This is a local bus, and if there was snow and ice present, it would be just like now.

The public transportation here is wonderful, and much cheaper than having a car!  For the cost of (6 months of) insurance alone, I could ride the bus all year!  And not have to pay for gas or oil changes or have those headlights glare at me at night!!  There is something very wonderful about driving, though.  It has a relaxing affect on me, that I remember helped me keep my insanity at bay during college.  It's also convenient if you have several bags or bulky furniture.  I actually only rode the bus for two days, but it was several hours of those days, both on the bus and waiting for one.  With limited internet time, though, I've had to be creative in finding the right bus and at the right time.  Some only run during rush hours.  I could go on, but for your sake:

In general, I think people cheer each other on.  At least with all of this job-searching, people have said encouraging things.  Maybe they didn't mean them?  While I'm sure parts of most of us cring a little when someone makes gobs of money, gets married, or is super-happy for some reason (out of jealousy or a little self-hate?) I think we all want others to be happy, have the basics, etc.  Do you agree?

One more thing about buses:  The other day, I nearly missed the first one, but ran out in front of it, and it stopped, even though it was past its designated spot, and it gave me flashbacks of jr high and the city bus and similar things happening then.  I understand mercy on kids, but adults, too?  It was pretty cool.  I felt blessed.