Comments on: Upgrading leisure time

By: Clare kennedy

Clare kennedy — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:25:24 +0000

Lovely article! Watch Queer Eye if you haven’t yet. It’s so beautiful and fun and uplifting and wholesome.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:53:14 +0000

Reading all the life stories posted here and Laura’s kid but business woman life is super enjoyable time! My kids are grown now. I made a list 2 years ago of elderly friends that I want to visit before it’s too late. My list is on hold for the pandemic, but I plan one Saturday afternoon per month to visit, taking along my embroidery work. Pure bliss!

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:12:04 +0000

In reply to Calee. @Calee- I like the idea of massaging seats. The heated seats function is really key right now up north!

By: Calee

Calee — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:03:31 +0000

In reply to Laura Vanderkam. I bought a new car last week after deciding that I spend tons of time in it driving kids to and fro and we don’t anticipate flying for the next year or two. Massaging seats make it a true upgrade, even if sitting in the pick up line really isn’t “leisure.” Puzzles have been a fun was to reclaim time at home that’s just for me since the kids or husband rarely want to help. The other big future upgrade was that I planted hundreds of flower bulbs and seeds last weekend that should make for bouquets all summer long.

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:46:14 +0000

In reply to Torey`. @Torey- that sounds lovely! And good on the waterproof phone case. I have learned the hard way on that one...

By: Torey`

Torey` — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:25:33 +0000

I am six months pregnant in a very cold state and baths have become my NUMBER ONE winter leisure activity. I bought a waterproof phone case (and a floating thermometer to make sure the water isn’t too hot) and I sit in the bubbles watching reality TV on my iPhone several evenings a week. It’s great.

By: Usha

Usha — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:14:38 +0000

In reply to Connie C.

@Connie – I know the feeling. We in Melbourne were in the toughest lock-down in the world for most of last year. So when the cinemas opened up, I started taking every chance to watch movies there.
Hold tight… I’m sure you too will be able to do that soon. 🙂

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:55:30 +0000

In reply to Usha. My first job out of college, there was a discount movie theater near my apartment that was $1 on Tuesdays and so a friend and I would often stop on the way home and see a movie! As newly minted adults, it felt like such a glamorous thing to do on a Tuesday!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:51:35 +0000

I’ve never been much of a shopper, but in the last couple months, going to the store by myself and leisurely browsing (even if I only buy what is on my list) has felt so luxurious! I apparently need to get out more! Eating dinner out (in before times) on a weeknight is an upgrade. Really doing anything outside the house, on a school night (that is not an activity) always feels like a treat! Saving a book I’m looking forward to or a special treat (or both) for some quiet time on the couch is always an upgrade!

By: Connie C

Connie C — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:01:40 +0000

In reply to Usha. I miss going to the movies! Lucky you!