Exercise #1
Write down folk tales/urban legends/history about your city!
I try to do one a day, resorting to bullet points if I don’t feel up to it. I also try to connect them to physical locations: for example, if I walk by a landmark on my way to get groceries, I might jot down the story behind it when I get home. I'll also write down any personal associations, whether those are fun memories or simply the fact that I pass it on my way to the store.
Add pictures or drawing too! I don't like using maps since they can make things a bit complicated, but do feel free to mark them on a map or write down directions (this can be useful for getting to know street names as well).
Whether it’s a short joke or major superstition, it’s a nice way to ground yourself in your city and it’s lore to become more familiar with it. 💖