It’s Chinese New Year! I dare say that some of you are going back to your respective hometowns to celebrate. I know I am! Yet, it can be a pain to be caught in a traffic jam, no? What was meant to be say, a 5-hour drive from point A to point B could last up to, 7 hours maybe? And it can be a boring.
Here are some fun things you can do when you are caught in what may look like the jam of the century. (WARNING: Other road users may think you are crazy - or they just won’t realize a thing!)
Blast that music!
Yes, many of us listen to music; either from the radio or your own collection of songs. Put it on reasonably loud! (We would not want any accidents now, do we?) When it is said reasonably loud, not the discotheque kind of loud that would make your car look like a moving disco but loud enough for you to listen to any honking from either ways.
In this case, play Chinese New Year songs! What is more joyous than that? You are on your way to where you grew up from after all!
Yes, many of us listen to music; either from the radio or your own collection of songs. Put it on reasonably loud! (We would not want any accidents now, do we?) When it is said reasonably loud, not the discotheque kind of loud that would make your car look like a moving disco but loud enough for you to listen to any honking from either ways.
In this case, play Chinese New Year songs! What is more joyous than that? You are on your way to where you grew up from after all!
Read something*
This is a personal favourite! Bring along something light to read like Dik Cergas or Doraemon, or even Archie comics! But always remember to be aware of the car in front of you. Warning: Only read if you’re a good multi-tasker on the road. If not, DON’T EVER TRY!
Use Your Imagination
This is the fun part; you could imagine many things (Hey, do not take it that way!) You could imagine being caught in a jam is like obstacles where you fight your way through a scary jungle or even fight dragons. Your focus is to the arms of a valiant prince or a beautiful damsel in distress; which is actually, home or your destination. Or, since you are going back to your hometown, just imagine the joy on your family’s face to see you coming home for a special occasion like Chinese New Year! (I know I am excited about getting onto that plane to see my grandpa!)
My advise – Just do not get too carried away with your daydreaming that could lead you to forget about your surroundings, and safety!
This is the fun part; you could imagine many things (Hey, do not take it that way!) You could imagine being caught in a jam is like obstacles where you fight your way through a scary jungle or even fight dragons. Your focus is to the arms of a valiant prince or a beautiful damsel in distress; which is actually, home or your destination. Or, since you are going back to your hometown, just imagine the joy on your family’s face to see you coming home for a special occasion like Chinese New Year! (I know I am excited about getting onto that plane to see my grandpa!)
My advise – Just do not get too carried away with your daydreaming that could lead you to forget about your surroundings, and safety!
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Snap away!*
Almost everyone now owns a camera-phone. So, be the model AND the photographer and shoot away! Who knows, one out of those pictures could be a potential model search photo! Just avoid ending up as the ‘hot topic’ on the internet.
You can also take pictures of your surroundings if you are not the type to take your own pictures. Maybe the cloud, the jam or some ignorant driver or even weird looking car plate numbers.
You can also take pictures of your surroundings if you are not the type to take your own pictures. Maybe the cloud, the jam or some ignorant driver or even weird looking car plate numbers.
Karaoke sessions in the car!
This is my favourite thing to do when I am caught in a jam. No doubt, people might think you are crazy because in actual fact, you look like you are talking to yourself – but as long as you are happy! :D If you want to sing without looking like a lunatic, please use your hands-free and put it on to make you look like you are engaged in a conversation on your phone. But you are not alone, then, it would make you look less. ;) Chinese New Year songs are seriously catchy. Sing along even if you do not know the lyrics.
This is my favourite thing to do when I am caught in a jam. No doubt, people might think you are crazy because in actual fact, you look like you are talking to yourself – but as long as you are happy! :D If you want to sing without looking like a lunatic, please use your hands-free and put it on to make you look like you are engaged in a conversation on your phone. But you are not alone, then, it would make you look less. ;) Chinese New Year songs are seriously catchy. Sing along even if you do not know the lyrics.
Play verbal games
There are a lot of verbal games online you can play (Example: http://www.chevroncars.com/learn/fun-games/fun-car-games). Of course if you have passengers.
There are a lot of verbal games online you can play (Example: http://www.chevroncars.com/learn/fun-games/fun-car-games). Of course if you have passengers.
Communicate!
This applies when you are not driving alone. You could ask your passengers about their day and then conversation will flow by itself later. I am sure, conversations about missing Mum’s cooking will always be an issue.
This applies when you are not driving alone. You could ask your passengers about their day and then conversation will flow by itself later. I am sure, conversations about missing Mum’s cooking will always be an issue.
Please, when doing one of all the above, ALWAYS be careful when you are driving. Do NOT text or make calls and always be aware of your surrounding. Buckle up and lock up. Most importantly, if you are unfit to drive, let someone else do the driving. Be sure you are not under any influence when driving!
Happy Chinese New Year and have a safe trip, everyone!
* NOT recommended for manual drivers and Non-multitaskers.
[Credits to Sharifah]
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