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9. Using Songs To Measure Distance
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When running outside or visiting the gym and you count distance using music. Measuring the distance helps you to determine how far something is even while you are traveling. "How far is your drive to work?" "It's about 5 songs." It makes no sense to other people, but to you it is absolutely obvious. This unusual approach of distance measurement is evidence of how closely music permeates every day life. It's not only about timing; it's about establishing a personal, relevant scale that transforms ordinary travel into a more fun experience. Many people begin this habit with runs or workouts when the length of a playlist dictates the length of the exercise. Still, it often goes beyond that and becomes a distinctive approach to understand time and space in many contexts. The flexibility and personal character of this approach define its charm. Depending on their taste in music, a "5-song drive" could entail varying distances for each person. While some would find it a fast 15-minute ride with pop tunes, others could find it an epic 40-minute trip scored with progressive rock. This approach also brings some excitement and uncertainty to travel: will you arrive at your location before or following the guitar solo? For the measurer who loves music, it's the ideal mix of rhythm and road, even though it may bewilder those not in on the secret.
