The Cure To Boredom Fall/Winter 2016-2017

Adventure To Do List Fall/Winter 2016-17

It has been a while since I have done a 'Cure to Boredom List' (aka bucket list). I have been in the habit of just saying yes to new things without actually writing anything down. I have also referenced my old lists for things I have yet to cross off. I have since crossed off few things from my combined lists like taking a food tour out of town. I have taken two, one with Cincinnati Food Tours and if I can count The Christmas Cookie Tour of Inns in Amish Country. What? Aren't cookies food? Lol. I took a very short trip to Canton, Ohio, though I didn't get to do anything on my Canton To Do List, it counts.

The cold seasons are always harder to make things happen. I want to try to get out and do things but I also hate to be cold. Winter is a boring season and some of us get a little depressed, so this year I really want to find as much to do as possible. I will share some of it with you as it happens. Follow me on instagram @krisofohio.

1. Have Dinner on the Cincinnati Dinner Train
2. Take a photography workshop or class
3. Go Snow-tubing
4. Visit Clifton Mill
5. Try Cupping
6. Finish the Columbus Ale Trail
7.Start a food blog.
8.Grow garlic
9.Take a winter hike.
10. Learn to brew a batch of beer.


What are your plans for the fall/winter season?

Until next time,
 
Kris,

Frostine The Snow Woman 2016

Last winter I made my first snowman, well snow woman. After living in Ohio for most of my life, I realized I'd never really played in the snow. I  remember seeing snow for the first time after moving to Columbus from Fort Lauderdale. It was so beautiful. Then as I became an adult, snow somehow turned into a nuisance. It was something that got in the way of me enjoying a day, my life even. I remember when I was in school and a snow day was celebrated. I was so happy to have a day off from school. As an adult it caused me to feel depressed and trapped.

My attitude about snow has changed. I see the beauty in it again. Even though I prefer warmer weather, I celebrate the snow. This week we finally got enough snow to build my snow woman. So here she is, Frostine 2016.

Just because we are adults, it doesn't mean we are too old to have play time. Enjoy the simple things in life and create beauty and fun when ever you can. It improves our lives, our moods and in this case burns calories. Really, building a snowman burns close to 300 calories. The next time it snows again, think about it.

This year's Frostine supplies:wax lips, broken Betsey Johnson Glasses, JLo hat, Target Scarf, Carnations and of course lots of snow

If you missed my first Frostine from last year , you can click on the Frostine 2015 below.

Frostine 2015

Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous!

Kris,

The Cure To Boredom

The Cure to Boredom

Honda Indy 200 2012 at Mid-Ohio

We have all been guilty of claiming boredom from time to time.  These days I understand being bored is usually my own fault. At least that is what I learned some time ago. I haven't really been bored very much since.  What changed? I decided to develop a habit of  saying yes to trying new things. Because of this I have gone to a Honda Indy car race, many 80's rock band concerts and learned that I really love Tom Yum. We get into the habit of doing the same things over and over and expecting something exciting to just present  itself.  I remember going out with my girlfriends every weekend to the same club, sitting in the same section peering down at the people on the dance floor while drinking the same drink, Patron on the rocks.  We were always doing something but complaining about being bored. One day we began planning activities that took us away from the clubs with a core group of women . Now once a month we meet to have girl time and try new physical activities, food experiences and more.  Since we started six or so years ago, we have attended a pole dance class, tried laughter yoga, and met out for sushi with a side of karaoke. This past weekend we had a belly dancing lesson which was so much fun, by the way.

Along with being busy planning activities for the group, I created some lists for myself of  things I want to do, see, learn or eat. Once I cross off an item, sometimes more items get added to the list. I would like to try squirrel meat, real absinthe, go zip lining and take a helicopter ride.  These things on my various lists aren't just things I want to experience, I WILL experience as many of them as I am blessed with the time to do so. Some of you would call my list a bucket list but I see it as simply a cure for boredom.

If you find yourself bored often, think about some things you would like to be doing and grab a notebook. Make a list of things you want to try then make an effort to do something at least once a month. It could be as simple as trying a new restaurant, visiting a park you have never been to in your city or go bigger if you have the money to do so .  A lot of things require research and just looking up information in preparation for your experience can be exciting. Remember the important part is to actually MAKE IT HAPPEN! It could be really fun and you will learn so much about yourself.

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,