Saturday, June 11, 2011

The"F" Word: F-U-N!

I have to admit it can be a little bit difficult for me to say the fun word. When so many of us are working long hours, pinching pennies and tending to the more serious requirements of life, fun may seem frivolous and indulgent. The truth is, though, that one of the very important aspects of living a well balanced life is making time for fun. Fun helps us to relax, restores our energy and enables us to see why all of our challenges might be worth the effort.

How would life be different if fun wasn't an option?

Here's a low risk way to share something on this blog. Brainstorm with me to create a list of 50 ways to have fun! I'll start. You copy and paste what I or the most recent commenter have written and add some ideas of your own. We'll see how long it takes us to get to 50. I dare you--have some fun with me!

1. Take a road trip to visit with a friend
2. Float in a pool
3. Howl with your doggie
4. Sit on a patio and dine with friends
5. Lay in the grass and read a book...

Five down, forty-five to go!
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  1. StephanieJune 12, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    1. Take a road trip to visit with a friend
    2. Float in a pool
    3. Howl with your doggie
    4. Sit on a patio and dine with friends
    5. Lay in the grass and read a book...
    6. Roller Derby, baby!
    7. Get lost in a great book such that you HAVE to keep reading
    8. Grow your own tomatoes
    9. Walk through your garden eating tomatoes right off the vine
    10. Create a signature mixed drink

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  2. MichaelJune 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    11. Share an apple with a Monking Bird

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  3. MichaelJune 12, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    12. Fire up the smoker and gaze at the stars

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  4. MichaelJune 12, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    13. Hike thru the woods and stalk the wildlife

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  5. MichaelJune 12, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    14. Take a pre-dawn walk and watch the sunrise

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  6. MichaelJune 12, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    15. Drive down the backroads in the early am and scan the fencelines for reflective eyes.

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  7. CurtJune 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    1. Take a road trip to visit with a friend
    2. Float in a pool
    3. Howl with your doggie
    4. Sit on a patio and dine with friends
    5. Lay in the grass and read a book...
    6. Roller Derby, baby!
    7. Get lost in a great book such that you HAVE to keep reading
    8. Grow your own tomatoes
    9. Walk through your garden eating tomatoes right off the vine
    10. Create a signature mixed drink
    11. Share an apple with a Mocking Bird
    12. Fire up the smoker and gaze at the stars
    13. Hike thru the woods and stalk the wildlife
    14. Take a pre-dawn walk and watch the sunrise
    15. Drive down the backroads in the early am and scan the fencelines for reflective eyes
    16. playing music - alone or with others
    17. reading a good page-turner
    18. physical activity: surfing, softball, mtn. biking, nature walks/runs
    19. researching my interests: musical equipment, bikes, vintage stuff
    20. traveling/road trip!

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  8. LSAJune 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    21. considering the possibilities for your life
    22. creating something with your hands
    23. writing or expressing your self in some facet
    24. cooking a new meal (esp. when it turns out well)
    25. finding inspiration in the world around you
    26. taking abstract photographs
    27. getting together with old friends and reminiscing
    28. wine/beer tasting

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  9. NancyJune 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    1. Take a road trip to visit with a friend
    2. Float in a pool
    3. Howl with your doggie
    4. Sit on a patio and dine with friends
    5. Lay in the grass and read a book...
    6. Roller Derby, baby!
    7. Get lost in a great book such that you HAVE to keep reading
    8. Grow your own tomatoes
    9. Walk through your garden eating tomatoes right off the vine
    10. Create a signature mixed drink
    11. Share an apple with a Mocking Bird
    12. Fire up the smoker and gaze at the stars
    13. Hike thru the woods and stalk the wildlife
    14. Take a pre-dawn walk and watch the sunrise
    15. Drive down the backroads in the early am and scan the fencelines for reflective eyes
    16. playing music - alone or with others
    17. reading a good page-turner
    18. physical activity: surfing, softball, mtn. biking, nature walks/runs
    19. researching my interests: musical equipment, bikes, vintage stuff
    20. traveling/road trip!
    21. considering the possibilities for your life
    22. creating something with your hands
    23. writing or expressing your self in some facet
    24. cooking a new meal (esp. when it turns out well)
    25. finding inspiration in the world around you
    26. taking abstract photographs
    27. getting together with old friends and reminiscing
    28. wine/beer tasting
    29. wii!!
    30. play kickball or dodgeball or other games of your youth.
    31. a comedy club.
    32. hang out and be with kids.
    33. crank up the music and dance to tunes like no one is watching (and hopefully no one is)
    34. cooking out on the beach
    35. a bike ride
    36. sailing
    37. riding in a convertible
    38. striking up a conversation with a total stranger.

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  10. Kim Bielmann CabotajeJune 15, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I'm always excited to be in the company of such interesting and inspiring people! We're almost there...who's not having any fun yet? Eleven more...

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  11. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    1. Take a road trip to visit with a friend
    2. Float in a pool
    3. Howl with your doggie
    4. Sit on a patio and dine with friends
    5. Lay in the grass and read a book...
    6. Roller Derby, baby!
    7. Get lost in a great book such that you HAVE to keep reading
    8. Grow your own tomatoes
    9. Walk through your garden eating tomatoes right off the vine
    10. Create a signature mixed drink
    11. Share an apple with a Mocking Bird
    12. Fire up the smoker and gaze at the stars
    13. Hike thru the woods and stalk the wildlife
    14. Take a pre-dawn walk and watch the sunrise
    15. Drive down the backroads in the early am and scan the fencelines for reflective eyes
    16. playing music - alone or with others
    17. reading a good page-turner
    18. physical activity: surfing, softball, mtn. biking, nature walks/runs
    19. researching my interests: musical equipment, bikes, vintage stuff
    20. traveling/road trip!
    21. considering the possibilities for your life
    22. creating something with your hands
    23. writing or expressing your self in some facet
    24. cooking a new meal (esp. when it turns out well)
    25. finding inspiration in the world around you
    26. taking abstract photographs
    27. getting together with old friends and reminiscing
    28. wine/beer tasting
    29. wii!!
    30. play kickball or dodgeball or other games of your youth.
    31. a comedy club.
    32. hang out and be with kids.
    33. crank up the music and dance to tunes like no one is watching (and hopefully no one is)
    34. cooking out on the beach
    35. a bike ride
    36. sailing
    37. riding in a convertible
    38. striking up a conversation with a total stranger.
    39. Get a map, close your eyes and pick out an obscure location and go armed with a camera, sketchpad and journal.

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  12. Kim Bielmann CabotajeJune 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    So, to round out the list and get us to 50, I consulted my 3 year old nephew and my 81 year old mother. Here are their additions. Can you tell who contributed what?

    1. Take a road trip to visit with a friend
    2. Float in a pool
    3. Howl with your doggie
    4. Sit on a patio and dine with friends
    5. Lay in the grass and read a book...
    6. Roller Derby, baby!
    7. Get lost in a great book such that you HAVE to keep reading
    8. Grow your own tomatoes
    9. Walk through your garden eating tomatoes right off the vine
    10. Create a signature mixed drink
    11. Share an apple with a Mocking Bird
    12. Fire up the smoker and gaze at the stars
    13. Hike thru the woods and stalk the wildlife
    14. Take a pre-dawn walk and watch the sunrise
    15. Drive down the backroads in the early am and scan the fencelines for reflective eyes
    16. playing music - alone or with others
    17. reading a good page-turner
    18. physical activity: surfing, softball, mtn. biking, nature walks/runs
    19. researching my interests: musical equipment, bikes, vintage stuff
    20. traveling/road trip!
    21. considering the possibilities for your life
    22. creating something with your hands
    23. writing or expressing your self in some facet
    24. cooking a new meal (esp. when it turns out well)
    25. finding inspiration in the world around you
    26. taking abstract photographs
    27. getting together with old friends and reminiscing
    28. wine/beer tasting
    29. wii!!
    30. play kickball or dodgeball or other games of your youth.
    31. a comedy club.
    32. hang out and be with kids.
    33. crank up the music and dance to tunes like no one is watching (and hopefully no one is)
    34. cooking out on the beach
    35. a bike ride
    36. sailing
    37. riding in a convertible
    38. striking up a conversation with a total stranger.
    39. Get a map, close your eyes and pick out an obscure location and go armed with a camera, sketchpad and journal
    40. Sit on the potty
    41. Tell and listen to jokes
    43. Eat cookies and chocolate
    44. Window shop
    45. Look for butterflies
    46. Go to parties
    47. Do something for someone in need
    49. Splash in the water
    50. Organize a room and take pleasure in the results

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