"I will like it as much as I WANT to"

Thought for the day and every day!

I rode the bus....and survived!

This week I tried taking the bus to work in downtown Seattle. I drive to the Tacoma Dome Station in the morning, wait in line for about 5 minutes, then catch the 590 Sound Transit Seattle Express bus into the city. It drops me off directly across the street from the office, which is very convenient. In the afternoons, I have to walk down hill 3 blocks to 2nd & University to catch the return bus home. I am leaving home at 5:10 in the morning and catching the bus about 5:30. The morning commute is basically professionals heading into the city for work. The afternoon commute is a little more interesting. The passengers range from homeless people (complete with their begging bucket clutched in their hands) to construction workers to me in my business suit and everything in between. It is quite the eclectic group of people. The entire round trip process is about 2 hours and 45 minutes. So far I've been leaving the city pretty early. If I have to work later into the evening, then I'm sure the return trip will get longer.
Although I really don't think I was born to be a bus-person, it sure as heck beats adding the miles to my car, paying for gas, and $25/day for parking!!! The bus pass was provided by my employer, at no cost to me. Can't beat that deal!
Wish me luck as I continue my trek into the city.