It’s officially Winter in CT which for the most part makes me feel low-key SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) as it means the weather is extremely cold, the days short and the nights, super dark on my drive home from work…
To compensate, I try my darndest to look for fun, free, enlightening and/or educational things to do just to keep me from participating in my favorite pastime, i.e., sitting in my La-Z-Boy to watch TV and eat snacks (smile).
So here (in no particular order) are some of the ways (in the past) I have kept myself occupied (and far, far away from the snacks) during the dark, dreary days of Winter in CT:
Ice skating – Since I enjoyed this activity so much as a child growing up in Groton, CT I figured I would try it out again as a full-grown adult – I must admit it was easier said than done (smile).
This is a fun and easy activity, especially in the Winter: taking a hot bubble bath after a long day of work: Put your slippers on…
Visiting a local museum – this free activity is not only educational but truly enlightening.
Relaxing in a salt cave. This was such a unique activity I had to write a blog post about it: Cave Girl
Going to a live taping of The View in NYC – a truly magical day from beginning ’till end: The View (from Lajeune)
Spending the day enjoying a special exhibit – educational for sure: Harlem for Days!
Going to see a free lecture at the local university. I recall this event quickly becoming “standing room-only.” To me this proved the staying power of the written word…
Spending a relaxing Day at the Spa – this never gets old…
Skiing in the month of February – Super fun and exhilarating! Ski Date
Spending time (and money) at the casino…
So whatever activity you choose to participate in this Winter in CT, do try to make it memorable 🙂
