Here is a little list I compiled of some things to try when you have some spare time that I think are fun and worthwhile, especially heading into the nice spring weather. Boredom is easy to conquer; sometimes all you need are some ideas!
1. Go for a (battlefield) walk
Only in Gettysburg can you take a walk on battlefields as far as the eye can see, so take advantage! I love to take walks just to clear my head and enjoy nature, and this time of year is great weather for walks.
2. call a relative or friend you haven’t talked to in a while
It feels so nice to catch up with people you don’t talk to often, and a phone call can really make someone’s day. Even a text message can be nice too, just to check in!
3. discover some new music
Sometimes I like to explore Apple Music and see what artists and songs pop up that they think I will like. I especially think it’s fun to click on a random artist or album and give it a listen. Even if I don’t care for it, it is still neat to branch out and listen to new things!
4. try out photography
I always get into an amateur photography phase in the springtime because of all of the emerging flowers, but photography is so limitless and can allow you to be creative in any environment, even if it is as simple as taking a photo of a building or something on your phone. By extension, editing photos can also be fun!
5. play card games
Whether I am playing solitaire or a game with eight other people, I hardly ever find myself bored when playing cards. It is a fun and easy activity to facilitate, and it is easy to have a deck of cards on hand just in case the opportunity arises!