I want to do. Going to the gym/pool on a regular basis takes up a big chunk of time. I’ve been going to the same Y for many years so it’s like a home away from home to me. I’ve gotten to know a lot of people there so it has a social element. Have you considered joining your local Y? Most Ys have a lot of classes and activities. Or you can do your own thing.
I’m also a big movie fan so I go out to movie theaters on a regular basis but also catch up on movies at home via OnDemand or DVD. I also usually have about five TV shows that I’m loosely binging. Right now, for example, I’m in S2 of Breaking Bad and I can’t wait to get to the next episode.
As you know, my sister lives on my block, so we get together to play dominoes or some other game and sometimes make dinner together. Any chance of getting your dad to play dominoes? Or what about your BFF, church friends, workmates or neighbors? Any chance of getting any of them interested in a game night?
I’m not really into any winter sports the way I’m into Yankees baseball so sports are not a thing for me in winter (other than my own lap swimming).
Of course, I try to read as much as I can, both fiction and non-fiction.
I’m fairly politically active so that sends me down some rabbit holes of lengthy discussion, both online, on the phone or in person over coffee or a margarita or wine.
For the last few years, I’ve either taken a vacation to Mexico or been at my mom’s house in FL during a chunk of the coldest weather. Winter vacations help a lot. I just got back from Mexico late Friday evening and I’m already planning my next trip. The flight was free using JetBlue points and we spent so little money while eating and drinking well every day that I came home with over 7000 pesos that are tucked in my passport for a trip in May or June. I’ll use JetBlue points for that flight too. So I’m working on perfecting the art of living well while traveling on a budget. I would love to get to the point where I could just live in Mexico for a few months in the winter.
If all else fails, I work on decluttering and organizing my apartment.
