What are you doing right now? Right, you're reading my blog. What else did you do today? Watch a movie, checked out some videos on YouTube, and surf the Internet. Have you ever felt like you don't have fun the old school ways?
We are in a technology era, and it is fabulous. We have the sleekest, most advanced computers, the best high definition televisions and the highest megabyte iPods. All of these new gadgets offer us entertainment, and most of us enjoy it. However, sometimes it is refreshing to pass your time doing something else that doesn't involve technology, like painting a picture or breaking into song. Many a time I have to remind myself of things I can do that don't involve a computer or a television, and maybe some other people have to remind themselves of that too. For this reason, I have put together a list of 10 fun things to do that are old-school and get you active, both physically and mentally.
1. Surprise a friend with an at-home visit-Nowadays, if you want to connect with a friend you can text them, call them, IM them, facebook them or email them. What happened to actually seeing them and talking to them with them right in front of you? This fun thing to do calls for you to surprise a friend by walking to their house and surprising them with your presence. You'll be shocked by how much they'll enjoy it. The person you are visiting will appreciate you taking effort to see them, and you being there will allow you to do things like go for a walk together, cook a meal, or take part in something going on in your neighbourhood together.
2. Get involved in your community!- Every community, big or small, always has public events for the neighbourhood. If you're feeling lazy one day, go on toronto.ca and check out what's going on in your community! There are workshops, events, dances, concerts, sports games and street fests. These events allow you to enjoy yourself on your own watch, by yourself or with friends and family! There are a wide range of activities that are available and there are also many facilities that parks and rec have to offer. Whether you are a single ready to mingle, a teen looking for something fun to do, or a family going on an outing, your community is bound to have something that will catch your interest.
3. Educational games-Now, although the name of this activity sounds dreary and tedious, they can actually be extremely intellectually stimulating and fun. A Rubik's cube, a puzzle, or sudoku use a different part of your brain that will increase your sharpness and better your logic. Some other educational games can include optical illusions, crosswords, trivia, chess and board games. Some people find educational games refreshing from the rest of their day because they are using a different part of their brain.
4.Plan an event-If you're tired at home, and have a lot of free days ahead of you, plan an event! Plan a party or a movie night, with friends or family! Get somebody to help you so you can plan it together, and come up with a theme for the event, the main activity, resources for food and refreshments, and decide where it will be. Everybody likes going to a party, or any other event, so they'll be sure to come. Want to be unique? Plan something out of the ordinary, like a rock-climbing party or a Hawaiian party in the dead of winter. The thrill of the party will have you on the tips of your feet, spilling with ideas. The reward? A good time with friends!
5. Read-Reading is one of the best and most productive use of your time. Reading allows you to step into someone else's shoes, learn about great leaders and events in history, enjoy a fictional story, acquire new knowledge, and so much more. There is literacy for every type of person. There are books, magazines, blogs, newspapers and articles that can be found for every interest. Read about an athlete you are amazed by, or a leader who you are inspired by. Read classic tales from time and time ago, as well as new stories by new authors. There is so much variety, so one cannot ever say that reading is boring, or that literacy is uninteresting. Through reading you can really enj
oy yourself, and also learn new things.
6. Practice your passion-Everybody has a passion, whether they have realized it or not. . Your passion could be anything; from drawing sketches at night to looking at animals in a forest. Each person's passion is different, but the one thing they all have in common is that it's one of the person's favourite things to do. . Find your passion, and practice it every day. If it's art, paint a picture. If it's cooking, try and master some dishes. If it's soccer, get on the field. Whatever your passion is, you will enjoy it, and soon enough you will look forward to doing it often.
7. Break into dance/song-Have the house to yourself? Turn up the music, and break into dance, or song! Go crazy, and dance and sing the way you would when nobody's watching. You'll feel a sense of looseness and craziness that you won't get any other way. If singing to Kelly Clarkson is your thing, then go for it! Same goes for dancing to random hip hop!
8. Take a walk-This is more of a cool-down or warm-up thing to do than a fun thing to do, but it still qualifies. Whether you're going for that 6 a.m. power-walk, or just taking a stroll through the park in the evening, simply taking a walk is a great way to calm your brain down and enjoy the nature that surrounds you.
9. Go out for a meal-Any day can become more exciting with a dinner at a restaurant or brunch with friends! Plan to go out for a meal to a restaurant or something, and enjoy some good food with mutual company.
10. Play your sport-When it's a beautiful day outside, you don't sit around inside all couped up! Most people have at least one favourite sport or activity. Whether it's basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, yoga, dance or just playing catch with a couple of buds, go for it! . Even if your sport requires a large amount of space, like a skating rink, a swimming pool or a gym, parks and rec Toronto do provide those facilities. Being active is extremely important, especially among the younger generation who are more likely to become obese because of lack of physical activity. Heavy sports and activities like basketball and soccer get your heart pumping and work up a sweat, while lighter ones like yoga or aqua fit help you cool down and calm your mind. Best of all, these activities and sports are fun!
