Choices! What will it be? #45

Hello my dear friends, today I am here to participate in the contest organized by our lovely lady @patjewell. As usual, she had given us five words and we were asked to choose one and share our ideas with her and the community. Hum... Could you guess what word I chose this time? Yes, it is PICNIC, which I often organize with my family.

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Consider a sunny day with a gentle breeze and the lush greenery of the countryside around you. What a wonderful opportunity to take a break from our hectic lives and spend time with family or friends. Of course, there will be a delightful picnic! The act of eating a packed meal outdoors, on a carpet in a park, or under the shade of a tree in the countryside, is a beloved tradition that goes beyond simply satisfying our hunger, is it not?

Yes, whenever we are stressed in our lives, we look for an escape to forget about our daily worries and enjoy our time away from the city's pollution and chaos. If that's the case, attending a picnic is the most effective way to accomplish this, right? You are all aware that picnics are popular among both children and adults. It reduces stress and adds variety to our otherwise monotonous routine.

Oh! My dear friends, I forget to explain to you the true meaning of a picnic. In nutshell, eating a meal outside, under the sky, surrounded by fresh air and plants.

Last December, our entire family went to the nearby botanical garden for a picnic. We planned everything for the picnic the day before, down to what we would do and eat. We invited my sister's family over the phone, and they all agreed.

We all left our house the next day around 9.00 a.m. with an excited heart. My sister and I prepared delicious food for our picnic. The picnic area was only a half-hour away from our house.

We arrived at our picnic destination, Gampaha Botanical Garden, around 9.30 a.m. There was a large green field surrounded by many flowers and trees scattered about. The river flowing from the right side of the park was stunning. There was a constant flow of cool breeze coming from the river.

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We adults, including my sister, her husband, and my husband were lying on the grass. The young crowd, which included my son, my daughter-in-law, my sister's son, and his wife, invited us to play cricket with them. We adults soon became tired, so my sister and I walked across the field to the river. My husband and brother-in-law began drinking alcohol.

Our young group was also exhausted from the game and lay on the grass with their eyes closed. Our gents also finished their bottles. So, my sister and I decided it was the best time for the food. We invited our young group and gents to unpack their food and taste them together. After a half-hour of lunch break, we all went for a boat ride. We had a great time while shouting and laughing. It was a thrilling experience that ride through the waves.

That family picnic provided me with memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Our young team had the opportunity to organize a creative game. The picnic not only provided a break from our usual boring life, but it also made us happy and allowed us a quality time to spend with our family.

Additionally, this picnic provided us with various health benefits. The immediate benefit was fresh air. We could breathe oxygen-rich air, which improved our brain function. Another health benefit of our picnic was the reduction of stress by participating in leisure activities such as playing games. We spent several hours outside in the sunlight, which helped us get natural vitamin D. Light movement such as walking, playing, and stretching out of the grass contributed to overall well-being. We were able to enhance the social interaction with our family members and sisters. That was essential for mental and physical well-being.

In conclusion, having a picnic is a celebration of life's simple pleasures. It's a way to get away from the routine, connect with nature, and enjoy the company of loved ones. So, pack a basket, find a scenic location, and let the joy of a picnic brighten your life in ways you can't imagine.

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