Public Transportation

I'm lucky that I not only have a lifestyle that includes public transportation but that the parts I take are quite enjoyable. Just now I was thinking about all my friends and family and I can count on one hand those who regularly take public transportation. Most live in suburbia or smaller towns which explains why. Strange - just noticed that. 

But that's not why I'm posting. I'm on way into work and as the bus I'm on pulls up to the subway station (end of the line), the bus driver bellows out,

"Have a good weekend. Stay warm."

Isn't that a great way to start the day?  I'm glad I started getting into the habit of saying 'good morning' or 'hello' to the bus driver when I board. I forget how it came about, I think I was just being friendly, or was taking after my mom. Anyways it inadvertently paid off a few months later. I was heading to the bus stop and when I was still a block along comes the bus. I started running for the stop but it was too far away to catch the bus. My only hope was that there would be a bunch of people at the stop that would take some time boarding allowing me to catch up. 

I glance at the stop and I was doomed - it was empty. No one there which means the bus just cruises by. If I was a little closer some drivers might stop but not all. I hear the bus right behind me as I'm sprinting, knowing it's a failed attempt but at least getting some cardio in. 

Next thing I know the bus has 'cut me off'. It has pulled over to the sidewalk mid-block, far from the bus stop. Just for me to board. I'd never seen this before and was surprised. 

I board and breathlessly thank the driver. He was all smiles and said good morning as we pull back into traffic. A moment later as I was in my seat catching my breath it all clicks into place. I see many different bus drivers and I have to admit they all blur together but I did vaguely recognize this guy. I must have been saying good morning for weeks to him. 

Anyways, conclusion is that I like my public transportation - every now and then I'm pleasantly surprised on my routine commute. And an added benefit is it gives me time to do other things like blog posts!