- taking a bus towards a random destination and see where you end up
example: i lived in nyc for the summer & on my free days i would tell myself something like ok i heard queens has good food.. let’s head out there. so i stumbled into sunnyside queens and walked into every shop i could find just to try different foods or learn more about the cultures in the neighborhood. *this can be unsafe so to be fair i knew i was heading to sunny side & that i’d be fine i just didn’t know what i was gonna do when i got there
- when you have the travel itch, try a new cuisine.
example: pretty self explanatory, but for someone who loves to learn about new cultures and explore what they have to offer, sometimes flying there isn’t always an option. depending where you live, trying a new cuisine (bolivian, ethiopian, bangladeshi, etc) can transport you for a little bit & make you feel accomplished.
- test your social skills (or lack thereof)
example: im a pretty social person, so take this w a grain of salt. but now that i’m back home in the bay, i feel there’s a lot of catching up to do in terms of actuvuties. like, what’s the new cafe spots in town? so, i told myself i was going to have oNE new human interaction that day outside of work, family, or a random on the bus. (though randoms on the bus could work) i went to a new coffee shop in the area & sat at the bar, and chatted up some of the baristas. i’m into coffee so i asked about their machines, roasting process, and even where they source their beans. didn’t leave with a best friend, but it was a side quest completed.
- get out of ur bubble and explore public transportation.
example: i use public transit almost daily and always have. i share a car so it’s not always available, but i also have the privilege to drive to work some days and blast my music in the car. but i highly encourage everyone to explore their local transit system. i feel like it’s taught me about my city in a way i would’ve never experienced isolated in a car, and i am also able to zone out, be alone, and blast my music in my ears while being driven to my destination… ideal situation if you ask me!
hope these are helpful????? <3
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Sometimes you discover nooks and cool new things that you wouldn’t have in a car.
May 8, 2024
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I used to do this often and get off some place new for coffee and food. Great way to find new digs.
Feb 14, 2024
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& by that I mean getting to know my immediate neighborhood, going for walks, and trying new things.
In the past, I would take the train to familiar places to do familiar things with familiar people, but the horrible train service this summer is forcing me to hang around, talk to new people and try new things.
& if I really am trying to get across town, I'm going to walk there or ride my bike. The grand result is: when I make it far away, you can know I made it because I care and I planned it out. & if I see you in the neighborhood, it's because our miracles are impulses.
Jul 28, 2024
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pretty proud of my gift to my dad this year... a year long costco membership! and it comes in a pretty big box that has a costco tote bag. cant wait to give it to him & allow him to discover the magic of costco.
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. drinking more tea in the morning/slowing down in the mornings
. prioritizing visiting friends and family that are closer to me than i realize (i.e. 1-2 hour drives)
. following through with things (a book, a project, an idea, an interest)
. throwing spinach in my smoothies
wait lowkey i should think about this more… i’ll b back… are these even habits lmaoaooaao
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