It's Friday. Yesterday was filled with family chaos. Today is just leftovers and the start of a long weekend. Instead of lazing around letting the L-tryptophan get to you, maybe you should think about enjoying a fun weekend date. If you already know someone from online well enough to do the weekend thing, here are some ideas:

o Drive to the closest mountains or nature that you can find and rent a bed-and-breakfast or log cabin room for a couple of days.

o Get involved in a weekend volunteer project in a neighboring community. Thanksgiving is a time when many places put on events that volunteers can join in on. And doing that kind of work together can really build a bond.

o Check for cheap flights. Look online to find out where you can go right now at the lowest cost. Be wild!

o Know a family member or friend who is away visiting family all weekend? Ask to borrow their house for a getaway in your own hometown.

If you don't know someone well enough yet to getaway with them for the weekend, go on a day date instead. Thanksgiving is a great time to give thanks for what you've got while allowing yourself to dream about having a little bit more.

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