The first week of summer is spectacular. By the second week, you nearly want to get back to your normal schedule.
Remove that thought from your mind. A lot is going on out there, so grab the day and see what catches your eye.
Watch The Fantastic New Films You Missed
There were many captivating movies to watch despite the shutdown of theatres, the move to streaming, and the utter unpredictability of what would happen next. Fans of Spielberg, Jane Campion, and other filmmakers enjoyed last year, even when one legendary actor left an even more iconic role. Gather munchies, and start your movie marathons.
Your Knowledge Of Homemade Cocktails
Taking the time to mix a decent cocktail at home can be calming. We’re talking about the kind of drink that necessitates a handful of ice, a cocktail shaker, a dusty bottle from your liquor cupboard, and possibly a swish of citrus. To help spark some creativity, we asked Time Out staff from around the world to share their go-to cocktails, the drinks they know how to mix by muscle memory, from classic (Negroni, anyone?) to newfangled (try the Tommy Casual).
Improve Your Home Coffee Game
For many of us in recent years, necessity has been the mother of ingenuity when it comes to that morning cup of joe. The habitual visit to our cheerful local barista has been replaced with a desire to replicate the flavor and buzz from the comparatively espresso-machine-free environs of our kitchens. However, before you do anything desperate, such as drink instant, there is aid available. Here are three alternative strategies for making great filter coffee every time.
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Become Adequately Buff
Lifting weights can be scary for some people. Perhaps it’s because you’re unfamiliar with the equipment. Or because folks in the weight room frequently grunt. But don’t let that deter you. Lifting, when done correctly, is about celebrating what your body is capable of, which can only be a good thing.
Start A Book Club With Your Friends
For many, the last two years have seen them create a new, deeper relationship with books – or rediscover a passion for reading that had been slowly undermined by the treadmill of commuting, work, and routine everyday life. We’ve heard time and again of friends and colleagues spending more hours than ever before escaping from day-to-day reality through the pages of a good book. And what better way to share your literary findings with friends than over Zoom?
Immerse Yourself In A New Podcast
Have you finished Netflix? Having trouble focusing on a book? Podcasts are almost probably the solution. Put one of these incredible podcasts in your ears and you’ll be instantly transported from your drab apartment to somewhere far more intriguing. Tune in to everything from uplifting stories of human connection on ‘Modern Love’ to the inspirational ‘This American Life’ for 25 years.
Improve Your Knowledge With A Free Online Ivy League Course
Why not spend all of the time we normally spend socializing and learning something new? And, we believe, you should learn from the finest. Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale are among the eight Ivy League universities in the United States that are offering 450 free online courses that are just tough enough to take our minds off the hectic world around us.
