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you'll be surprised how many people make use of the outside amenities β basketball courts, soccer fields, water parks, dog parks, jungle gyms, playgrounds.
nest yourself in the climbing structure β read a book β watch the people like ants.
yesterday i met a dog named Meatball who wanted to be chased around; today he recognized me & ran towards me with a ball in his mouth.
nest yourself in the climbing structure β read a book β watch the people like ants.
yesterday i met a dog named Meatball who wanted to be chased around; today he recognized me & ran towards me with a ball in his mouth.
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πwhen I was trapped in suburbia, id go to nearby parks and playgrounds/school yards (when school isnβt in session) with friends and just goof around. do photoshoots, lay in the grass and talk, sometimes bring snacks and have a picnic. your local library might be a good solo option too, itβs free!
Apr 15, 2024
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πFind a place where you can hang out at for free/little cost, try out:
- public libraries - coffee shops with later hours - a body of water (thereβs a park in my neighborhood with free entry to their pool, I hung out there for a few hours and read outside)
or just walk around, flaneur-styleβ¦,
- public libraries - coffee shops with later hours - a body of water (thereβs a park in my neighborhood with free entry to their pool, I hung out there for a few hours and read outside)
or just walk around, flaneur-styleβ¦,
Jun 11, 2024
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πΎOk my advice is: plan to go somewhere immediately after work on Tues-Thurs (or immediately after feeding the dog). This place does not need to be and probably should not be a bar or a restaurant.
Good options are libraries, coffee shops, parks, gyms. Better options are group fitness classes, art classes, community college classes, chess meet ups, rec baseball/kickball/run clubs. Best options are niche craft or interests like jewelry making studios, pottery studios, botanical societies, museums with volunteer programs, culinary classes
And then, through trial and error, you figure out which of these activities is interesting enough, with cool enough people, that you want to go all in. You pursue one or more of these with vigor, you get to know the other regulars, you talk to the owners or program leads, and you start hanging out with people from these activities.
if you're like ahh I'm shy!! I can't talk to people! Ok that's fine too. Don't talk to people! Just keep going! Best is really anything where you have to commit to a 4 or 6 week program. And let yourself try out other stuff when it ends.
Don't talk about it too much at work though. People will get jealous that you're not thinking about work 24/7 like they are.
Good options are libraries, coffee shops, parks, gyms. Better options are group fitness classes, art classes, community college classes, chess meet ups, rec baseball/kickball/run clubs. Best options are niche craft or interests like jewelry making studios, pottery studios, botanical societies, museums with volunteer programs, culinary classes
And then, through trial and error, you figure out which of these activities is interesting enough, with cool enough people, that you want to go all in. You pursue one or more of these with vigor, you get to know the other regulars, you talk to the owners or program leads, and you start hanging out with people from these activities.
if you're like ahh I'm shy!! I can't talk to people! Ok that's fine too. Don't talk to people! Just keep going! Best is really anything where you have to commit to a 4 or 6 week program. And let yourself try out other stuff when it ends.
Don't talk about it too much at work though. People will get jealous that you're not thinking about work 24/7 like they are.
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As the only true third spaces left in a world where you can hardly leave your house without having to spend money, supporting and utilizing these public services has become more necessary than ever. People don't realize just how many free services are offered by their local branches. From workshops, to free access to online classes and audiobooks, museum passes, movie nights, private study rooms, equipment available to borrow, community building β it's so much more than just borrowing books (which is also cool, btw).
Also a great alternative to loitering at a coffee shop.
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