Go for a walk in the middle of the night. Right now it is 3:45 AM, where I live, and I just got back from a walk. I was having trouble sleeping, obviously. Anyway, what a cool feeling it is, to go for a walk in the middle of the night. I only saw one car, and one skunk, in half an hour. That's a pretty good car to wildlife ratio, eh?!?
I actually live quite close to my local city, and it was still very quiet and peaceful. I could hear some air conditioners, and a few transformers on telephone poles, but basically it is as quiet as it ever gets around here... what a treat. Somehow it is just easier to think, when there are no people walking near you. That makes no sense, but it is true, for me at least.
I was hoping to hear crickets and katydids, but they aren't active yet, apparently... maybe in another couple of weeks.
I used to do this fairly often (go out very late at night), a few years ago... I think I probably mentioned it on the IMDB horror board, and possibly here as well. I just have to remind myself not to watch videos of creepypastas like Smiling Man before I go out, or I'll be so scared I can't enjoy the experience.
