Trying New Things in October

Variety is the spice of life, and our month of trying new things in October gives you lots of opportunities for discovery and creativity. Some of the ideas are all about trying new activities, and others are about making simple changes to your regular routine.

• Wake up to a new morning song.
• Try a new coffee shop or new coffee beans or coffee syrup at home.
• Go to a movie theater you haven’t been to before.
• Cook a Greek dinner recipe like pastitsio or moussaka.
• Visit a scenic place nearby that you haven’t been to before.
• Read an article from a news site you generally don’t read.
• Take a new route home after work.
• Sign up for a dance class or try a simple dance routine at home.
• Work on a new crossword today.
• Try a new place for lunch today (or pack a new lunch recipe).
• Cook an Italian recipe like saltimbocca or gnocchi.
• Try a new hobby today (like tennis, embroidery, painting).
• Take a photo of something you’ve just noticed that inspired you.
• Pick up a new ingredient at the grocery store.
• Write a short poem about fall.
• Take a class on an interesting hobby (pottery, calligraphy, tango).
• Start a scrapbook.
• Try a new Mediterranean recipe.
• Go on a day trip somewhere you’ve not been before.
• Watch an episode of a TV show from a genre you normally wouldn’t.
• Go on a scenic walk somewhere new.
• Learn a new word today.
• Visit a local museum you haven’t been to before.
• Try a new board game for game night with friends/family.
• Try a new sport (fencing, squash, rock climbing)
• Act like a tourist in your town/city today and explore new places.
• Teach yourself a simple DIY skill (like sewing a button).
• Work on a simple DIY house project (like creating a gallery wall).
• Try a new restaurant for dinner or lunch.
• Go for a scenic drive somewhere new.
• Wear a new & interesting Halloween costume today.