Josephine

Yea that is hard, 3 hours with bad traffic? My max in traffic is an hour and a half which doesn't happen too often but I am beyond frustrated when that happens.

LoloDSM

If I had a longer commute, I'd buy foreign language tapes or CDs.

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PartyHair

Foreign language CDs is a good idea. My dad taught himself Italian and was starting on Spanish (he was an over the road truck driver).

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WurlyLox

Unavailable without at least three transfers, making it over 2 hours each way, not to mention that since I often arrive and/or leave in the dark, I wouldn't do it where I work!

I listen to self-improvement tapes, etc. at times, but my intentions are usually better than my execution.

Car pools are great if you can find someone with your hours and location - both of mine are too weird.

The drive really beomes rote after a while, and you don't think that much about it - at least that's the way it is for me after all these years.

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likethegum

I drive for a living, so I'm behind the wheel around 10-11 hours a day. I agree with books on tape, as well as informative radio shows, good music (singing a long is a great way to stay alert) and coffee. Talking to people is also an excellent way to stay alert, have you considered carpooling? I've never thought of learning a language, but that's a great idea! I could probably know several by now if I'd thought of that when I started this job!

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My dad said the best ways to stay awake while driving were to drink a lot of coffee, to roll the windows down on cold days, and to have to go to the bathroom REALLY BADLY.

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journotraveler

I know this is not helping but.. shoot me now. I feel for your husband.

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violets

Medussa,
I also commute over an hour. The traffic is unpredictable. Most days its 70 minutes but if there is an accident, yup up to 2 hrs easy. No traffic is 50 minutes but that is rare holiday that I have to work ( MLK, etc).

What I do the most is talk on the phone. I call my parents almost every day. It saves me time because I use to talk to them almost everyday anyway but I was just sitting at home. It really goes quick. Or I listen to the news. Never had audio books but will look into it.

badgercurls

Podcasts are great, too. It reminds me of talk radio, but you get to choose exactly what you want to listen to.

Lotsawaves

I commuted for 1.5 hours one way for 4 years. I would listen to Howard Stern in the mornings and Tom Leykis at night. Music didn't do it for me. I would also blend up a protein shake to drink in the mornings. I guess others would enjoy a Starbucks drink.

I can't do the audio books, because when I start reading/hearing a book, I can't stop until it's done.

Those of you who are doing your hair and makeup in the car scare me.

LAwoman

Oh wow, that sounds rough. I don't know what kind of position he has or if it's possible, but is working remotely an option for him? Many people where I work in DC work out of their homes 2-3 days per week, and only have to commute the alternate days.

If that's not an option--yes, the audio books.

medussa

The Griffin iTrip is a piece of crap. I pulled it out last night and when I attached it to my husband's ipod, it didn't power up. So, the iPod idea is off the table for now. He listened to the Yankee game last night (I think that's what he told me), so the drive was better.

LAwoman, my husband does have remote access but there's no possibilty of him working from home on a regular basis.

Commuting to work by car is a different animal, for sure. And when it's a long commute, it really sucks. But we're just really grateful that my husband is employed. We know so many people who are unemployed right now and it's scary. My good friend's husband is unemployed and his severance is running out. She's a wreck right now. I think that if this were a different economy and the jobs at my husband's level were plentiful, he'd wait for the perfect job to come along. The reality is that pickings are slim and this job is a great stepping stone for my husband, so we need to make this time managable for him.

sarah42

My driving time is about an hour each way, if I have to drop off/pick up the kiddos. Otherwise it's about 30 minutes. Spending that much time on the road really does wear me out, even though it seems like you're just sitting the whole time and it shouldn't be tiring.

I usually listen to NPR or music CD's. Listening to language lessons sounds like a great idea too.

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Only sitting dead still at traffic lights!

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Josephine

LOL, yea who actually does it with the car moving?? Sometimes if I'm in a rush I might have to at the McD's drive through.

medussa

Last week as I drove my sister to the airport, I looked over and in the left lane, some woman was texting while driving. We were going 60mph! I quickly moved away from her.

DarkAngel

Is your husband driving a newer car? If so, take it to the dealership and have them install an ipod integration kit. I had one put in when I bought my car and love it! You can also have them put in at Best Buy and places like that but it was easier for me to have it done when they were doing everything else. I don't know how much it costs but can't imagine it's too much. Whatever it is, it is so worth it.

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Gemini13

She's taking care of four children... including a brand-new baby.

But I'm guessing you probably know that already. Interesting "first" post!

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medussa

teiabear, don't stand behind a fake username to say what's on your mind.

I won't even dignify your question with an answer.

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Yeah, get off the couch & put those Bon Bons away!