“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Theodore Roosevelt
Always Watching
People, that is. Pick a high traffic spot, find a seat, bring a snack, and observe. Sometimes it’s nice to just slow down and watch the world go by. Some suggestions for where to sit include; malls, parks, Walmart, etc. You’ll be amazed (and probably get a few laughs) at what you see when you slow down!
Do the Hop
No dancing or bunnies required. This is a restaurant hop! Have appetizers at one location, then have entrées at another. Finally, end with dessert at your final destination. It can also make a nice compromising technique if you’re stuck in the middle of an ‘ol “but I REALLY want THIS” battle. Example: Appetizer: Waffle Fries by Chick-fil-A, Entrées: Tacos by Taco Bell, Dessert: Ice Cream by Dairy Queen. Boom! You can go as expensive or cheap as you would like!
Gazing
Stargazing! Weather permitting, stargazing can be ultra romantic. Best part is, nature does all the work for you! Bring a blanket to lay on, and another blanket if it is cold outside. Next, just find a sweet spot and voilà! To take things to the next level, I suggest brownies. Or any other dessert, I just have my mind set on brownies right now. Take things next NEXT level, download the app that you can hold up and identify the stars and constellations with! Go as little or all out with this date idea a you’d like. Either way, it’s almost entirely free!
I’d Kiss You but They Said Don’t Touch the Masterpieces
It’s cozy, it’s educational, it’s a museum! Use Google or a Museum Finder tool to find the perfect match. Often times museums will offer a discount day, so make sure you check out the rates and specials page of whatever museum you choose. If you want to add food to the date equation, most museums offer at least a cafe where you can sit, take a break, and reconnect over a coffee and a snack.
Don’t Forget, U R A Q T
You know, the pick up line including letters of the alphabet.. Anyways, here’s the plan, you take alternating turns picking things to do (or simply talk about) while going through the alphabet. For example, if I were to start I would have ACEGIKMOQSUW and Y. It sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. It could be as simple as “H: Hold hands or F: Favorite Avenger” Or obscure as “E: Ride in an Elevator.” I’ll go through and make a full list, but I encourage you to think on personal experience and ideas to come up with your own!
A. Go to an arcade or eat apple pie! Discuss, would you ever be an Astronaut if you had the opportunity?
B. Go buy a balloon or a baked good! Talk about what you think the best cookie of all time is.
C. Go see a concert or play charades! Talk about the best concert you’ve seen so far.
D. Go to a diner or get drinks out. Discuss what has been your favorite date you’ve had so far.
E. Go see an elephant at the zoo or ride on an elevator! Talk about what your favorite exercise is to do at the gym.
F. Buy some flowers. Or, have a discussion on friends. “Who is your best friend? Oldest friend? Newest friend? Who used to be your friend?”
G. Go to a garden or buy your favorite gum. Go to a garage sale.
Or talk about,”What’s the best gift you have ever received?”
H. Hug, hold hands, or eat a ham sandwich. Or, discuss Harry Potter. Do you like it, dislike it? Favorite character, which house you’re in, etc.
I. Get ice cream! Talk about your favorite ice cream flavors. Would you rather live in an igloo or tropical hut?
J. Go for a jog or get some juice. Discuss jobs: dream job, best job you’ve had, worst job you’ve had, etc.
K. Have a kiss, buy some kettle corn, or perform a random act of kindness! Talk about the kindest thing that a stranger has
done for you,
L. Buy lollipops, go have lunch, or write letters to relatives. Discuss Landmarks; what’s your favorite that you’ve seen in person? What landmark can you not wait to see in person?”
M. Eat Macaroni and Cheese or give each other massages. Discuss movies; favorite, least favorite, most overrated, etc.
N. Watch Netflix at home or buy your favorite nuts (preferably covered in dark chocolate *drools*). Or, play Never Have I Ever.
O. Eat oranges (sorry, I’m from Florida) or go to the ocean (again, FL). Discuss your favorite outdoor activity.
P. Have some Pho (Google it), write poems for each other, or go to a Planetarium. Discuss your pet peeves (good to know!).
Q. Buy only what you can in quarters or take a personality quiz. Play 20 Questions.
R. Eat raspberries or make a recipe together. Discuss planning a road trip.
S. Eat sour candy or strawberries. Discuss what soothes you in times of stress.
T. Watch TV or go to a local trivia night. Talk about your favorite tunes (music) or toons (cartoons)!
U. Buy and play the card game Uno. Discuss your favorite US state that you’ve been to and where you can’t wait to visit.
V. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or animal rescue. Discuss your dream vacation destination.
W. Workout, go on a walk, or go pick out something at a thrift store or discount wardrobe store for the other to wear (trust exercise!). Play Would You Rather or discuss your favorite wine.
X. Give each other XOXO. Discuss what mutant ability you would have if you lived in Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.
Y. Practice the relaxing art of yoga and/or get frozen yogurt! Discuss what your favorite vacation was when you were younger.
Z. Go to the zoo on a discount day! Discuss the scariest Zombie movie you’ve seen.
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