What to do during 1-hour commute?

tsuzmir

Hope this is right forum, although a bit unusual question methinks. I've just changed my job and for next 3 months i have to drive for approx 50 mins to 1 hr each way. it looks like total waste of time and was wondering how others are using up this time?
cheers!

Buckmark1

I started using public transport and was able to get some work done on the commute

pclive

Saw a guy this morning dry shaving same spot I regularly see a lady doing her makeup all while in free flowing traffic

HeidiHeidi

tsuzmir wrote: »

Hope this is right forum, although a bit unusual question methinks. I've just changed my job and for next 3 months i have to drive for approx 50 mins to 1 hr each way. it looks like total waste of time and was wondering how others are using up this time?
cheers!

If you're going to drive, how else would you propose to use the time except by concentrating on your driving

Get some audio books?

Or see if there's a bus or train, and catch up on your reading.

Or do like the gob****e I passed today on the M50 at rush hour holding up an entire lane at approx. 60kph while texting (or possibly surfing the net for all I know) :eek:

tsuzmir

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

If you're going to drive, how else would you propose to use the time except by concentrating on your driving

hey, this was my question :rolleyes: good call with audio books

long_b

Podcasts can be fun and educational

delly

The Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode 5 Live movie podcast is great and has an extensive back catalogue. As a Drogheda to Dundrum daily commuter, it helps a lot.

dogmatix

Unabridged audiobooks are the way to go. And they are free, if you are a member of your nearest library. I espcially like the BBC books - they are usually dramatised versions with a full cast. A 10 or 12 hour book would last you a week at least.

My driving commute is also about 1 hour each way.

_Kaiser_

I do a similar trek now again every day (pretty much all motorway) but I find the stereo and a USB stick with MP3s for every mood (I have different folders setup - classic rock, current stuff, 80s etc) are great for passing the time. That and making calls on the handsfree* to catch up with people passes the time wonderfully. I actually find the drive pretty relaxing most days and a way to unwind before getting home.

*Does require an ability to multitask though. I tend to drift off mid-sentence if something on the road catches my eye

OldMrBrennan83

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Sterling Archer

But like stated above, podcast and audio books are the best suggestions

hawkwind23

Get a car stereo with a 3.5mm out or usb capabilities
then it makes it easier to do the above stuff as you can download stuff to phone/mp3 player to listen to.

Sunny Dayz

Husband used to commute to Galway from Athlone for a few years. He used to listen to the radio and was a divil for entered their phone or text in competitions (used handsfree or pulled over). The amount of stuff he won cos who else entered these competitions at 7.30 am! Best prizes were a jacket, night away in the Radisson and a sony erricson smart phone which I got good use out of.

savagethegoat

Pick your nose, sing or use the phone? They seem popular choices from observations

colosus1908

I make a playlist of my best fast energy pumping songs and gather as much as possible. Most mp3 is usually in the average range of 3minutes so dat should be about 20 songs in totall. You can mix it with audio books and podcast also.

MadDog76

tsuzmir wrote: »

Hope this is right forum, although a bit unusual question methinks. I've just changed my job and for next 3 months i have to drive for approx 50 mins to 1 hr each way. it looks like total waste of time and was wondering how others are using up this time?
cheers!

Have a nap.

Iwannahurl

Get a driverless car, and sleep an extra hour in it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqSDWoAhvLU