I’m sitting in a hospital waiting room with possibly a 6+ hour wait ahead of me.

Any tips to pass the time?

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Thinking up baby names? I prefer the old classic family names, none of these inane made-up abominations people hang on kids lately. If you're not waiting for a new person, I hope whatever it is isn't too terrible. Hang in, feel better, get well soon! And read something good on your phone to pass the time. Or, veg out on TikTok, that can make six hours go by in a blur.

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Thanks for the suggestions! I did get on tik tok and enjoy some hilarious videos

Download a fun game? Or talk to the person next to you? You never know what you could learn from them haha

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What are some fun games? I have Tetris on my
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I like to play chess to pass time!

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I unfortunately did not have access to a chess board but yes that can be fun

I play solitaire! 😂

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Love solitaire! I have it on my phone as well

Oof. That is tough. I like to bring books and an eReader.

I think games would be fun too!

And then I would probably buy the heck out of my husband.

I hope your wait was far less than 6 hours.

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OMG, I can't imagine waiting that long. I'm glad you were able to find things to keep you busy.

I would complete the hardest crossword puzzles ever lol

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Sounds challenging lol

I usually try to get some work done whenever that sort of thing happens to me (and then I don't claim that day off my PTO, save that for the recovery days)

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Ooo great idea! I am going to save this idea for next time

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