I’ve been at this Make a Memory thing for a month now, and I think it’s about time for a punch list. A Make a Memory Punch List.
Because some people jump right in.
Some like to watch.
And others ponder for a while.
Let’s convert more Watchers and Ponderers into Jump Right In-ers!
What It Takes to Make a Memory
- You.
- Another person.
- Time.
If you say you don’t have TIME to Make a Memory, then YOU are the problem. We’ve read memories as simple as sipping a drink with a loved one. Taking a weekend trip. Spending an hour of simple pleasure. Claiming a bucket list item, because tomorrow isn’t a guarantee.
Easy Ideas to Make a Memory
- Meet a loved one for coffee, a drink or a meal. Put your phones away. Actually talk about what’s happening in your lives. Schedule a date to do it again.
- Go on a library walk with a loved one. Peruse the stacks and select a couple of books to read together. Share thoughts on your choices, and really listen to why the other person liked/didn’t like a story.
- Take a loved one to your favorite local spot. MTM and I often visit Magnolia Cemetery, our favorite local spot for a picnic and long view. But your loved ones may not even know your choice. Pick them up. Take them there. Share.
- Play a game with a loved one. No, not a video game. An old fashioned board or card game. Roll dice. Slap cards. Move little plastic men. You might be amazed at what conversation topics arise from tactile behavior.
- Before you go to sleep, tell your loved one why they matter. Look into his/her eyes. Be honest. Sincere. You might just Make a lucky Memory…….
What about you?
Do you have ideas to Make a Memory?
Please share them in a comment today.
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I have a simple suggestion. Call a friend. Talk for more than 5 minutes. About life, work, family, whatever. Perhaps make plans to meet for coffee, as you suggest Andra, because it’s been far too long since that’s happened. I have three friends that have been on my mind and I think I may start today with one phone call.
This one is VERY easy, Mary. I’ve got that one on my list with one friend. Already called once and left a message. She lives in another state, so getting together is tough.
Very cool little video.
I hope so. I can’t afford to do anymore for a while.
Great video. I guess I have been a ponderer about commenting on making a memory. Since so many to the things that the Lovely Miss TK and I do revolve around Rotary, we decided to do a special vacation this summer with just the two of us. There will be no outside influences, social media or Rotary…just the two of us on a boat on a river.
I think this is an excellent idea. Definitely looking forward to hearing about this trip.
Do a service project with a loved one or loved ones. Last fall, some good friends and I (I count their kids as friends too) did yard work for an older woman who couldn’t do the work herself. The kids learned how much fun it is to help someone. We all bonded over leaf raking.
Another excellent suggestion, Linda. Plenty of opportunities to help someone.
If you both work, meet a loved one for lunch. We’re doing that today. Conversation will ensue.
And yes, that’s a good video.
I love lunch. I could linger for hours over lunch. Hope you have fun.
We did. Didn’t talk about anything serious, no problem solving, just enjoyed each other.
Andra, I cannot remember (brain has been in a funk lately) as to whether I told you about the latest Andra inspired “Make A Memory” that didn’t turn out the best? Yeah. Guess even though you may go into something with no expectations and no judgment – guess others are not the same. Going to meet you someday – scared about that (especially now), but I’m going to do it. I just have to work out some things (financial).
Nope, others are definitely not the same. Some of these investments pan out and others don’t, but I’m always a better person for trying. 🙂
And yes. Meeting will happen.
Saying yes to spontaneity is our favorite way to make a memory together, Andra. Between work, school and home life our days are really structured but when Ryan and I decide to turn down a new road just to see what’s at the end instead of heading straight home or when we pull over to watch the end of a beautiful sunset instead of driving by we can laugh and talk about it for days. Last Saturday I decided we needed to break out of our weekend routine so Sunday morning we got up at 6:00 am, stopped for fresh donuts and drove up to see Snoqualmie Falls in the Cascade Mountains. We all saw something new and wonderful, had a great hike and still made it home in plenty of time for the usual weekend chores. 🙂
Lisa, this comment is just AWESOME. I’m going to do more of this with MTM. We’re pretty spontaneous, but I love how you shook things up.
Fastest way I know to make a memory is to invite friends and/or family members into your kitchen to make a meal or appetizers for a party. Add a bottle or two of wine, and let the cooking begin. This won’t work if you’re a control freak, but in my experience the laughs outweigh the inevitable, yet often still edible, imperfections that happen with too many cooks in the kitchen.
Kitchen time is always memorable, Ally. I totally agree.
I decided to turn a business trip to the UK last week into an opportunity to meet a blogging friend. It involved a bit of work, transportation-wise, and meant an extra day away from home (and there’ve been way too many days away from home this year), but it was definitely worth it. A great new friend, and a fantastic memory.
I LOVED following your adventure, Nancy. Your pictures were amazing. I didn’t realize you were meeting someone new, too.
I love this.
With one daughter out of the house at college, my wife and I have been being more spontaneous. Memories are happening, some of which I can share soon.
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