Fun In Recovery

I was thinking about how to have fun in recovery. Just for kicks out wanted to make a list of things to do that could be fun, or simply occupy some time. a lot of folks say there is nothing to do so simply to be contrary I decided to make a list of some fun things to do. I hope you will add your comments and list the things that you like to do most.

• Go to the zoo.
• Read your favorite magazine.
• Go to a play.
• Tryout for play.
• Go to the movies and have some popcorn.
• Go to the park and watch the kids play.
• Go skydiving.
• Go for a glider ride.
• Take a walk at night and look at the stars and moon.
• Get dressed up for no reason.
• Walk around your house backward.
• Read a silly book.
• Use the blender to make a homemade milkshake.
• Make ice cream.
• Skip to my loo.
• Jump rope.
• Take some dance lessons.
• Go bird watching.
• Sing a silly song.
• Go bowling.
• Go shoot some pool.
• Call an old friend you haven't spoken to in a while.
• Play Frisbee.
• Go to the nature center.
• Treat yourself to some flowers.
• Go look at new cars and pretend you have all the money in the world.
• Drive exactly 20 mi. due north and see where you end up.
• Go buy a candy cane in the middle of summer.
• Buy a scented candle.
• Meditate.
• Bake cake.
• Go to the library.
• Check out of volunteer opportunities.
• Go to the mall and sit and just watch people.
• Start a new project.
• Finish an old project.
• Smile at everyone you see today.
• Make an apology owed.
• By some houseplants.
• Make someone laugh.
• Plan a vacation.
• Go on a vacation.
• Make caramel apples.
• Go to McDonald's and order a hamburger without the bun.
• Make a campfire in your back yard.
• Look at yourself in the mirror and say something nice.

Well, there are a just a few ideas and my fingers are cramped from typing. So I will turn over the task of thinking of new fun things to do over to you. Please add some things to do that would be fun in recovery.