Get Out There!

Lately, I have noticed something...I have spent too much time at home.  Being sick, trying to build my stamina back up to work 10 hour days 5 days a week, and family in town has left me home more days than I am usually accustomed to.  What happens to me when I sit home too often is that my arch enemy loneliness once again begins to creep into my mind with his good friend depression.  I was then reminded of what I read in quite a few places lately and that is GET OUT OF YOUR HOUSE!  Besides online dating, you are not going to meet someone sitting at home in your pj's watching TV. 

Secondary to that thought, I also was reminiscing on how much I love Fall.  It is by far my favorite time of year.  The colors, the cooler temperatures, jeans and sweaters, and let's not forget candy corn! Throw in apples, pumpkins, and football and you have the most beautiful and fun time of year. 

And so with all of that being said, it brings me to today's post.  Erin's List of Ways to Get Out There This Fall:

1. Do you have work to do?  Check up on your Facebook or email?  Consider going to your local coffee house or bookstore instead of doing it at home.  Especially these days when the temps are a bit cooler and a warm cup of joe can certainly warm your bones and soul.  Try a pumpkin chai or carmel capp.  Embrace all the special flavors of the season.  (You can even treat yourself to some pumpkin pie or apple crisp)  Who knows who you may just bump into while out?

2. Catch a game! Fall wouldn't be Fall without football.  Whether it's the pros, college ball, or a local high school game watching a football game while sipping on a coffee or cold beer (probably not at the high school game though....) is a great way to have some fun!  A good game builds excitement and allows you to jump up and down just for the fun of it! (Plus ladies, most guys love a good football game)  ;)

3. Take in the colors.  Living in the Midwest makes us especially lucky to have an opportunity to see the beautiful colors of Fall.  Consider taking a drive in the country or taking a walk at the local park or hiking trail.  One of God's watercolors there right before our eyes.

4. Fresh apple cider, doughnuts, and crunchy apples.  All of these things found at your local apple orchard.  Again, living in the Midwest we are blessed with a variety of apple orchards and pumpkin patches.  Both offer a festive atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to satisfy those taste buds.  Consider buying some apples or pumpkins to create some savory fall dishes.  The possibilities are endless.  Take a hay ride while you're there!

5.  Check out the local scene!  Lots of festivals and community events start up again in the fall.  The same with local Adult Ed classes.  Interested in pottery, photography, or pilates?  There is a class waiting for you.  Street Fairs and craft shows also offer some great fall entertainment and opportunities to begin buying those Christmas presents.  (Just under 3 months of shopping time left ya know?!)

Anyways, those are just some of my ideas...the idea is in the title: Get Out There!  Whether it's grabbing a bite to eat with a friend, a drink with coworkers, or a play at the local theater.  Being single doesn't mean sitting at home...while you've got a life style with fewer strings attached, take an opportunity to get out there and experience the world.