I have the worst luck in the world when it comes to catching the bus. When I step outside of my apartment I only have to take a couple of steps before I can see the bus stop, and at least 7 out of 10 times the bus is leaving the exact moment I can see it. This leaves me with a pretty good wait until the next bus comes, especially if I am waiting for campus loop.
So what can we possibly do to entertain ourselves? Well, after countless times of just missing the bus I have found the best ways to occupy that stationary time.
MEDITATE
Extensive studies* show that meditation is one of the top five best things you can do for your body. Ideally one should meditate for at least twenty minutes to fully tap into the vibrations of the soul and universe, but five to ten minutes will never hurt you. Well… it may hurt your butt if you sit on the concrete.
ELBOW LICK
Other extensive studies* show that a person cannot feel their elbow being licked unless they are watching the action take place. This is a perfect way to test your stealth and see how long you can go without being noticed. I have heard that the official* record is 16 elbows licked (not 16 people, so there were some left and right elbows licked).
PLANKING*
Planking is where you lay flat across any surface imaginable. This totally rad* trend tests one’s physical and creative limits. All of the cool* kids are planking, and if you are not planking, you are not a cool kid*. PLANKING* 4* LYFE*!
BECOME A STATUE
We can all agree* that those street performers that stand perfectly still, like a statue, are the most talented people on earth. These people are also extremely good at playing dead people in movies and TV shows, which means they are the total package. Don’t you want to become the total package? Get practicing!
SING WHEELS ON THE BUS
It fits the occasion.
DO THE USUAL
Ok, I understand that not many people are going to try out these tips for waiting at the bus stop. The fact is, there isn’t much to do. Stick the the basics. Pull out that phone that you can never get away from and try your best to get 3 stars on the last level of Angry Birds (that game is still cool, right?). Put in some ear buds and crank that music. Avoid eye contact as much as possible (That is common courtesy, and a main rule on the NYC subway system), and don’t get into peoples personal bubbles. We are all trying to get to class, and none of us want our commute to be interrupted. Life is about the journey, not the destination.
THE REFERENCE STARS
1. No extensive studies were done or researched for this article.
2. Refer to one.
3. I made that up
4-9. Planking never has been, nor ever will be, cool.
10. Some may disagree.
