Saturday, November 29, 2008

71 iDeas to Enjoy Your Weekend


“What are you doing on the weekends?” I asked this question to myself. Later I thought about what other people are doing on Saturdays and Sundays. I am working on a project to fulfill a long cherished dream. I dedicate 70% of my weekend to this project. What about you?  I prepared this list to be a reference for anyone who wants to spend their weekends(or holidays) joyfully, productively or differently

If you feel bored on a weekend or if you are feeling empty and don’t have an idea what to do on such days…here’s the list for you: 

1.    Make someone happy

2.    Try new dishes on your own

3.    Watch an old movie on DVD with popcorn and samosa

4.    Pick up an old friend from orkut(or myspace etc). call him and meet

5.    View your photo albums and go back in time

6.    Run or race with your partner or friend

7.    Rent a cycle and just roam all around your colony

8.    Have a soothing massage

9.    De clutter-throw away all the unnecessary items from your home and clean

10.  Visit a distant relative

11.  Write a story

12.  See or explore a new place in your area or city

13.  Visit a church if you are a Hindu, temple if Christian, mosque if Jain.. 

14.  Try to research on topic that interests you

15.   Meet new people

16.   Get fit by creating a weekend workout

17.  Work in small amounts each week to finish a dream project(realize the Power of Small)

18.  Try Gardening.. weed out the waste

19.  Engage in social work

20.  Plant a seed

21.  Teach alphabets to an illiterate

22.  Give a speech to your roommates or family on ‘How to reduce plastic usage?’

23.  Create a weekend business (if you have a great idea or just think)

24.  Read an inspiring book

25.  Go to a movie which stars an actor whom you dislike 

26.  Draw a picture of yours by seeing in mirror

27.  Team up with a close friend to work out on a joint project

28.  Dance.. and go crazy

29.  Go through a kids magazine

30.  Visit an orphanage near you and show your kids the sacredness of serving 

31.  Make new friends

32.  Go for a long drive

33.  Create a new hobby

34.  Listen to different genres of music

35.  Walk in the nature with your friend or partner

36.  Arrange an high school reunion to meet all old friends in your area

37.  Play street cricket (or some other game) with kids at your place

38.  Write a letter to a loved one, friend, mom or dad and post it(Not an email)

39.  Go through your slam books

40.  Learn a musical instrument (There are institutes to teach on weekends, enquire)

41.  Call grandparents

42.  Wash your bike or car (instead of giving it for water servicing center)

43.  Go through all the unread mails in your inbox

44.  Heal a wounded relationship

45.  Fast and drink 5 liters of water throughout the day (if you are health conscious)

46.  Eat raw food whole day.. for a change

47.  Spend in silence for three hours

48.  Learn a new language

49.  Watch cartoon network (or any other channel which you ignore often)

50.  Learn to cook

51.  Go to a restaurant, but order an item which you haven’t tasted in life

52.  Meditate for an hour

53.  Prepare a list of silly mistakes you have done ..and laugh at them

54.  Have dinner in the moonlight (at your own upstairs, if possible)

55.  Pick a magazine that you haven’t read till now

56.  Go window shopping

57.  Rearrange your furniture in different style and get a new look to your home

58.  Meet your new neighbor

59.  Take a long, relaxing shower

60.  Walk on the beach (lucky ! if  you have a sea shore)

61.  Swim

62.  Have a picnic indoors

63.  Record your speech and just listen

64.  Awaken the ‘bathroom singer’ in you

65.  Take kids to your office and show your cubicle

66.  Sleep like a baby (Read this article “How to sleep like a baby” )

67.  Revise your past week and plan ahead

68.  Go on hiking

69.  Think of new ideas

70.  Write a letter to yourself

71.  Surprise someone

How do you spend your weekends? Write your routine and also add some new ideas in the comments below . This list needs your contribution.. let the ideas flow –ajaY vegeSna

 


3 comments:

Unknown said...

Amazing Idea. Now I don't have boring weekends.

Thanks a lot Ajay...Your articals are Much Appreciated.

Once Again Bunch of Thanks to U.

ajaY vegeSna said...

Hi Rekanth, thank u for your fond response. I will keep up to ur appreciation in my future articles aswell.

Anonymous said...

Great work yaar...keep moving.
i loved the ideas especially 'roaming on a cycle'.
i think i will try it for fun