Looking for Activity
On a weekend in Holland, MI, after you’ve finished all your chores and reading for a few hours, you start trying to find things to do. Staying in the house is getting a tad boring and you just want to find something new and entertaining for a few hours.
The problem with Holland is that there really isn’t anything to do unless you’re hungry, want to grab a drink, or want to watch a movie. There’s no place (that I can think of) that allows you to do something without having to do the previously mentioned things.
This is one of the reasons why Governor Granholm kicked-off the Cool Cities initiative in June, 2003 throughout the state. That being a great idea - Holland hasn’t seen much “coolness” other than a few new restaurant.
The problem is also - I have no idea what I want to do. During the summer months there is quite a bit more to do; due to the warmer weather. Once the winter months come along it’s a bigger challange to find alternative activities.
When in Chicago, there always seems like something is going on (as I’m sure in other bigger cities). If you don’t feel like going to a dance club or grabbing a bite to eat, you can check out a few awesome museums or wander around to a few open galleries. In Holland you simply don’t have those kinds of options.
Meanwhile, I’m stuck sitting in side going back and forth with my wife about different things we might be able to do. So far the best option is to go hang out at Barnes & Nobles.
Something has to be happening in Holland - I just can’t seem to find it and driving around doesn’t seem to help me find anything other than where the closest gas station is.
It’s frusterating - I need something. I’m close to calling in sick for work and going to a bigger city to get my kicks.
paul Says:
love the post… if I had more time, I’d write a post on my site regarding this. Alas, right now, I’m too drained to think about much.