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How do you spend your time in between events? [Obligatory GA inside]

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Carlo

I find that sometimes I have nothing to do when waiting for bus, I tend to check fb on my mobile but there are times where there is nothing to read.

So I am wondering what do you do during that moment of free time? I am looking for something simple to read, any suggestions are welcomed. :)

Also I have slight motion sickness so I usually just stare at the road when I'm inside the bus.

Obligatory GA :)

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Carlo

No problem, I am not really a book reader though, especially to read during a short period of time, I would either read a book for a longer period of time or just don't read at all.

Thanks for the suggestion :)

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Bombaklats

Stephen king books and if ur into anime u could try manga. The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is also a nice book if u like this kind of stuff

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Carlo

Oh I'll check it out.

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ET3D

I don't have any free time, but what about gaming on the phone?

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Carlo

I feel gaming takes too much time, and it is difficult to pause if the bus arrives...

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onk

For motion sickness while traveling-> maybe audio books? . I mostly listen to audiobooks on plane, because it reduces noise around me and gives some entertainment.
Otherwise sometimes if I have to wait for somebody, mostly at other companies location, I just use my phone ..it´s looks more business than reading in a erotic book... puzzle games like mathdoku (sudoku with calculations), e-magazines..things like this

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Carlo

Audio books sound good, I never tried that before, perhaps it is time to start.

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RowdyOne

If you can. make your first audio book A Short History Of Everything (Almost Everything?) by Bill Bryson, it's brilliant

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Carlo

Wow, thanks for the suggestion, this seems really interesting and we can gain knowledge at the same time. Two birds in one stone. :)

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Klinge

+1 - only read the paper version but it is brilliant!

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RowdyOne

Hungry Shark Evolution is my current mobile gaming addiction...LOTS of fun in that...or Jelly Jump, WaveWave, ZigZag, those kinds of games are GREAT for short bursts of keeping occupied

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Carlo

Right, or I could surf google play during that free time, good idea :)

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Rauchen

Smoke!
Now, seriously, I play Crossy Road lately or listen to audiobooks, all-time classics preferred (Treasure Island, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Moby Dick...)

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Carlo

cool, sounds like audio book reading is a good idea. Anyway, I'm using an android phone, any idea which app I should use?

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Rauchen

Sorry but unless you're an Italian Carlo the only audiobooks I've got in english came from some random bundle.
Maybe you should check the Kindle app from Google Play. There's plenty of free ebooks there as well.

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Carlo

Sure, I'll check them out. :)

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Carlo

I don't really mind black and white. Do you read physical books or just read it on your device?

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Ormagodon

I listen to music.

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Kurt117

i mostly listen to music and just try to think about something :| :D
and i have a lot of handheld consoles and sometimes (especially for long trips) i play some games.

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Paulusi
  • music
  • phone calling (yeah i talk a lot)
  • considering how my previous day was and what i could have done better during that day
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Carlo

Not a lot of people do self reflection (me included), though I think it definitely helps in making you a better person.

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Paulusi

then start doing it :D

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Carlo

will try :)

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Vassay

I play FF6 right now when I commute by metro =) As for motion sickness - your body can be trained to overcome that =) Exercise your inner ear, and it will get stronger, meaning you won't get nauseated easily ;)

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Carlo

really? I'll google that and see

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Vassay

Everything that involves spinning your body and/or head works. Look up pilot and astronaut training, they use rotating mechanisms to strengthen person's immunity to nausea. Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRYEYZirETk

Regular person can do it at home or park - use carousel or something similar, spin until you feel you're gonna vomit, rest for a bit, spin in other direction. Worked for me, I never feel motion sick anymore ;)

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Carlo

I see I see, maybe I seldom play spinning activities (or roller coaster ride etc) as a kid and that causes me more prone to motion sickness.

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Carlo

just checking the video, holy crap that is intense :)

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Vassay

I tried more lo-fi version of this, it had smooth spinning, without jerking back and forth, but was also 3-axis =) What can I say, I managed to spend 3 minutes in there and didn't get sick =)

So yeah, practice more, and you'll get better and better ;)

P.S. another way to train your brain is to play Half-Life 2 in Oculus Rift. DK1 and DK2 will get you dizzy almost right away when you start playing :D Though it gets progressively easier each time you try. Good luck, mate =)

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guppy44

I haven't done audiobooks either, but my friends tell me they're great. :)

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Carlo

it seems good since you don't have to focus your eyes on something, I downloaded a few app for audiobook, guess I'll try out tomorrow. :)

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ShadowXPuppet

I usually open fb or text message my friends. Might read some manga if I'm really bored or listen to some music. But if you've got motion sickness I'd suggest not reading anything from your mobile while traveling, that doesn't end up well. So I guess music is your best bet?

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Carlo

Yea, sometimes I listen to music in the bus, but sometimes would like to do something more than that. I can read for a short while while the bus is moving (like 5 mins) with no side effect, but usually I'll feel slightly dizzy if i look at my phone longer than that.

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ShadowXPuppet

Stare out the window and think about your day. What happened and what you will be doing. Be lost in thought.

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