What do you do to unplug?

cdubks88
cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
edited October 2019 in Chit-Chat
Just curious to know what everybody does to unplug from your day.

I know for me I go in a couple hours early to my full-time job so I can take an extended run over my lunch.

But that's just unplugging for the sake of my fitness. I guess I'm curious to know what folks enjoy doing.

I love going and finding new spots to eat and drink. My family in the city loves to support local too so they're constantly looking for new places to check out.

I don't drink anymore, but I'm happily the DD every time. Personally, I love to unplug doing anything woodworking, especially wood turning.

Would love to hear what you do....
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  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    Playing my guitar ,,un-plugged of course
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    Self-flagellation
    Journey to the Microcosmos
    Clean

    Ok, I had to look up Journey to the Microcosmos. Very cool. πŸ˜€
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    Tigg_er wrote: Β»
    Playing my guitar ,,un-plugged of course

    Wish I could play.

    Started trying long ago. Helps if you can read music, which I didn't really ever learn. I'm a self-taught drummer who can make some racket at best, but I love music, so yeah, I'm jealous. πŸ€£πŸ˜‚

    Very cool. 😎🀘
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    Well I cant read music either so dont worry , sometimes racket is all you need
    cdubks88 wrote: Β»
    Tigg_er wrote: Β»
    Playing my guitar ,,un-plugged of course

    Wish I could play.

    Started trying long ago. Helps if you can read music, which I didn't really ever learn. I'm a self-taught drummer who can make some racket at best, but I love music, so yeah, I'm jealous. πŸ€£πŸ˜‚

    Very cool. 😎🀘

    Well I cant read music either so don't worry , sometimes racket is all you need :)
  • your_future_ex_wife
    your_future_ex_wife Posts: 4,278 Member
    edited October 2019
    mutual flagellation
    quiet walking without company
    sex & the city
    sleep
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    LyndaBSS wrote: Β»
    Sit out on the deck with the dogs and watch the world go by.

    mm0gzdi2tuvf.jpg

    Great pic. So serene. I'm sure I don't do that kind of thing enough. What kind of dogs?

    Ours is an old Boxer/Sharpei mix rescue they had named Hooch. He's the most chill dog I've ever seen.....πŸ˜‚πŸ€£
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    mutual flagellation
    quiet walking without company
    sex & the city
    sleep

    Any special order ?
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    mutual flagellation
    quiet walking without company
    sex & the city
    sleep

    I can't remember the last time I had a walk by myself......

    The sleep one I'd love to do more.....I guess I just don't need much.....
  • your_future_ex_wife
    your_future_ex_wife Posts: 4,278 Member
    Tigg_er wrote: Β»
    mutual flagellation
    quiet walking without company
    sex & the city
    sleep

    Any special order ?

    2, 1, 3, 4
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    Tigg_er wrote: Β»
    mutual flagellation
    quiet walking without company
    sex & the city
    sleep

    Any special order ?

    2, 1, 3, 4

    Nice !
  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
    edited October 2019
    cdubks88 wrote: Β»
    LyndaBSS wrote: Β»
    Sit out on the deck with the dogs and watch the world go by.

    mm0gzdi2tuvf.jpg

    Great pic. So serene. I'm sure I don't do that kind of thing enough. What kind of dogs?

    Ours is an old Boxer/Sharpei mix rescue they had named Hooch. He's the most chill dog I've ever seen.....πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

    Mine are two rescues. A pomeranian spaniel mix and a maltese who the heck knows mix. I've been involved in rescue for over 30 years now and have had more than a few great dogs as a result. I'm blessed.

    Hooch sounds great, interesting mix.
  • KosmosKitten
    KosmosKitten Posts: 10,476 Member
    List time!
    • Crochet
    • Knit
    • Play Magic Arena (card game)
    • Read a book
    • Netflix and chill (in the literal sense, not in the weird Millennial lingo sense)
    • Rarely, I draw.
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    LyndaBSS wrote: Β»
    cdubks88 wrote: Β»
    LyndaBSS wrote: Β»
    Sit out on the deck with the dogs and watch the world go by.

    mm0gzdi2tuvf.jpg

    Great pic. So serene. I'm sure I don't do that kind of thing enough. What kind of dogs?

    Ours is an old Boxer/Sharpei mix rescue they had named Hooch. He's the most chill dog I've ever seen.....πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

    Mine are two rescues. A pomeranian spaniel mix and a maltese who the heck knows mix. I've been involved in rescue for over 30 years now and have had more than a few great dogs as a result. I'm blessed.

    Holy cow....I bet that Pom/Spaniel is pretty energetic..... 😁

    That's fantastic. Great work you do!
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    LyndaBSS wrote: Β»
    Sit out on the deck with the dogs and watch the world go by.

    mm0gzdi2tuvf.jpg

    This..
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    edited October 2019
    List time!
    • Crochet
    • Knit
    • Play Magic Arena (card game)
    • Read a book
    • Netflix and chill (in the literal sense, not in the weird Millennial lingo sense)
    • Rarely, I draw.

    Wow! That's a great list. I know several that crochet. It's pretty amazing to see what they create.....and knitting, that's kind of other level to me.

    Glad to hear there are still many who pass that on. Good for you!

    Oh, and what's Magic Arena?
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    Vikka_V wrote: Β»
    Work days I come home and sit for a bit and enjoy the quiet, maybe have a drink, then shower, go for a walk and listen to music if I can, come home and read.

    Weekends and days off, I like to sleep in, even if I can't sleep, just lay and think (until it turns bad), then I have a cup of tea and "window shop/price compare" for a bit, ideally go for a run and then clean.
    I like to cook a nice dinner on my days off. Manicure, hair treatment...make myself feel "pretty".
    Evenings are the same...enjoy quiet, go for a walk and listen to music and read. Sometimes watch a movie.

    Friday nights I try to buy myself a "treat". Lately it's been some tabouli salad from one of the fancy grocery stores...livin large!

    Man, that just sounds ultra chill. Awesome!
  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
    I tried knitting. Epic fail. 😞
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    LyndaBSS wrote: Β»
    I tried knitting. Epic fail. 😞

    It's no joke. Watched my grandmother for years as a kid and was like "Yeah, ok.....". I'm a programmer by trade but she was working that thread like nobody's business and I sometimes couldn't follow her if I tried to even watch to see her method.

    It's a skill, there's no doubt, but I'm sure you could do it. πŸ˜€
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    Reading, listening to music (live or otherwise), play with my kitties, talk with my husband
  • melissawill2017
    melissawill2017 Posts: 1,131 Member
    I like to go for long hikes, listen to music really loud, & have some edibles
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    Reading, listening to music (live or otherwise), play with my kitties, talk with my husband

    I'm self-admittedly not a big reader, so props to you and all who are.

    Love going to concerts....just took the kids to the 8 yr-old's first concert.....Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Three Days Grace......it was fantastic.

    Really glad to hear your last one......that's an awesome thing to have.

    Fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    the last time I unplugged & relaxed was 1993.
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    I like to go for long hikes, listen to music really loud, & have some edibles

    Nice. Don't have as many spots hear to hike......

    Glad to hear I'm not alone on the loud music. Was working last week remoteand was at home by myself......had my entire first floor shaking. It was awesome. 😎🀘😎
  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,330 Member
    Walking in the woods..
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    the last time I unplugged & relaxed was 1993.

    Man, that sucks. πŸ€£πŸ˜‚
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    lx1x wrote: Β»
    Walking in the woods..

    Those are so great......love to vacay in Colorado and do that kind of thing.....
  • melissawill2017
    melissawill2017 Posts: 1,131 Member
    cdubks88 wrote: Β»
    I like to go for long hikes, listen to music really loud, & have some edibles

    Nice. Don't have as many spots hear to hike......

    Glad to hear I'm not alone on the loud music. Was working last week remoteand was at home by myself......had my entire first floor shaking. It was awesome. 😎🀘😎

    Nothing like hiking a hard trail! Gets the blood flowing, heart racing, invigorating!!

    I’m obsessed with music!! I have it on about 75% of the time! The louder the better- that way you can actually feel it..lol...