I call it sing time. You can call it whatever you want to, but a little diversion while winding your way home is both relaxing and invigorating. Perhaps you already have a long commute to work, or maybe you know several ways to get home, but having a little sing time along the way keeps it entertaining and light-hearted.
You could work in a metro area and live in a rural setting, or perhaps the other way around. But the travel time is the important factor to some good, light-hearted sing time. Commutes in large cities are long and monotonous and oftentimes boring, a bit different than our rural cousins, who may not have the traffic, but know what the long and winding road is all about.
Sing time doesn't have to cost you money. The radio is free. But, if you want, you can subscribe to satellite radio, buys CD's of your favorite artist, or even buy audio books. Whatever you choose, turn it up loud and tune out the road rage around you. The whole concept is to open up a new attitude for you and your time off with family and friends. And attitude equals altitude when it comes to enjoying your time away from work. Please note: Don't turn it up so loud you can't hear an emergency vehicle trying to get around you. Funny I know, but just check your mirrors every few seconds!
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So, yeah, you have a tough job. And whether it's classic rock, opera, hip hop, R&B, or anything else you like to listen to, just have some sing time on the way home from work. It'll lighten your evening and if somebody cuts you off in traffic, just smile and sing to them.
