It is comfortable to stick to a routine. Wake up, go to the dining hall, run to class, get lunch, do homework, get dinner, run to meetings, then get to bed.

It’s on the iCal. All the classes. All the meetings. All the clubs and projects you overcommitted to. It’s constant and comfortable. 

But most of us are missing the pieces of discomfort that lead to lasting memories. Sure, you can brush it off, saying that it’s too cold out or Boston is just too far away. But leaning into those challenges makes for a lasting memory. 

You don’t even need to change your schedule to embark on a whimsical adventure. Just shift aspects of your routine. 

Try taking your breakfast or a cup of coffee for a walk. Wander to a new location with your meal. From the bench by the back of the library to Parcel B. For lunch, just grab a jacket and sit right outside the dining hall.

Have spare time during lunch? Walk a loop around Babson campus and discover a new building (have you found their arcade yet?). Walk anywhere. Walk to Wellesley College at night, walk to get a bagel in Needham. You could even walk to Boston!  

It’s already March (crazy!) Time seems to be flying by this semester, but by doing something new every day, the days slow down as you collect so many more memories. 

I challenge you to find one new thing (see Google Doc for ideas) and try it this week (even ask those at your table to join). Add whimsy to your iCal if you really need. Let me know how it goes!

Use the Google Doc linked on the QR code to check out and add whimsical ideas: