hey i'm new here, and i'm not too sure where this goes but ill post it here for now until someone moves it.
I'm not an expert at photography, but one time when I was having a couple of rough days. I took my dads camera, I think its a canon rebel. I just went for a walk around my neighborhood and took pictures of everything i found interesting, and between taking pictures I had a chance to notice little things that I normally wouldn't, between fast paced days and driving by. Taking the time to look for something photo worthy, you notice things you normally just fly right by.
I think it was a great experience, and good past time that's both healthy and relaxing. If possible you could probably go with a group of friends, that would make it all the more interesting.

