Completely free weekend all by yourself, what would you do?

[Cobee]

No DC, no OH. All friends busy or with their DC (during the day time anyway). Off work for the whole weekend, no major housework or DIY to do, no shopping or cooking that needs doing, etc. What would you do?

This is the situation I find myself in this coming bank holiday weekend and I’m a bit stuck for ideas for the 3 days. It’s fairly new to me not having the DC (separated a few months ago) so not used to being able to do stuff just to please myself.
Looking for inspiration so tell me what you would do with all this free time.

I would sit in my pants all weekend eating ice cream.

I haven't had a free weekend since my son was born and I am so envious.

Make poached eggs / eggs Benedictine

Go for a walk / jog

Go for a nosy in the SH shops (second hand, pronounced 🤫)

Paint nails

Make a lamb casserole with rosemary

Do exercises whilst watching RHOB/ anything

Have a bubble bath with podcasts on in the background

Put on a face and a hair mask

Like @Ivegotthree said : live.the.dream!

If I was taking up a new hobby I'd choose music, probably clarinet because you can play classical or jazz.
Perhaps when you have more time, maybe in the summer holidays, a Buddhist retreat? Someone I know goes here. He started after his marriage broke down. I'd recommend doing more research if you're interested so that you find something that suits you.
It's a new chapter in your life. Exciting!

I taught myself to crochet, honestly its so therapeutic, you can watch TV or listen to a podcast at the same time, nothing more rewarding than producing a snuggly blanket all by yourself! If you're interested then BellaCoco has some good beginners tutorials and Attic24 has some wonderful blanket patterns. May well not be your cup of tea at all... but worth a mention!

I would look for a hobby with other people OP.

Going to a yoga class at the weekend might be possible?

Currently I do tennis lessons/play tennis with the people I have lessons with (badly). I have joined a rowing club, haven't been on the water for decades but have always rowed indoors.

There is something called Meetup which I gather includes walking groups. Just folk meeting up for a weekend walk.

I think you need hobbies with others right now (well I do two months post separation). Tennis for instance often means that the other people in my lessons need someone to play with at their level (I am meeting one of the men from my class for a game at the weekend).

If you’re visiting a city check out free walking tours, they’re always amazing and full of solo day trippers/holidaymakers. Try [http://www.bathguides.org.uk/when-where.html here]. Great way to get to know a place!

Google nice places for lunch and enjoy! I’d make a little itinerary of what to see as I hate wandering aimlessly.

For the other days I might book into a yoga class or similar to make sure I get out. Something sociable could be good for you as suggested above.

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Lie ins, need to catch up on some sleep, books

I’m with you op that it sounds exciting but is actually quite daunting. Separated a year here but still getting my head around it.

Personally for me I have found that I need at least some human interaction each day. Doesn’t need to be loads, but not speaking to a soul for 24 hours is not good for me.

So if a friend was free for just a short time I’d arrange to meet for a coffee, or even pop over once their kids are in bed (particularly single friends!) so I wasn’t eating into their family time.

If I was feeling kind I might offer to babysit for a couple.

I’d deffo do some form of exercise. A run, walk or bike ride really does make you feel better.

I always make an effort to cook nice food for myself.

I’d treat myself to a new book and have a bath.

I go to church - so that ticks the human interaction box, and takes up all Sunday morning and sometimes I get an invite for lunch

I think with a 3 day week I’d also plan some form of project. Last bank hol I planted lots of veggies but if you’re hoping to move that might not be the answer. Could you do some nice flower pots that could move with you?

Hi OP, hope you had a nice weekend and are looking forward to the kids coming home