History of a Commuter

I've been taking public transportation since I can remember.  My mother doesn't know how to drive and quite frankly has never had a real desire to learn.  We lived in Philadelphia where, while it's no New York City, mass transportation still runs rampant throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and a car is not always a necessity.  

Most people that I know 100% of my friends couldn't wait to get their license and a car so that they'd never again have to sit next to a stranger on their way to work, but I didn't share that sentiment.  As a matter of fact, I didn't get my drivers license until I was 22 years old and that's because I had to have one for my job at the time.  Since obtaining [note that I didn't say that I really learned how to drive] my license, I've had my fair share of speeding tickets, parking violations and accidents (from fender benders to full blown flipped-vehicle-so-glad-no-one-died accidents).  Car ownership was a hassle and not as much fun as they make it look in those cool Nissan commercials.  

So in 2003, I decided to stop owning a car.  I still maintain a valid driver's license, but I only drive when it's really necessary. I have one of those fancy-dancy car share memberships and I can have my groceries delivered.  Earlier this year I moved to Chicago (another awesomely bus friendly city), got myself a CTA card and I've continued my love affair with mass transit.

Whether it be a bus, trolley, train, tram, plane, giant stork - you'll never be bored on public transportation.  You can read a book, catch some Z's, finish up a last minute project, or just people watch.

People watch....

My friends who don't share my love for commuting used to think that I made up some of my experiences on the bus.  But thanks to my overpriced android phone with the eerily incognito camera, I now have proof.  And that's what I'll be sharing with you.

Enjoy!