Fold the best paper airplane possible. Try researching folds on the internet, or, even borrow a book from the Library…

The arrivals at a big Airport is always a great place to pass the time and see the amazing aircraft coming and going.  Maybe you can spot a unique Airplane like the Magic Plane.

When your out and about and you come across something funny or notable, capture it and share it with your friends online via your favourite forum. It doesn’t matter if you like hotdogs or not. If you see the Oscar Meyer Wiener truck, you need a picture of it, it is hilarious. Which brings us to the “Treat of the Week” Corn Dogs of course…

Catch up on your school work, or better yet, get ahead. You will likely have to miss a number of days due to Doctor appointments, X-rays and physiotherapy. For the first week, you will have to keep your leg up to prevent swelling which means, you will need to be on a couch or a bed with your leg propped up. Unfortunately, Aliens abducting your homework won’t fly.

If you are in the area of a Comic Con, what a fun thing to check out! Or, you can practice your own Cosplay…

A great place to find inexpensive activites while you are looking for things to do during your recovery…

Pick your favourite card game and practice it until you become so good, you’re ready for the real tables…

Escalators are pretty difficult to navigate on crutches. As soon as you put the crutch on the moving stair, you loose your footing. If possible use the elevator!

Check out your local Convention Centre or Exhibition Halls for trade shows or special events. Maybe your city has it’s own fascinating history or unique event. The Vancouver Convention Centre for instance has on display the 2010 Winter Olympic Medals and Torches …

Auto shows, Trade Shows and other special events are always a great way to get out and enjoy something new. Check and see what you can find coming up during your recovery. The local newspaper is a great place to start…

Rent a wheelchair to get around town. With a broken leg, it can be difficult to stand for extended periods of time. The Wheelchair was a great invention. Don’t be shy, use one! And if you dare, you can pimp your ride. You might as well make it as cool as possible while you have it, best to use removable stickers though…

Here is a great strategy game that never gets old! How cool to master this one. Chess is one of my favourite board games. Now is a good time to dust off your favourite games, maybe Monopoly or Life…

Master the art of going up and down stairs on crutches. It is not as easy as it looks! It takes some practice, but you can always go up and down without the crutches on a set of treacherous stairs. It is almost fun!

It is always best to be in the know. Look for events, trade shows, concerts, movies or anything that you might enjoy while you are laid up. With all the extra time you have recovering, you wouldn’t want to miss something enjoyable for lack of planning…

If you think fumbling in the dark is tough, try fumbling in the dark with a broken leg, crutches and no light.  A great time to source out where all of your flashlights, smartphones, tablets and candles are is when the lights are on. Be prepared for power outages and the need to get up in the middle of the night.  Better yet, outfit your crutches with LED lights made for a bike, they are small, inexpensive and work like a charm…