Multi-tasking in Traffic

Traffic used to get the best of me. Until recently, it was one of those things that I would literally plan out my day in order to avoid being stuck in.

I recently took a job in the city and upon leaving work on my first day, I realized, “Damn…there is a ton of traffic…it’s going to take me an hour to get home and I’m never going to make my spa appointment!”

At first I was aggravated, but then I glanced to my right and noticed the sultry romance novel I purchased from the Barnes and Nobel Best Seller table earlier that day.

Since I was literally sitting in stand-still traffic, I decided to read my luscious novel and make the most of my time.

Turns out that was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. No longer was I an out-of-control, road-raged–driver-stuck-in-traffic…Oh contraire. I was completely engrossed in my delicious novel while everyone else was irritated and irrational in the height of their commute. Reading a steamy novel while sitting in traffic totally made that hour stand-still literally fly by in no time!

I highly recommend this activity to anyone who can’t seem to find the time to read during their hectic day. This is also great for college students who spend all their time partying and not enough time reading, (this last statement is not in reference to me…seriously.)

Note: this activity is not recommended for stop and go traffic. Use this idea STRICKLY if you are legitimately in “stand-still” traffic. Reading while DRIVING...probably not the best idea...FYI.