Dear Aquinas, 

My friends and I are trying to come up with what we should do when we see each other. Usually, we just go to the movies and go for a short dinner, but we want to do something different this time. We don’t mind going outside since the weather is nice but we don’t want to just sit inside and do nothing. Got any recommendations? Thank you!

-Alex Bell

Dear Alex, 

Thank you for reaching out to me! Finding something unique to do with your friends can sometimes be tricky, but I’m happy to help! Since you don’t mind going outside, you could plan a beach day with your friends. You guys could participate in many activities like swimming, tanning, and eating snacks. If it’s not quite beachy weather, plan a picnic! A picnic is a great alternative to the beach and you will still have lots of fun. You and your friends could each contribute fun food and maybe some board games. And since you guys usually go to the movies, set up one for yourself at the picnic! This is a great combination of what you already know, and something new to try!

Until the next question,

Aquinas