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Making the Time Fly Past When You're Commuting

Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Coffee in a paper cup


Time may fly past when you're the driver of a train, when you're riding on the footplate there and back again, but it doesn't when you're the passenger.



You need things to make the journey better or pass the time when the train or bus is late.  Here's what I use to make the commute better:
  • Notepad.  For scribbling down reminders, notes on ideas, to do lists.  And then crossing them off when they're done. 
  • Something to read.  Metro to catch up on news, plus a Kindle loaded with books.
  • A phone.  To play games on.  Preferably ones that don't use up all the battery or wifi allowance. With a great playlist on as music makes a long commute seem shorter.  And access to social media to check Facebook, Instagram or ...
  • The right kit.  Hat, gloves and a scarf when it's cold and a bottle of water for when it's hot. Plus, if you have small travelling companions, healthy snacks, a drink, something to read, something to do and a Tablet loaded with stuff to watch / listen to.  With headphones.  The rest of the carriage does not want to listen along too.
How do you while away the time whilst getting to work?  (No news by the way.  The process trundles on and I am job hunting).

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  1. Fran Jones27 April 2016 at 10:14

    A kindle or book is a must have for me as dont often have time to read at home, as well as drinks and a snack! #bestandworst

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    1. Mrs Tubbs28 April 2016 at 11:34

      I love my Kindle and wouldn't be without it on a journey. It's so useful and means you don't get stressed when the train is late

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  2. Jeremy Barnes27 April 2016 at 14:26

    I have a half hour drive both ways to work, but if I could spend that time sitting back and letting someone else handle that while I wrote or read I would jump at the chance

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    1. Mrs Tubbs28 April 2016 at 12:23

      I work in central London so couldn't drive in . Even if I could drive

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  3. Mel @mydaysni27 April 2016 at 18:03

    Being at home with young kids I think I would enjoy a daily commute of just sitting doing nothing, and not 'listening'. The reality is I usually need a strong coffee just to survive!

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    1. Mrs Tubbs30 April 2016 at 21:57

      Strong coffee is one of life's essentials!!! Thank you for commenting

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  4. Mrs G28 April 2016 at 21:09

    It's funny because as a parent of two under fives, the idea of sitting on a long journey being bored sounds quite idyllic! One day I'm sure I'll regret thinking that ;-)
    Thanks for linking up with #coolmumclub

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    1. Mrs Tubbs30 April 2016 at 22:00

      I'm not sure a long journey with two under fives would be very idyllic! I remember travelling with the Tubblet at that age and is was really stressful!

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  5. Sarah Howe29 April 2016 at 05:38

    When I used to bus and train I actually read loads it was great!! No I drive it just has to be music. My Spotify or the radio. You look like you keep very busy. Thanks for sharing with #bestandworst xx

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    1. Mrs Tubbs30 April 2016 at 22:04

      I love listening to music :). Thank you for commenting and for hosting each week

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