Things to do on a rainy day

Its monsoon here in the east - and though usually I would complain, it has brought much relief from the scorching heat and humidity of this city. . A rainy day can be a great opportunity to do some things that you have been procrastinating about doing on account of beautiful sunny weather - it can be as productive or as restful as you please. So instead of complaining, I spent a lovely Saturday morning thinking  up (and doing) some silly and serious things which one can do on a rainy day that don't involve lethargically watching tv/series/movies - since I live alone, my list/ suggestions reflect my dwelling situation.

1. although not in order - a good start to a rainy day is just sleeping in a bit :)
2. change/assign ring tones to different people (do this alone - doing this in the company of others is annoying, I assure you) 



making bulgur for the 1st time (with chicken and veg)

3. try a new recipe   
4. if you don't have all the ingredients, try to make something decent with what you have in stock- that can also be an adventure
5. meditate
6. read the bible
7. read a book
8. exercise
9. do laundry (which unfortunately you will have to hang indoors or tumble dry)
10. sort out your cupboard, set aside items you want to donate. 
11. clean your fridge - rinse the dirt on the lids of your sauce bottles (you know that black stuff - gross)
12. make a bucket list or set some kind of goals for the foreseeable future
13. (learn to) edit photos (if you have any software) - the outcome can be really rewarding
14. organize your photos and documents on your computer into folders
15. delete movies and series that you have watched 
16. blog or make notes on blog posts you still need to do
17. Wikipedia things, find out how they are made or  places you've heard of, find out where they are 
18. research new work opportunities you might look into in the future
19. teach yourself chess something online (free is always better of course)
20. pray
21. reply to emails 
22. send someone a message you haven't talked to in a while that you know will be surprised to hear from you
23. plan an event - charity, birthday, farewell, next/fantasy vacation, your wedding (a girl can dream)
24. write in your journal
25. do your budget planning
26. embark on a crafty project (hand made cards are a good start)
27. look for and download some new music
28. sort out paperwork (old printouts, magazines and newspapers etc that need to be thrown out)
29. rearrange manageable furniture pieces to give your place a new look - a new set up might reveal some hidden floor space :)
30. pamper yourself - face mask, long soak in bath (how i wish), cut and paint your nails fun colours

my friend Raquel - she looks prettier in a mask than I ever will :)

Final thoughts
What things do you like to do on a rainy day?