On Taking Transit & New Year's Resolutions

There is something about taking the bus that almost stops time. With my car buried under snow, transit has been my mode of transportation for the past few weeks. Can't say I haven't enjoyed it immensely. Weird, huh?

Taking the bus/ sky train is almost a humbling experience. It reminds me of how lucky I am to have all the things I have. Some people take transit because they have to, I take it because I want to. There are all kinds of people on the bus. It makes me feel more real, more connected.

Forced interaction is also a feature I enjoy. lol. When people talk to you at the bus stop, what can you do but smile and enter into a conversation. Today for instance, a drunken older east indian man walked by the bus stop and wished everyone a happy new year. While everyone else stared at him like he was nuts, I flashed him the biggest smile I could and wished him a happy new year back. It was hilarious.

Running to my bus stop is also quite amusing. Phone and coffee in one hand, music and keys in the other, you'll see me bolting down the street trying to not slip on all that ice out there. Apart from the looks that people have given me thinking I'm this insane messy woman, I also enjoy the looks of admiration from boys and old drunken men alike :) I'll have you guys know that, not one...but two very drunk old men have tried to pick me up at the bus stop. Lol, gotta love transit. I'm hoping one of these days it will be a younger, more sober boy who will offer to pay for coffee or drinks...

Today was a good preview into the year to come.

1. I went to the dentist to get my teeth looked at (taking care of myself, very important.)

2. While waiting in line to get Chinese food, an elderly lady who is almost 90 and I chatted away about the importance of eating onions. She has whiskers all over her chin and lips it was pretty funny. She obviously wanted to talk some more but the line moved and we had to part. I wanted to ask her to sit down to chat more, but didn't. Perhaps next year I will...

3. Walked in my neighbourhood, buying fruits and veges from little stores. It felt good, it felt like I was in a different country. It felt a little like an adventure.

4. Received a letter in the mail from a friend who had come to visit recently. It was unexpected and she reminded me about the trip we were planning on doing this coming year to central america. From then on, my day was spent day dreaming about travelling, of course. Yes, this is my thing to look forward to this year.

5. Well wishes from people via calling, texting, emailing...made me feel good. Spoke with an old friend of mine, M. And at one point we were giggling like school girls and that reminded me of how in order to get love, all you need to do is give. I heart you, chica!! You're like the sister I never had. No offence to my wonderful lil brother, but...sisters are different.

I'm thinking that I didn't call my parents today. I'll text them now, right away.

There is so much to look forward to in 2009. I resolve to go back to simplicity and being me. Not the me I've become but the me I always have been. No pretense, no hiding, no fear. I'm simple, life is simple, love is simple.

Welcome to 2009.