midnight cowboy
Posted by Elizabeth Dunn
I drove in to school today, thinking that I would enjoy the change of pace, and the freedom from the tyranny of the bus schedule, that would allow.
I did enjoy zipping along at my usual somewhat-more-than-legally-posted speed, and arriving at my destination in half the time it takes me to cover the same distance by bus.
I also didn't miss descending into the Arlington T stop, waiting for th T, and then climbing back out two stops later. Yes, it feels self-indulgent to me, too. But my laptop and textbooks are REALLY HEAVY and I am REALLY OUT OF SHAPE. Sue me. I'm lazy.
So I liked being able to park two blocks from school, in the D&D lot on Newbury Street.
But, not surprisingly, I did NOT enjoy forking over $30 clams to park there.
Also not surprisingly, I resented having to sit in rush hour traffic on the way home.
Perhaps more surprising than anything, however, was how much I missed just being able to sit back, zone out, and let the driver do all the work while I listen to podcasts, gaze blankly out the window, and occasional doze off, cheek pressed firmly against the cold window.
Turns out, I am lazier than even I thought I was.
Is it worth all the hassle of waiting for the bus at both ends, taking the extra time, and having to hoof it a few extra blocks to class?
Well, in exchange for the privilege of getting back four hours each day in which I am not expected to do anything with a high level of proficiency and skill besides listen, hum, and sleep... yes.
Also, it is hella cheaper.
Tomorrow, I will be very happy to put those earbuds back into my ear sockets, sit back, and enjoy the ride.
Posted: September 16, 2008 11:20 pm | 0 comments
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