Get an ebike! My commute is 24mi (28.6km) each way and it takes me about 1hr 15mins. With some bone conduction headphones and a podcast it's really enjoyable.
Praxinoscope
I got run over, broke my arm, got surgery, and still love bike commuting. I won't let reckless drivers have the power to affect my lifestyle.
360 camera on my helmet now and live in a more bike friendly place.
I've also thrown my bike in the trunk and then biked home. Easy option for those able to bike and live close enough. Also, lots of cities now have bike share stations all around.
Aunty Donna are Aussies.
It says "4 players locally or online" in the linked video
9 to 5
Buying a modern record on vinyl often comes with a code to download the digital version in a high quality format. Check the item description to see if it's included. You could buy it, download the music, and then sell the record to a local shop or donate it if you can't keep it when you travel.
Alternatively, buy the CD and use a disk drive, if you have access to one, to rip the music into a computer.
Do you have access to therapy? This sounds like depression and the best way forward is to talk to a doctor.
Louis Cole is a modern musical genius
The author recommends SteerMouse in the article
You can find Textured Soy/Vegetable Protein in the dried food section of Asian or Mexican markets. It's super cheap and packed with protein.
I also have a decent peanut butter and chocolate vegan protein powder that I ordered from Costco online.