In an attempt to maintain some level of activity/sanity this winter season I am going to come up with some ideas to keep us all occupied. I don't know about you but I tend to hibernate during the winter. I don't go out, I probably drink too much and I definitely eat too much. I get weak, reclusive, and really pale. On top of all that I tend to get pretty depressed from all the darkness and rain. Add all this together and by the time spring rolls around I am an overweight, pickled, shell of my former self. How does a person keep themselves happy and healthy for 8 months in the miserable cave of clouds and moisture that the PNW becomes? I honestly don't have a definitive answer to that but I intend to try the following ideas. If you do the same or have any other ideas, I am sure we would all love to hear about them!
So let's start by breaking this up into indoor activities and outdoor activities. I will start indoors because I want to and I am the one writing this blog. Here we go.
INDOOR WINTER IDEAS!
1.) BOOKS!
Read just enough of a book that you feel justified posting a picture of you reading on your Insta. You don't need to finish it, there won't be a test, just enough to get a good pic. #bookworm #nerd #itotallyreadalotofbooks
2.) VIDEO GAME MARATHON/PARTY
I don't need bad weather to play vid games but a cold and rainy day is the perfect time to start a new adventure or get the family together for some Wii bowling. RPGs (Role Playing Games) like The Witcher or Fallout are great for lone wolves like myself and allow hours of beautiful storytelling and character development while party and multiplayer games like Mario Kart, Wii sports, or Smash Bros are great for families and group. If you aren't into games but would like to get started I recommend beginning with an older system like an Xbox360. Not the most advanced system but much cheaper with a TON of great titles.
3.) EXERCISE
I guess it's good for you or whatever. Moving on.
4.) TREAT YO SELF!
Go to bed early, wake up early, take the extra time to make yourself a nice relaxed breakfast before work and then… don't go into work! Plan a nice dinner for yourself or some friends. Take a nap. Take a hot bath and then spend all day in your PJs re-watching all of The Office. Eat an entire pie!
5.) DRINK!
Scotch is ALWAYS in season.
Alone or with friends, a nice seasonal beverage can be just the thing to set the cozy mood of a winter day. Hot Toddies or a spiked cocoa or coffee is my recommendation. Please drink responsibly…or don't, I'm a blog not a cop.
OUTDOOR WINTER IDEAS
1.) GO TO THE PUB
There are few better places to spend a rainy or snowy day than at your local watering hole. Hang with the regulars, put some music on the jukebox, watch the game, play some pool, get a couple drinks and some food in you! A neighborhood dive is really a wonderful thing on a cold winter weekday. Everyone there should be at work but no one is. No Judgement!
2.) GO FOR A JOG!
HAHAHAHA!
~HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Just kidding!
3.) GO SLEDDING!
Remember winter?
Since it won't ever snow again you should probably put wheels on the toboggan. This may be dangerous but so is regular sledding, quit being a baby.
4.) MAKE RAIN ANGELS
Just like snow angels except significantly less fun.
5.) GO WATCH THE WINTERHAWKS PLAY
I’m just gonna take a quick break here.
Tickets are cheap and the games are a lot of fun, especially if you can sneak some schnapps and cocoa in to the joint. Go Hawks!
6.) GO TO YOUR JOB
-You’ve been missing a lot of work
-Oh I wouldn’t say I was missing it,
Whaddya think this is, some kinda fantasy!? Get yur buns to the office! While you are there, take some time to cozy up your work space. Add some seasonal touches or some pictures from home. Try to make the place a little more personal.