A free day!

kircubbin2000

I usually go out on Fridays but my friend has cancelled. I'm looking forward to a nice day with no commitments but haven't decided what to do. What would you do if you had a free day?

... so... what did you do with your free day?

I find when someone cancels like that, it takes a while to mentally 'change gear' as you're prepared - and dressed - for the occasion. Then as it dawns on you that you have the whole day to yourself, the possibilities become endless!

However, in your case - judging by the time of your post - it was already almost mid-afternoon - but still time for some self-indulgence!

Postscript...

Ah - I see it's for tomorrow (Friday) - so you do have the whole day.

And I've gained a day, so to speak, because I thought today was Friday.

What have you decided on?

When Paw was more or less housebound and only got out when I took him anywhere I used to long for an “empty” - to have the house to myself….be careful what you wish for.
#justsaying.
But more seriously it’s rather nice to have a sudden free day.
You could go off on a jolly, or treat yourself to a nice lunch out, or just sit and read a book - but on no account use the day for any kind of work!

kircubbin2000

I usually go out on Fridays but my friend has cancelled. I'm looking forward to a nice day with no commitments but haven't decided what to do. What would you do if you had a free day?

Weather permitting go for a nice walk if you can, treat yourself to coffee and cake, or a nice lunch. Then go home and have a couple of hours with Netflix and a nice cuppa.
That’s what I’d do.

I find it can leave you at a loose end when you have a routine and someone cancels. I'd probably start a new project or finish one I've been meaning to do for ages.

I'd go to our city's museum and art gallery then treat myself to something nice to eat. After that, time permitting, I'd wander around the Harbour and look at the boats (I live in Bristol) and maybe drop into the local history museum down there.

Shop for a while then take the dog out prepare the dinner then sit and chill.

Im a planner so I always have a list of things to do and many of them are interchangeable.

I had someone cancel an arrangement for this afternoon. Not a problem. I had things I was going to do tomorrow so I just swapped them to today. Now I have a space tomorrow afternoon. When you run a business there is no such thing as "idle" time.

I would do something I had been meaning to do for a long time i.e. visit new shop/cafe/museum/old part of town/take camera out for a walk along the seafront.

I have a free day too.
Baking this morning and start work this afternoon. Lovely !

Enjoy your day.

If it's dry, I would go out for a walk followed by lunch
If it's wet, stay in, snuggled up with a good book

I have off work the 6th and 7th of this month so on Sunday I'm sleeping as much as I can and Monday I'll drive out to somewhere and find a cafe and a book shop and some charity shops! I'm after something animal related, maybe a scarf with dogs on or a mug with cats on etc.

I'm starting another shift tonight from 6pm to 6am so am looking forward to those 2 days off!

I’d hate to live in a big city but how lovely, if you do, to use an unexpected free day at a museum, art gallery or harbour.
My choice would be a tour of the charity shops or gardening. I live somewhere very attractive but there’s nothing to do and nowhere to go.

I would do absolutely nothing just chill and relax! I live in a lovely rural area and find there are lots of things to do and places to go. There are places to walk, bus into nearest town, stop for a coffee, browse the charity shops, go to the theatre a little further afield perhaps for a matinee performance.

I was going to go to a forest walk but an accident had closed the road and also it's raining. Instead I have batched cooked chili con carne for the freezer and am now in bed doing crosswords.

How lucky to be living near museums - I love any type of museum. Although not a car fanatic, I even enjoyed the Automobile Museum - loved it. When I was a member of our 50+ club, we did many such trips. These days, I just drive to the seaside, park on a cliff, and watch the sunset. Beautiful 🌅

ginny

I have a free day too.
Baking this morning and start work this afternoon. Lovely !

Enjoy your day.

That should read ‘art work’. !!!

"When Paw was more or less housebound and only got out when I took him anywhere I used to long for an “empty” - to have the house to myself….be careful what you wish for.
#justsaying"
ah! I have done that , now in my late eighties!! and on my own, when I was first married, very early 20`s, and so wanted a day at home,not going to work!! now!!!!

not really answering the question,, but then, I too often have a day ... to do whatever..... apologies....

I had a free evening last night that I wasn’t expecting as one of my DS’s arranged a golf night at a local driving range for him, his dad and his two brothers. So it telly off, music on, nice glass of wine and a book. Bliss

Your whims may change from hour to hour. Follow whatever your heart is telling you to do - whether you go on a solo day trip, go to the salon for a new haircut, shop for your next dinner (tastebuds change from hour to hour too), sit and read, call a friend for a last minute movie… or take nap.

My retirement has given me the blessings of many days like this.

Same thing as me ziggy

I actually long for a free day and my heart really sinks when someone says what are you doing on Wednesday , because there's a new
coffee morning for seniors .
And then , seems to insist in my going .
I've wriggled out of lunch for seniors on that day . I don't enjoy it .
I've had something on every single day .
I get pressurised over the craft group .
One of my friends volunteered me for knitting blanket squares .
I've given donations of wool and I don't enjoy knitting -never have .
I have to prioritise yoga over it otherwise my body is really deteriorating .
At times , I feel like I have to justify my activities .
I 've lost count the number of times I've been asked to join in the bible study group . Explaining to people that I have my art work to do or my writing falls on deaf ears .

Esmay

I actually long for a free day and my heart really sinks when someone says what are you doing on Wednesday , because there's a new
coffee morning for seniors .
And then , seems to insist in my going .
I've wriggled out of lunch for seniors on that day . I don't enjoy it .
I've had something on every single day .
I get pressurised over the craft group .
One of my friends volunteered me for knitting blanket squares .
I've given donations of wool and I don't enjoy knitting -never have .
I have to prioritise yoga over it otherwise my body is really deteriorating .
At times , I feel like I have to justify my activities .
I 've lost count the number of times I've been asked to join in the bible study group . Explaining to people that I have my art work to do or my writing falls on deaf ears .

Explaining to people that I have my art work to do or my writing falls on deaf ears .

The mistake is to explain. When you do that, it gives people the opportunity to counter-argue your reasons. You don't have to explain, a simple "sorry, that doesn't work for me" or even just "no, thank you" should be enough. You don't owe anyone an explanation.

And if friends "volunteer" you for some activity, they should be politely reminded that it's not up to them to decide your voluntary work or social life!

Don't be pressured or guilt-tripped into doing things you'd rather not be involved in. Life's too short...

This happened to me on Wednesday. I took myself off to an rspb sanctuary I’ve been meaning to visit. Had a nice walk and saw lots of birds.