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ME, MYSELF, AND I – SOLO DATE ACTIVITIES

Claresta Cheung Student Contributor, McMaster University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at McMaster chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

We all need time to recharge, have some fun, and socialize. But sometimes, we need to step back and be present with ourselves. But what is there to do alone? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered—a list of solo date activities to reset.

. VISIT A COZY CAFE

Eat desserts, snap some Instagrammable pics… enjoy yourself! Pick whatever you want to eat and treat yourself to the best that YOU deserve. When you’re there, don’t rush—savour every moment and feel time slowing down.

. HEAD TO A GARDEN

Go and touch grass! When flowers and all plants what-not bloom, it’s time to immerse yourself in nature. Staring at computer screens and scrolling on your phone is—let’s face it—not that healthy. So, stretch, de-stress, and reset.

. WRITE!

Being forced to write essays in general is terrible. But what if you could write whatever you want? Release that energy onto a tree-made slate (paper) or a lovely new document on your laptop—it makes for both a great stress relief and profound understanding of yourself.

. BAKE A NEW RECIPE

Nothing beats the smell of warm, heavenly, caramelized cookies coming fresh out of the oven. Whether it be that or some pastry etc, have fun and earn another new skill on your cookbook. And it’s okay if you don’t have a sweet tooth—savoury pastries and baked meals are some that bring that home comfort.

. PAINTING!

Let your creative juices flow and go wild! It’s okay if painting is your Achilles’ heel, maybe you just haven’t explored the right genre yet! Try abstract art or come up with your own style. Life is all about painting your own path and lighting up your way in this world.

Claresta Cheung

McMaster '28

Claresta Cheung is a Year 2 EE student and part-time writer for HerCampus at McMaster University. She is responsible for writing and releasing monthly articles on this site. She loves poetic and sentimental quotes - and will always make writing her passion. She constantly gets her ideas for writing a new book topic right before midnight hits - both a blessing and a curse.

She is also the co-debate lead at MEC - reason being she loves arguing (in a good way!) with other people. She has written multiple short stories in her spare time, occasionally cringing at the much laughable content from her early writer days. Spontaneous presentations and on-the-spot mind boggling trivia is what she thrives for. Being part of HerCampus is what jogs her creative and eccentric side.

In her free time, she is a full time webtoon and novel reader. On the side, she delves into biology and the arts - drawing, crocheting, and musical improvisation. She loves rock climbing and badminton. She constantly thinks about how she could combine both sports together. She is also a coffee addict and will stop at nothing to get her daily dose of caffeine. She hopes to release her own webtoon series in the future after getting her degree.