If you are a young person in Nigeria stuck in the cycle of a boring day-to-day routine and need something to spice things up, or you need a reason to pick up new adventures and hobbies, then this list of 10 side quests to accomplish before the end of the year would be a great way to spice up your life.
- Attend Raves
Raves have become a huge part of nightlife culture, and they are a great addition to your going-out plans for the rest of the year. Attending raves with friends could be a way to bond and ensure you see each other often.
- Start a Run Club
Exercising, with emphasis on running, is picking up speed as one of the most recommended side quests for youths. It gives you a chance to meet new people, strengthen the bond between you and your friends, and also achieve a new health goal by the end of the year.
- Learn How To Swim
If you still haven’t picked up the skill of swimming, you can challenge yourself with the four months left in the year to pick up the skill. To make it more exciting, you could invite friends and loved ones to join you in learning this new skill.
- Gallery Hopping
Art is an exciting interest to pick up before the year ends, and a good way to incorporate art into your side quests is gallery hopping. You can pick a free weekend to hop around galleries and attend exhibitions, either alone or with friends.
- Pick Up Volunteer Roles
One of the most fulfilling side quests to pursue is volunteering. It gives you a chance to give back to the community, impact others’ lives, and meet new people who may share your interests. Lagos has animal shelters and charities where you can volunteer.
- Restaurant Hopping
An underrated side quest to pick up could be restaurant hopping. Making a goal to try all Asian restaurants or Mexican restaurants in your state before the end of the year gives you enough locations to visit for a few weeks. It also gives you a chance to try out good food and make a thing out of reviewing the meals you enjoy.
- Picking Up A New Skill/Certification
Learning never goes out of style, and a side quest that could keep you occupied for the entirety of the year is picking up a digital skill like social media management or basic graphic design using free smartphone apps. This gives you the chance to learn something new and also affords you a backup plan if you are ever considering a career change.
- Join a Cooking Class
This side quest affords you the chance to spice up your cooking skills, try new recipes, and come out on top with a certificate and time spent trying new meals. It also prepares you in time for the meals you’ll be preparing during the year-end holidays.
- Picking Up Jewellery Making
This skill acquisition affords you the chance to learn a new skill and relax, and also gives you the opportunity to give your loved ones something you created. You can easily make this a group activity by inviting your family and friends to learn alongside you.
- Plan Monthly Themed Dinners
Dinners are always a great side quest, and even better when they help you reach into your inner child. With these themed dinners, you can bring all your loved ones together in one space for trivia nights, charades, and other special events.
