This morning I walked from 17th to 10th street (plus a little maneuvering due to some intersections being torn up.) I got to the spot I wanted to pick up the bus at about 7:27. The bus came by about 7:36.
When I got on and showed the driver my bus station id, he looked at me like I had two heads. I told him - I work at ..... this id is the same as a bus pass. He told me I should be wearing my uniform ... I told him I don't wear a uniform! He let me on ..
Later when I was getting off, he asked me my name and introduced himself. Must be new or something.
I got to the office (after walking another 3 1/2 blocks) about 7:47 a.m. That gave me time to freshen up in the bathroom, fill my water bottle and get settled before I had to start my day. I kind of liked it actually. 
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After work I decided that I would just walk all the way home to see how long that would take me. I also wanted to see what the walking mileage would be.
Turns out it took me about 42 minutes to do 1.66 miles. There were a lot of busy streets I had to cross, so some of that time was spent standing at a corner waiting to cross.
I don't think I'd walk it every time (would have to do laundry more often ... only own two bras ..) but maybe once a week would be good.
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I had misplaced my big medical bill from the ER visit and so was waiting for them to send it again. It came today ... and OH NO! They don't take American Express as a payment form!! I'm not sure how I'm going to do $1000 in 3 months on that card now ... will have to switch all my spending to it from now on. (Want the $250 cash back!)
I should have considered that possibility when I was thinking about getting the AE card. Ugh.
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I've been asked to help out as a Sabbath School Secretary once every 8 weeks (collect the offering envelopes from the various classes) and to help out in the Kindergarten class once or twice a month. I have already accepted the SS Secretary job, but am going to ask some more questions about the Kinder job. It kind of sounds like I'd be the lead teacher?? I really don't want that much responsibility.
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The last time I was at my doctor's office I asked them if I could have copies of my lab test results. So often when someone calls me with them, they run through the numbers like a bear is chasing them.
The ones that were off a bit I already knew, but I was happy to see that all the vitamins/minerals etc. were in the normal range. I guess the fruit smoothies most mornings is doing their job.
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I think I'll probably continue the bus riding, at least on days I don't have obligations/appointments after work. Especially since gas prices definitely don't seem to be falling!
Oh .. the total time in the morning --- Left house at 7:15 arrived at work at 7:47. So 30 minutes.
Walking took about 42 minutes.
Taking the bus home took about 42 minutes (waiting for the bus to come by, then walking home)
Driving ... around 8 - 15 minutes depending on traffic.
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Work was much better today.
Possible solution to issue was discussed.
Experiment Day Two and More :)
May 19th, 2015 at 11:47 pm
May 20th, 2015 at 01:27 am 1432085243
May 20th, 2015 at 03:23 am 1432092226
A secondary benefit of walking home will be weight loss and fitness, don't you think? Does your preferred bra brand, type, size go on sale on Overstock or one of the discount e-sites?
May 20th, 2015 at 07:38 am 1432107539
May 20th, 2015 at 12:43 pm 1432125789
If I could just walk 3 miles to work with no need for other transportation, I'd be very happy. (I'd probably get a bike though, for those days when I need to shave time.)
May 20th, 2015 at 01:28 pm 1432128532
I handwash my bras -- just soak them in a bowl with a Woolite-type solution (usually for several hours) and then rinse and hang. It does take them a little time to dry, but it's much easier on them than putting them in a washer. If you go this route, I'd get a third bra, though, to allow for drying time.
May 20th, 2015 at 11:05 pm 1432163126
Snafu - No, Overstock doesn't have my brand (or size)Transferring the debt would cost a percentage wouldn't?
VS - Yep! Today was the second day I walked home - really enjoyed it!
Nika - I shaved about six minutes off my time today by taking a more direct route (and about an 1/8th of a mile)
CB - Definitely!
May 24th, 2015 at 04:28 pm 1432484903