I am beginning to realize more and more memorable things are not usually easy. For instance, I can make a cheap, funny video in about 90 seconds, but it won’t be truly memorable unless I take the time to do lighting, mic everyone, stage it properly, and edit well.
Life is like that too. There are so many times where I am tempted to just lay on the couch instead of going out and doing something exciting. Yes, laying on the couch can be nice, but it is not memorable at all. When I look back on life, I want to have some good memories! But being memorable is hard. You have to think of something to do, you may have to spend money, you may have to get tired, and you will definitely have to get off the couch.
In my experience, however, it is always worth it to get off the couch. Those times when I followed a whim and went out and played frisbee or played in the rain or went for a drive were some of the most fun things I have ever done. Every week Morgan and I try and go on a date, but sometimes we consider having our date being just a movie night in. These are OK, and sometimes we need that, but for the most part we have both agreed that it is important for us to go out and do something. Even if that something ends up being lame, it is more memorable than another night in front of a tv screen.
I think it is helpful to come up with memorable ideas. That way, you’ll be ready when the moment arrises.
- Strawberry Picking- We just did this the other week. It was a lot of fun, we picked 2 gallons of berries. Funny how we are now paying to do things that other people did to survive 100 years ago.
We made strawberry pie, ice cream, jam, and smoothies.
- Whiffle Ball- Easily one of the best games of our youth, whiffle ball still holds true. Call up 65-7 other people and make it happen. Throw in a cookout and you have one of the best days of your life.
- Playing in the rain- This can’t be beat when it comes to being memorable. Every time it rains I think how annoying it will be to get wet, but when I start hitting mudslides I realize how wrong I really was.
- Go downtown- I live in the Atlanta area. Only problem is, it takes 40 minutes to get to Atlanta. However there are plenty of memorable things down there: Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, unique restaurants, and of course the Braves.
How could you not like the Braves?
- Make a video- Get some people together and make a funny video. It is quite enjoyable.
- Go Hiking- The outdoors are awesome.
- Disney World- This has been a long time goal of mine. Drive all night to Orlando, sleep a few hours in a Wal-Mart parking lot, spend the day at Disney, sleep a few more hours in Wal-Mart, and drive home. Crazy? Yes. Memorable? Without a doubt. The journey is half the adventure.
If I make it to Disney, rest assured I will eat one of these
I need comments here. What are some other memorable ideas people have out there?
