I lived in a monastery for about a week and loved it. It depends on your idea of fun, but I felt at home there. During the day you work at some task - could be cooking in the kitchen, doing laundry for pilgrims, painting, out in the farms, pruning bushes, bookstore, etc.

The days are very structured- services at at certain times, you eat at certain times, rest at certain times, and work at certain times. As someone who is a bit ADHD I loved that.

Each day felt long, busy and content. I also liked that not really much small talk - every thing is orderly and respectful (amongst the monks anyway) Best sleep of my life.

Still thinking about becoming one however am a bit ADHD and I'd probably mess something up in the services if I was required to read or chant.