Top Ten Tuesday - Things to do while on hold

Recently, I called a government agency and was put on hold for "Approximately 8 minutes."  There were 20 people in front of me.  Knowing how government agencies and being on hold works, I decided to do a bit of multitasking.  So todays Top Ten is...

Top Ten Things To Do While on Hold

1. Make lunch:  Today is Costco's yummy microwave lasagna.  Probably not the most healthy thing to eat, but hey, it's good!
   
   
2. Check e-mail:  This actually distracted me more thatn it was probably worth it while I was trying to navigate the phone menu, but I needed to do something productive!  I learned that there's a video virus going around Facebook, so if one of your friends sends you a link to a video about your hindquarters, don't click on it!
   
   
3. Blog:  Like right now, I'm on hold and blogging at the same time!
   
   
4. Clip your fingernails:  Mine are getting way too long for typing effectively and playing the piano.
   
   
5. Read the funnies: They're funny and a great distraction from the annoyance of being on hold.
    
6. Eat a snack: Probably not the best thing to do just before lunch, but I'm pregnant and bored.  Bad combination!
   
   
7. Visit the restroom:  This one is dangerous because an actual person might answer your call in the middle of this "visit."  But sometimes it's an emergency!
   
   
8. Charge your cell:  This only works if you're set to sit while you're on hold, like me. 
   
   
9. Rotate the laundry:  I have a HUGE pile.  How about you?
   
   
10. Prepare a salad for lunch:  I love salad with lasagna!