Waiting......

W a i t i n g . . . . How much of our time is spent or wasted on waiting?

It's the little wait times that can be maddening, like waiting for nails to dry or to be called into a doctor's appointment. It could be waiting in line for something pleasant, like a movie or dinner; or something mundane like the post office, or the bank. Or worse, waiting for a plane or waiting for traffic to move. There's not enough time in any of those to actually accomplish anything else.... or is there?

With all the new on-the-go phone apps these days, why not take a minute to browse a new topic? Me, I'd be looking up photography things, but maybe you have an interest in a hobby you haven't tried. Or perhaps you could get one of those small notebooks and begin writing down thoughts, or writing poetry, or even writing notes about the people you see in line around you! There is always crochet or tatting; or one of those easy to read essays that are only a few short pages. You could try an mp3 player, or ipod with different podcasts, an audio book, perhaps some different genre of music you haven't enjoyed before.

Have you ever had an appointment across town, and ended up being there earlier than you expected? Why not drop into a card shop and browse a bit; you might even buy something for one of those birthdays, holidays or special occasions coming up. How productive that would be, saving you a trip to a store at the last minute, because you've been too busy?

Pretend you're a famous person, incognito. Keep a pair of outrageous dark sunglasses,or ones with wild vintage frames in your purse for some of life's boring moments. Feel mysterious, inscrutable. Watch the others in line: are they curious about who might be "behind those Foster Grants" ??

Finding something to do with your waiting time can help a person feel more productive!

All these little diversions work like a charm.

They must; someone took the time to think them up!

Oh look, it's my turn next at the teller.........