Create Your Own March Madness
Although T.S. Eliot would have us believe that “April is the cruelest month” I think that March is potentially crueler. I’m tired – as you may be – of cold, snow and wind. I’ve written here before about trying something new as a way of getting unstuck and reignited. Let’s take that a little farther. Really stretch and try something that feels a little mad or that you never thought you’d try as a late-winter pick-me-up.
You may not be ready to emulate George H.W. Bush, who sky dived to celebrate his birthday every five years from ages 75 to 90. It’s on my list, though I’m not ready yet. Still, there are many other things to try, to explore, to experience. Here are some ideas:
Atlas Obscura lists 772 things to do in New York and the site serves a range of other locations. Some are activities to do with friends, some on your own, some as a way to interact with new people. Three offerings are:
Tours of the Old City Hall Subway, visiting Le Boudoir Speakeasy, located in an abandoned subway tunnel and tours of the Robata Church, formerly a Norwegian Sailors’ ship, now taken over by robot musicians.
Course House offers 2,473 choices for adults including how to weld your own steel rose or hunting knife, woodworking, every kind of baking or cooking you can imagine, ASL, photo safaris, sip and paint or sew (separate programs), every kind of dance, including Hip Hop and Shooting and Spinning Painting. Many classes are set up for mingling or for groups who want to try something new.
Gather a group for nostalgic cocktails at the TWA Hotel (the former terminal).
Spend an afternoon exploring Arthur Avenue’s Italian district with friends or put together a group for any of the many food tours available.
Glamp on Roosevelt Island or spend a day enjoying the many summer concerts and events, including a food truck fair.
Explore something athletic at Chelsea Piers. They have everything from trapeze and gymnastics to ice skating and a driving range.
Go to the Saturday Speakeasy at The Museum of Interesting Things or the hidden Speakeasy at Crif Dogs. Its hidden entrance is a phone booth.
Enjoy! Spring will arrive soon.
Susan Meyer
Dr. Susan R. Meyer is an author, Executive Coach and Life Strategist with a passion for helping women use practical strategies, including Positive Intelligence™ skills, to get unstuck and create the life they deserve. Her program, Living for Today and Tomorrow, was recognized by the New York Times for its success. I'm Susan and I'm a Serial Careerist: Seven Success Strategies for a Unique Career Path was published by Three Tomatoes Publishing.
