Walking and Geese

I can't believe that is has really been over a month since I have last posted.  I need to get on a better schedule!!!  Well ....  I am still here and still living without a car.  As I last posted my modes of transportation have continued to vary from walking to biking, busing to the occasional taxis and the rides from friends and family.

I have settled into a bit of a rhythm - and have found that I really do love walking.  I have been walking from my house, through the fairgrounds (and, no --- I haven't gotten lost again) to the St. Paul campus to take the shuttle over to the Mpls campus for work.  It is a nice 35 minute walk --- and a great time to practice my meditation ... sometimes with music, sometimes without ....  And the only scary part was yesterday when I was walking a gaggle of geese was crossing the road just ahead of me.  Those of you who know me (and who are intelligent) understand the inherent danger in geese.  I wasn't quite sure what to do .... as I really didn't want to get pecked!!! So ...  I did wait a bit until they were all safely across and moving away from the road.  My heart was beating quickly .... but I did make it safely by the gaggle. 

The one interesting thing to note is that I have commented in the past that not having a car makes me feel closer to the community in which I live is still true ....  but it is interesting that when I ride the bus or the shuttle everyone seems to have their headphones on ....  which is eerily similar to being inside of a car --- completely closed off from those around you ....

I am getting very familiar with the bus system --- although, have still not yet put my bike on the front of the bus.  The fall weather has gotten me back out on my bike more often ....  what a great time of year to be car free!!!! :)

Oh - and good luck to all of the 10 milers and marathoners this weekend.  Can't wait to get out an cheer for everyone!!! :)