We all hate waiting. It is for a fact that all humans have this impatient bone in our bodies that we just can't let go.
I, for a one, is a living evidence. And I just experienced it today.
While I'm on my way towards the university's accounting dept., I happened to walk by a FREAKISHLY LONG LINE of people; they're all looking tired and sweaty. I feel bad for them for having to go through that situation. Then, I realize, as I was nearing to my destination, I'm about to be one of them.
I have to. But hell no, I'm not doing it. I'm not gonna go towards the tail of that line and wait for eternity.
I was about to leave when I pondered about the challenges I experienced to get here today. The troubles of waking up in the morning, traveling from Bulacan to Manila, and facing the ever famous, MANILA TRAFFIC. All of a sudden, I realized that I didn't confronted all of it to accomplish nothing today.
Fast forward. I did face it and I'm proud to say that I successfully avoid giving up to that long line.
How? I did several things while I'm on that line and I guess you can get some ideas from them in case you're stuck in a long line.
These are some of them:
1. MAKE A CHECKLIST
Yes, since it's like your time wherein you're not busy surfing the web or watching the TV. Why not make it productive? Plan the things that you needed to do for a week. Or even plan where you're going to eat after this ruckus. Trust me, the thought of food during these times is a MUST to survive.
2. READ YOUR EBOOKS
I know for a fact that I'm not the only one here with unfinished novels. Books that I should've read ages ago which I didn't because I'm not that bored yet to have time finishing that book. Now's the perfectly boring time to do that because you have no other choice but to do so.
3. USE YOUR PHONE FOR GAMES/SURFING
A cliche. No need to explain.
4. CONTEMPLATE ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE
Really, this one's really effective. I've spent an hour doing this and it really eats up time. Try asking if what you're doing right now is really you should be doing. ARE YOU REALLY LIVING YOUR LIFE THE WAY IT SHOULD BE LIVED? Are you living it to the fullest and not holding back? It also helps to fight insomnia perhaps, because instead of doing it before bed, you've done it while waiting in line.
5. THINK OF YOUR LOVED ONES
A bit related to no. 5. Well, ask yourself if you're treating them right. Or are you taking them for granted? Been there, done that. It's the biggest mistake you'll ever do in your life if you let them go without giving them what your heart really wants to give them. (Your parents, perhaps)
6. TRY NOT TO SLAP THAT GUY WHO TRIES TO CUT LINES
Really? I experienced this today and believe me, It's really annoying. Seeing them do that without even thinking of others who sacrificed just to be decent enough not to cheat is so EXASPERATING. It's never an excuse that you're in a hurry, jerk. We all are.
And these are the things I did to avoid dying during waiting for a long line. It worked for me and I guess you can try doing it in case you need to survive long lines.
PS. I'm still not done with that business.
I, for a one, is a living evidence. And I just experienced it today.
While I'm on my way towards the university's accounting dept., I happened to walk by a FREAKISHLY LONG LINE of people; they're all looking tired and sweaty. I feel bad for them for having to go through that situation. Then, I realize, as I was nearing to my destination, I'm about to be one of them.
I have to. But hell no, I'm not doing it. I'm not gonna go towards the tail of that line and wait for eternity.
I was about to leave when I pondered about the challenges I experienced to get here today. The troubles of waking up in the morning, traveling from Bulacan to Manila, and facing the ever famous, MANILA TRAFFIC. All of a sudden, I realized that I didn't confronted all of it to accomplish nothing today.
Fast forward. I did face it and I'm proud to say that I successfully avoid giving up to that long line.
How? I did several things while I'm on that line and I guess you can get some ideas from them in case you're stuck in a long line.
These are some of them:
1. MAKE A CHECKLIST
Yes, since it's like your time wherein you're not busy surfing the web or watching the TV. Why not make it productive? Plan the things that you needed to do for a week. Or even plan where you're going to eat after this ruckus. Trust me, the thought of food during these times is a MUST to survive.
2. READ YOUR EBOOKS
I know for a fact that I'm not the only one here with unfinished novels. Books that I should've read ages ago which I didn't because I'm not that bored yet to have time finishing that book. Now's the perfectly boring time to do that because you have no other choice but to do so.
3. USE YOUR PHONE FOR GAMES/SURFING
A cliche. No need to explain.
4. CONTEMPLATE ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE
Really, this one's really effective. I've spent an hour doing this and it really eats up time. Try asking if what you're doing right now is really you should be doing. ARE YOU REALLY LIVING YOUR LIFE THE WAY IT SHOULD BE LIVED? Are you living it to the fullest and not holding back? It also helps to fight insomnia perhaps, because instead of doing it before bed, you've done it while waiting in line.
5. THINK OF YOUR LOVED ONES
A bit related to no. 5. Well, ask yourself if you're treating them right. Or are you taking them for granted? Been there, done that. It's the biggest mistake you'll ever do in your life if you let them go without giving them what your heart really wants to give them. (Your parents, perhaps)
6. TRY NOT TO SLAP THAT GUY WHO TRIES TO CUT LINES
Really? I experienced this today and believe me, It's really annoying. Seeing them do that without even thinking of others who sacrificed just to be decent enough not to cheat is so EXASPERATING. It's never an excuse that you're in a hurry, jerk. We all are.
And these are the things I did to avoid dying during waiting for a long line. It worked for me and I guess you can try doing it in case you need to survive long lines.
PS. I'm still not done with that business.
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