Public Transit

Here is the deal. Last December I took a job in central phoenix, about 25 miles one way. I was burning through two gallons of gas a day, a tank every week. Unless you live under a rock you know that's an expensive bill for the luxury of driving myself to work. When you tack on another $50.00 to park you can see this was a costly adventure for a single mom with two kids and no money to spare. I don't even have cable.

I started looking into public transportation and found there are two express routes within two miles of my home, both of which drop me off on the front steps of my office. So I thought I'd check it out. The cost is $87.00 a month. And for what little driving I would have to do it turns out id save about 200 or more dollars a day. So I took the leap and now here I am...bus rider number 23 as we make our way to downtown Gilbert.
I've found many advantages to taking the bus. For starters it is great for the environment and as we already discussed, great for my bank account. But it gives me a little transition time in between the phases of my day. In the morning I can move away from the hectic times of waking up and getting dressed and running to two different schools my children. I can text my easy coast friends for our daily powwow of last night or the upcoming debacles. I can blot if I so please. I get to mentally prepare for the workload heading my way. On the flipside the afternoon ride gives me a little time to unwind from the craziness and demand of my job. I can think to clear my head or write again, like I am now, without putting my life in danger with juggling the requirement of paying attention while I drive. Plus it's less likely I'll get in an accident this way since most people notice a 40 foot bus, and should an accident occur it most definitely won't be at my fault.
The next thing I hope to start is riding my bike to the bus. The four miles on my bike would further benefit the environment but would also be good for my heart. Im going to research that next. :)