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carpe diem

Carpe diem is a Latin phrase that is interpreted as "seize the day," encouraging people to embrace and make the most of their time. (interjection)

When you are trying to get someone to be spontaneous and come on a trip with you, you might say "carpe diem!"

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See carpe diem in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See carpe diem in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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