my fingers are cramped from typing. So I will turn over the task of thinking of new fun things to do over to you. Please add some things to do that would be fun in recovery.
