There is an old expression when you are in the Army - or probably any government service...
"Hurry up and wait."
Standing in line is part of the deal, and it isn't just if you are a soldier.
It's also if you're a family member.
And it doesn't matter if you're just alone - or if you have three small children with you.
You get in line.
And you wait.
And wait.
And wait.
So I'm an old hand at waiting in line.I have a couple of tricks.
I ALWAYS always always have a book in my purse/backpack.
And I am WONDERFUL at striking up conversations with ANYONE.
People always like talking about themselves.And if they don't, they love complaining.
Time just FLIES then.
