Happy Thursday! Hope you are all doing very well, and keeping on! We’re experiencing such awesome weather. Sunny and warm to the point of sunscreen-Whoop whoop! Before we talk about the weekend, I want to recommend something to anyone that is trying to keep busy and make those brain juices flow during this time. Harvard University is offering FREE online courses. Some are 8 weeks, some are 12, it really just depends on what you are interested in learning about. Can I just say one more time that it’s completely FREE?! If you finish and complete with the grade that is passable, you earn a certificate that you can print out. It cost money to do so, but… hey, if you can say you learned through Harvard, print, frame, and hang that thing! I’m enrolled currently in Children’s Rights in Theory and Practice. We’ll see how it goes. Moving on to the subject at hand… the weekend!
As I’ve mentioned before, I live in Johnson County, Kansas. The forecast for the next three days is- 78 degrees, 82 degrees, and 71 degrees. In a normal situation and normal day to day life, lunch on a patio at some local restaurant may have been in the plans, maybe an outdoor happy hour, and possibly a cookout with family and/or friends. BUT, as we all are very well aware, none of those will be happening. You know what? I’m most definitely fine with that. I’m proud that we as a country are taking steps that will hopefully keep us healthy, and safe. People in general are looking out for not only themselves but others. Pretty cool.
With that being said, what are some fun things to do this weekend if you’re still going to be under stay at home orders? Lots! Let’s first start off with day plans. If you’re working remotely or working in general, you probably aren’t going to be doing lots outside tomorrow. If you have some flexibility, gardening is one suggestion. Not only does it make your place look really nice, it works the muscles. Believe me, my back, shoulders and arms were all in dire need of ice packs after my time outside. If you’re not working tomorrow, lay out. Read an interesting book. If you have kindle, there’s a million and one books out there. I recommend a long walk. With or without a dog (Or any other animal). It’s fascinating to see what a walk can do to your health in general. Physically and mentally! Cook a really good lunch and have yourself a picnic outside. Maybe it’s just for you, or maybe it’s for your kids, your husband/wife, WHATEVER… just go outside. Take in that vitamin D.
Play games! It’ll make you happy. If it’s a sit down board game, or something more active… do it! Throw that football around that has been sitting in your garage. Kick the soccer ball that hasn’t been blown up yet. Do something that challenges your body and mind.
Happy hour? Why not in your own back yard? Yes, it’s nice to be in a restaurant and get dressed up. Dress up (or don’t) and sit in your back yard. Enjoy conversation with whomever you’re with, and make a cocktail if you have the ingredients. Pour a glass of wine, or just sip whatever you might have! Water, that’s cool too! I’m here for the H20!
If you have a grill, grill out! I’ve been craving a McDonald’s cheeseburger with extra onions (no judgement please!) I’ve decided this weekend I’m going to try and replicate it. It won’t taste like it- I’m almost positive that it won’t- but, the smell of the grill, and just a burger in general is making me really excited!
This weekend, do everything that you love to do. It could even be inside. (hint hint, Harvard free classes) We’re all missing our families, and missing our old ways of life. It’ll be soon when we can get back to that. I’m a firm believer in that weather, brightness, sun, and energy can lift your spirits up. We all need that. SO, have your happy hour, have your picnic, have your cookout, try something new, play a sport, be outside, and have YOUR time.
As always, stay healthy, stay safe, and if possible stay home. I hope you all enjoy this weekend!
With all the love,
Abby
Me, Myself, and You 