Weekends are glorious, but they can also be confusing for me. Especially in Summer, especially being back in Australia surrounded by the ~dRiNkInG CuLtUre~ that this country is so known for. (At the first AA meeting I attended, an old timer heard my accent and said “No wonder you are here” and welcomed me in.)
While I have my own list, I am feeling a bit flat. So, I would love for you all to share in this thread, your favourite weekend things to do that do not involve alcohol AND do not involve being around other people with alcohol. Being around it is okay sometimes but right now, not for me.
Cinema, sun rise, sun set, walks, moon gazing...watching documentaries, walks, colouring, I love sitting in coffee shops...or places I can watch people.....
Dancing but specifically not club dancing. I’m talking more dances you have to learn then dance socially. As I’m teetotal, what I love about Argentine tango is that it’s frowned upon to drink or at least to be drunk or tipsy. You’re there to dance and not to be off your face on the dance floor. If you don’t fancy taking classes in dance then...
Walks along the beach. Trips to cafes or restaurants. Flaneuring. Just going for a walk and exploring the area without having a set place to go. People watching. Enjoying the moment. Exploring the little things and enjoying not being on a timetable of getting from a to b. Cuddling animals. Going for walks. Watching box sets. Phoning friends. Reading comfort books. Xx
Thank you for this. During lockdowns I did a lot of learning dances on YouTubes and loved it! Thank you for reminding me... and maybe convincing me to do it IRL 🧡🧡🧡
Getting a rush ticket to a matinee in the morning, picking up lunch pre-show (and a pastry) then seeing said matinee (almost always a musical) and if I’m in the area, I pop into my favourite bookshop and just hang with the books before heading home.
I love this, I would love to bring more of this spontaneity into my life that is mixed with the magic of performance and PASTRIES! But, as I am a v planned out person, in order to do so, I am going to set myself reminders to look for these each week. Until it of course becomes habit.
Cinema, sun rise, sun set, walks, moon gazing...watching documentaries, walks, colouring, I love sitting in coffee shops...or places I can watch people.....
Gosh it's been a really long time since I watched a documentary. Thank you for the reminder. While I await yours to be made, any recommendations? 🧡
Dancing but specifically not club dancing. I’m talking more dances you have to learn then dance socially. As I’m teetotal, what I love about Argentine tango is that it’s frowned upon to drink or at least to be drunk or tipsy. You’re there to dance and not to be off your face on the dance floor. If you don’t fancy taking classes in dance then...
Walks along the beach. Trips to cafes or restaurants. Flaneuring. Just going for a walk and exploring the area without having a set place to go. People watching. Enjoying the moment. Exploring the little things and enjoying not being on a timetable of getting from a to b. Cuddling animals. Going for walks. Watching box sets. Phoning friends. Reading comfort books. Xx
Thank you for this. During lockdowns I did a lot of learning dances on YouTubes and loved it! Thank you for reminding me... and maybe convincing me to do it IRL 🧡🧡🧡
Ecstatic Dance. 11am on Sundays (usually the same worldwide)- no alcohol, no drugs, no phones, no talking just pure dance.
Looking into this right now it sounds perfect! 🧡🧡🧡 THANK YOU!
Alcohol is a curse, it changes you and steals your time. I crochet or go for a walk ❤️
Thank you Ev, I must try and learn to crochet or knit again now I have sobriety and patience 🧡
Crochet is easy and there are lots of great beginner video’s on YouTube.
Definitely long walks in the forest with dogs is the best.
YES! The soundtrack is amazing 🧡
Hiking is a fave. 😉😎
Also, park hangs with a friend or a book, picnic lunch in tow.
HAHA YES TO HIKING!
I love a good sandwich in the park. Thank you for reminding me 🧡
Getting a rush ticket to a matinee in the morning, picking up lunch pre-show (and a pastry) then seeing said matinee (almost always a musical) and if I’m in the area, I pop into my favourite bookshop and just hang with the books before heading home.
I love this, I would love to bring more of this spontaneity into my life that is mixed with the magic of performance and PASTRIES! But, as I am a v planned out person, in order to do so, I am going to set myself reminders to look for these each week. Until it of course becomes habit.
Thank you! 🧡
I have a large sticker on my laptop that says "Solitude" inside a heart. This list is perfect. Thank you so very much for sharing 🧡🧡
Thank you as always for sharing. I love the thought of you being together but doing your own thing. That is lovely 🧡