Things To Ponder On Thursdays: Random Couple-y Activities

I posted this a few months back on my Tumblr. Forgive me, I haven't exactly the time to create a fresh post because of school requirements which I'm unfortunately married to. So, here's a post for my ~*weekly thing*~:

I think one reason why most couples don't work out is they've become too routinized. Familiarity breeds contempt, as they say. Nevertheless, the pair can still find fun and spontaneous things to do together. Here's some activities I thought of (while washing the dishes. IKR):

• Take turns playing a childhood game that you never got to play. It could be involving a toy (hopefully nothing of the kinky kind) or a video game.
• Instead of just chilling at home, the both of you could do chores around the house. Not only is this fulfilling for the parents, but household tasks are more fun when you've someone to help you.
• When watching a movie in the theater, throw little pieces of popcorn on heads of other people. Do this as long as you can without getting noticed.
• Make blackout poetry.
• Buy a cheap film camera. Try capturing moments which define you both as a couple or whatever theme you like. Make most of the shots! Don't forget to develop the roll of film.
• Try finding a simple recipe that both of you can conjure. Who knows, one of you has an untapped potential becoming of a chef.
• Speak in a weird dialect for a day, i.e. Pig Latin or Pirate.
• Play hide and seek in a library, without much noise of course.
• Have a blank or ruled journal. Both of you can write little notes when the two of you are on dates. If one is out-of-town, let that person bring the journal and jot down what happened or other little nothings.
• Trace schedules of local bands' gigs. Appreciate homegrown talent!
• Exchange a pair of socks. It's the closest the both of you can get into literally being in each other's shoes.
• Horror movie marathon! See who gets spooked out first.
• Take a class together, something you're both interested in. Not only you guys could have more time together but it can also hone your skills and talents.
• Exchange personalities for a day. Tell people that you're him and vice versa. Pick up even the littlest mannerisms of your significant other.
• Go to a music CD shop. Stick little Post-its on the back of each case, indicating whether the artist is good or bad according to your taste.
• Watch a senseless cartoon together and try finding profound meanings for each scene.
• Promote healthy competition! Start a video game or something of the sort at the same time and see who finishes first.
• Find a place where the both of you can watch the stars together. Name as many constellations as you can. If the both of you don't know much, bring reference with you.
• Have a "gift theme" per month for the lulz. Take note that it doesn't have to be expensive.
• Create an invisible friend for a day.Talk to him, introduce him to your friends or whatever you like. When people say you've gone crazy, tell them "Hush! You're hurting his feelings."
• Have a backwards date! Do everything backwards from what you normally do on a date.

Well, these are just some ideas of mine. You can alter it according to your taste or whatever. The important part here is to have a blast. =) You can do this with a bestfriend, too!

image slightly unrelated, but Keiichi Morisato and Belldandy is my favorite anime couple!
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