Go Outside and Have a Picnic

As a child, I was always excited about having picnics. I even have a picture of me as a one-year old baby taken during one picnic day with my cousins. In the photo, I looked very eager to open a box of Cheese Curls. Back when everyone in my family lives in the same house and computers and other electronic gadgets were less popular, we used to spend some weekends visiting the park and having lunch together. In my memory, I can still vividly recall details of our gorgeous feast: a picnic straw mat filled with plates of delicious ham, egg, and cheese sandwiches; hot and crispy chicken; sweet and creamy fruit salad; and thick swirls of chocolate ice cream. After lunch, we usually just chat and laugh at our silly jokes, listen to the soft melodies of my cousin’s guitar, or ride our bikes around the park. Those picnics were really fun.

Go Outside and Drink Coffee

Nate Steiner

I didn't drink coffee when I was a kid (except the time when I mistook coffee for powdered chocolate). I didn't even drink coffee in college. However, I was able to taste coffee whenever my parents treated my siblings and I to Starbucks. Those occasions were rare. I always loved the ambiance in a coffee shop, but I didn't frequent one because I didn't care then and I had no money for coffee (or anything else, for that matter).

Go Outside and Ride a Bus

In the midst of the busy streets of a big city, riding a bus may not seem to be a good idea. From a commuter’s perspective, taking the bus during a typical rush hour can mean standing uncomfortably while sharing an overcrowded space with other people in a hot, rough, and painfully slow ride. For some, paying an overpriced taxi fare is a risk worth taking than getting trapped with a rambunctious crowd inside the bus. I sometimes agree with this point of view, thinking that a bus trip won’t bring ease and safety. Having said that, why do I even encourage you to go outside and ride a bus?

Go Outside and See a Beautiful Sunset

Some people may associate the sunset to the idea of losing hope and having fears as the daylight fades and suddenly everything becomes dark. But it can also mean the opposite – a feeling of serenity and joy that a tiresome work day has finally ended and it’s now time to take a rest.