新生活：今天嘗試做的30件新鮮事
It’s always fun to do something new, but often we fall into the trap of spending our weekends the same way. If you’re stuck in the same old routine, it might be time to try something new. No ideas? I’m here to help! Check out this list of 30 new things to do today and Pick one (or more!) and try it out. Everything listed is something you can easily do no matter where you live, and even on a tight budget! Try out one of these 30 new things today, you’ll be happy you did.
我們都知道嘗試新事物的樂趣，但卻又往往落入生活日復一日的窠臼，每週末都過得一樣。如果你的生活也被固定在日復一日的循環模式裏，也許是時候該嘗試些新事物了。沒有主意？讓我來幫助你！看看下列從今天起可以嘗試的三十件新事物，選擇其一（或者多個！）並實施行動。如下每一件事情都是你可以輕易辦到的，無論你身居何處，也無需高成本。今天就嘗試如下30件新事物中的一件，你會爲你的新嘗試感到高興。
Try Out These 30 New Things To Do Today
從今天起嘗試如下30件新鮮事：
1. Visit a suburb in your city that you’ve never been to before, or somewhere you haven’t exploredmuch.
到你所在城市中未去過的郊區地帶出遊，或者去你不曾經常探訪之地。
2. Learn ten phrases in a new language–what about Japanese, Italian or Portuguese?
學習一門新語言中的十個詞組——不如試試日語、意大利語或葡萄牙語？
3. Listen to a genre of music you haven’t tried before–perhaps Jazz, Punk or Blues?
欣賞一下你未曾涉略的音樂類型——比如爵士、朋克或者藍調。
4. Have a picnic in your local park complete with a packed lunch and your animal friends.
整裝出發去當地一家公園野餐——帶上你的午餐盒和寵物們。
5. Start a daily journal to write your thoughts in.
開始寫日記，記錄自己每日所思。
6. Try a new cuisine–what about French, Lebanese or Korean?
試着做一種異國料理——比如法國料理、黎巴嫩料理或韓國料理。
7. Visit your local library and borrow some books for the weekend.
參觀本地圖書館，借幾本書作爲週末的消遣。
8. Plant some flowers in your garden. If you don’t have one, try an indoor potted plant.
在你的花園裏種點花兒，如果你沒有花園的話，可以選擇室內盆栽。
9. Visit a local museum or art gallery and view their latest exhibition.
參觀一所當地博物館或畫廊，欣賞其中最新的展品。
10. Learn a new skill–what about sewing, gardening or cooking? You’ll be surprised what you can learn in an afternoon.
學習一種新技能——比如縫紉、園藝或烹飪——你會驚喜的發現一個下午大有收穫。11. Say hello to a neighbor you don’t usually talk to.
向一位你不熟識的鄰居問好。
12. Make a card for a friend and send it to them with a handwritten note.
親筆填寫一張卡片並寄給朋友。
13. Learn how to cook a new dish for dinner. We all get tired of eating the same thing, why not try making something new?
學做一道晚餐餐桌上的新菜品——我們都吃厭了相同的菜式了，何不嘗試點新鮮的呢？
14. Re-read an old favorite book. Don’t leave it gathering dust on your book shelf; get it out and read it all over again.
把你最喜歡的藏書拿出來重讀一遍。別把它擱置在書架上積灰塵，拿出來好好再讀一遍。
15. Research the culture of a different country online–what about India, Guatemala or Sweden?
通過網絡研究一種異國文化——比如印度文化，危地馬拉文化或瑞典文化。
16. Go for a walk or bicycle ride around your neighborhood.
徒步或騎自行車在社區周邊轉轉。
17. Watch a classic film like Casablanca, The Godfather or The Wizard of Oz.
觀看一部經典影片，比如《卡薩布蘭卡》《教父》或者《綠野仙蹤》。
18. Make a photo album of a recent holiday you took. Don’t let your memories get lost on your computer hard drive; make a special keepsake album of your trip.
製作一本影集記錄你的最近一次度假。不要讓記憶留在電腦硬盤上等着被你遺忘——把它們留在一個專門的旅遊影集裏。
19. Visit your local farmers markets and pick out some fresh produce. Farmers markets are full of delicious fresh fruit, veggies and more. Find your local market and take a visit.
遊覽一下當地的農貿市場並挑選一些新鮮瓜果。農貿市場裏會有很多新鮮可口的水果、蔬菜等等。在地圖上找到你當地的農貿市場然後去遊覽一番。
20. Plan a day trip to somewhere outside your city–it might be the seaside, mountains or another city!
計劃出城一日遊——你可以去海邊、登山 或參觀另一個城市。21. Check out what community events are running in your area and attend one.
查查當地最近有什麼社區集會並參加一個。
22. Make a birthday present for a friend. Handmade gifts are personal and much more special than anything you could buy from a store.
爲朋友製作一份生日禮物。自制的禮物更個性化，比你在商店買的任何禮品都珍貴。
23. Attend a play at your local theater. Support your local theater and have a fun night out at the same time.
觀看一場當地劇院的演出。此舉既可以支持當地文化建設，又不失爲一種娛樂方式。
24. Volunteer with your local nature conservation society to plant some trees. Conservation societies are always looking for helping hands; do your bit and plant some trees.
作爲志願者參與當地環保組織的植樹活動。環保組織總會需要更多的援手，你可以參加他們的植樹活動，供獻一份力量。
25. Be a tourist in your own city and visit all the popular tourist sites you’ve likely never been to (don’t forget your camera!)
在自己居住的城市，把自己變成遊客，參觀一下你未去過的旅遊名勝（別忘了帶上相機哦）。
26. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to recently and have a good long chat.
給一個近來沒聯繫過的朋友打電話，美美的長談一番。
27. Put on your favorite song and dance your heart out. You might be surprised at how much fun you have!
播放一首最愛的歌盡情舞動，你會驚訝地發現自己有多開心。
28. Invite some friends over for a BBQ. There’s nothing better than an afternoon spent with good friends and good food.
邀請一些朋友來自助燒烤。三五好友、吃吃喝喝、一個下午，妙哉妙哉。
29. Try out a new form of exercise like Pilates, tennis or swimming.
嘗試一種新運動，比如普拉提、網球或者游泳。
30. Organize a clothing swap with your friends. You’ll have a great time, and save some cash and the environment all at the same time!
和朋友一起舉辦一場換衣大會。你會很享受其過程，而且省錢又環保。
Now that you’ve read my list of 30 new things to try today, my question for you is, “what new things will you try today?”
現在你已經讀完了我列出的30件新鮮事的清單了，我想問你的是，“你今天想嘗試哪一件新鮮事呢？”
