Day 5

f 11 at 1/ 128th sec  ISO 125

It's rare to see three buses in a line behind the other... unless it's shift change. The bus is an inevitable part of my day. I use it to run errands, go shopping, visit family and meet clients.

Riding the bus taught me time management. It doesn't wait for anyone, nor does it ever run late when you need it to.

I've owned a car and used to be the frustrated person stuck in traffic, but now I leave that up to my bus driver. Instead of rushing, I read, do homework, write story ideas, work on business projects or enjoy the view.

Plus, I recently realized not owning a car has saved me a lot of money, which in turn goes toward tuition and upgrading my photography equipment.

Car note + insurance + maintenance +gas

Also, not having a car has saved me a lot of money on little purchases; A $5 cup of coffee, a $7 meal at a local fast food chain, buying big ticket items on impulse, etc. It makes me have to really want something in order to take a bus to go buy it... then carry it home on said bus or ask a friend to lug it home.

I've learned to appreciate the days I do get to drive but don't ache for it like I used to when I first became car-less.