Our group tradition: choose one monthly thing we actually keep doing

Context

We all say “let’s do something regularly”, and then life happens. The easiest way to make a tradition stick is to pick one format that feels natural and low effort, and commit to it for a few months. Not a perfect plan, just a rhythm that gives us an excuse to see each other.

This proposal isn’t about locking people into a schedule or turning fun into admin. It’s about choosing the one monthly ritual that has the best chance of surviving busy weeks, travel, and different budgets. Once we choose the format, we can keep the rest flexible.

What is being decided

We’re picking the tradition format. Each option is meant to be realistic with minimal coordination, and easy to skip without guilt if someone can’t make a specific month.

What tends to make it work

• Same general window each month, even if the exact date moves a bit
• A predictable “host” or “organizer” rotation so it doesn’t fall on one person
• Budget-friendly defaults, with room for occasional upgrades

Use comments to suggest variations that feel like us, not like a generic meetup.