Occasionally, I take public transport. EVERYBODY is on their phone, even groups of children and youngsters interacting with each other are on their phone at the same time, either doing something else or sharing with their friends. Single people are on the phone. I am no exception, it seems a good time to catch up on whatever I do on the smartphone. But I sometimes wonder: I used to observe, I used to sort my thoughts when I had these “unproductive” times. Is my brain missing these productive “downtimes”?
It probably is. I do sit and watch sometimes, often eying up a photo that I know I won’t take. And sometimes I read a book – if on a longer journey. But the phone wins more often – emails, messages, shopping, sometimes just making notes
I agree, Janet. I have very mixed views about mobile phones – great to stay in touch and communicate with friends, but can also be so isolating and addictive
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I would never be able to stand up in those, specially from that seat!! What a great portrait 😀
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Forgot to say: I like the second photo because the skater’s clothes mimick the colours of the map. Great!
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Thanks Elke. I have to admit I hadn’t thought of the colours, but I like that one too. It states its location and tells a bit of a story.
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Occasionally, I take public transport. EVERYBODY is on their phone, even groups of children and youngsters interacting with each other are on their phone at the same time, either doing something else or sharing with their friends. Single people are on the phone. I am no exception, it seems a good time to catch up on whatever I do on the smartphone. But I sometimes wonder: I used to observe, I used to sort my thoughts when I had these “unproductive” times. Is my brain missing these productive “downtimes”?
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It probably is. I do sit and watch sometimes, often eying up a photo that I know I won’t take. And sometimes I read a book – if on a longer journey. But the phone wins more often – emails, messages, shopping, sometimes just making notes
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These days too many breaks include time on a phone. Rather depressing, but I like the photo.
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I agree, Janet. I have very mixed views about mobile phones – great to stay in touch and communicate with friends, but can also be so isolating and addictive
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Nice one .Looks very much absorbed & concentrating hard on a plan!
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Nice one. Especially the one with the map!
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A wheely good one Debbie 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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Looks like a busy break
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🙂
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