solo adventures.

You can do things like take yourself out for ice cream - like a pint of fresh mint to be eaten in the romantic setting of a rock on the river nearby.  Or you can pack up a book, writing materials, and bike out somewhere nice to read and draw and write - don't forget to pick wildflowers on the way.  Sometimes you've got to remember how much fun it can be to hang out with yourself.

to the beach.

I can't imagine not living at least a little bit near a beach.  Just knowing that it's near is such a comfort.  It's perfect for sunny days off of work when all you need is to be outside and away from the urban things. So, to Little Compton, Rhode Island! I found a little village that is apparently only busy in the summer season. I followed a small trail and found myself on the most peaceful, rocky, new england beach complete with a lighthouse and my own little cove.  I lazed there for 3 hours and felt so happy that I hardly took any pictures of all the magic scenery.