I could argue that stargazing is equivalent to scrolling on social media, except the former is actually healthy and has little to no negative side effects😅. There is nothing as mesmerizing as getting lost in the constellations and glittery stars.
I used to do it all the time back in the university. I wasn’t exactly financially buoyant enough to fund the activities that could help me unwind after a stressful day of lectures. So we had to get creative in finding other activities that could help out.
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And so one night, after a bloody exam, my buddies and I strolled out to receive some fresh air and recuperate. The campus road was void of any cars or students rushing to class for lectures. We took advantage of that and proceeded to stroll in the middle of the road.
After gisting for a while, we eventually found a neat patch of grass and decided to settle in it. It was one of those nights where the moon shone so brightly that it could easily be mistaken for daytime. Once we were settled, a calming silence enveloped us, and we all uniformly laid our backs down onto the grass and stared at the heavens.
My Buddy and I
It was almost hypnotic because there was so much to admire. The way the gray and black clouds moved across the sky, the twinkling of the tiny stars, and the full moon shining in all its glory.
After that session, I definitely felt at peace and ready for the next exam. And ever since then, I never fail to snatch up any chance I get to do it again. Stargazing remains one of my go-to activities for recharging with friends.
Another thing I love to do with loved ones is go to dance parties. When my cousins and I get together, just know it’s about to get lit!! We always have the best dance parties. Nobody throws it down better than us.
It’s a shame we don’t get to meet as often these days, but during the holiday seasons, rest assured, we stay having the time of our lives. Our dance parties also come in handy after a long day of chores.
My Cousins And I
The holidays, though very fun, can also be extremely hectic with the amount of cooking and cleaning we have to do. We basically spend most of our days in the kitchen, serving food to the multitude of uncles, aunties, cousins, family friends, etcetera.
But being able to come together after it all and dance away the stress was quite memorable. When I think back to every Christmas, there is always a dance party in there somewhere.
Finally, my favorite way to unwind and recharge is to watch a spectacular movie.
There is a difference between watching a movie alone and watching it with friends or siblings. I prefer watching with people, although people might not say the same if they had to watch one with me.
Why?
Because in between all the exclamations I’d be making, I doubt that you’d be able to catch anything the actors are saying😅.
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