Leisure
Date night ideas for the busy
educator
By PreSha Barnes
"Let
us
always
meet
each
other with a smile, for the
smile is the beginning of love.”
- Mother Teresa
A
fter a hectic day of work, many
of us go home with a deep
desire to simply bury ourselves
in bed and sleep. We bring
home our lesson plans, resources and
get caught up with house chores. We
sometimes forget to greet our biggest
supporters, our significant other, with
a smile. They listen with attentive
kindness, as we off-load all of the
day’s ‘drama’ and stressful moments.
Even, if some of us are not guilty of this
daily, there are days when we forget to
celebrate our loved ones. Going out on
a date gets pushed to the background.
It’s time to change this.
Here are a few fun ideas to help you
spice up your date night.
Dinner and a movie
This is a traditional date night activity,
but let me suggest a few new things
to make it more enjoyable. Make
dinner reservations at your favourite
restaurant. Make it special by
requesting pastries or fruits that you
both enjoy to be ready upon your
arrival. Take it a step further by having
a greeting card tucked away with a
special note and a selection of your
loved one’s choice beverages. After
dinner, go catch a movie. Select a
movie that you both will enjoy! During
the movie make sure to snuggle up,
rub his or her arm, this helps to build
closeness.
Late night cruising
Spending time cruising provides a
wonderful and refreshing opportunity
to relax and enjoy each other’s
company. You can book a late night
boat cruise or you can hop into your car
and go cruising alongside the beach,
or winding up and down mountains.
Bring a picnic basket and your camera
to create lasting memories.
Resort and spa getaway
Let’s face it sometimes you need to
get away, but not too far! The UAE
is rich with luxurious and affordable
hotels where you can indulge in a mini
vacation. Plan ahead. You can decide
if you want to be catered to or if you
would prefer a suite with a kitchen, so
you can cook for each other. Use the
time to do fun activities and games
that you love. Remember pamper
yourselves with massages and spa
treatments. P.S. Don’t talk about work!
Dance the night away!
This can be done at home or a
local venue. There are always live
performances places around the city.
Check local listings for performance
dates and times. Get there early to
get good seating. When the music
begins, hit the dance floor and enjoy.
If you prefer to dance at home, create
a playlist and take each other for a twirl
around your living room or wherever
your feet take you!
Double-date
There are always friends who are due
for a date night as well. If you have
children get a sitter, and have a game
night. Use a variety of board games.
You can also create your own games
to play. Bring a dish or call for delivery.
The objective of this evening is to have
fun with friends. A little bit of laughter
won’t hurt!
These are only a few ideas. Date night
can be planned in advance or it can
happen spontaneously. Don’t miss out
on this special time with your loved
one. Make it happen. Relax and enjoy
each other’s company!
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