Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 11:35 PM PST
I feel bad that I'm at work all day while Heather's left to entertain herself around Seattle. And by the time I come home I feel drained. She's mostly been checking out the Seattle shopping scene (including helping me identify prospects for my wardrobe), and looking into job prospects.
At least now that I have my housing and car situation figured out we can spend a full, proper day on Saturday exploring the area. Current plans are to visit Bainbridge Island, the Seattle Underground Tour, take a dinner cruise, and hit up the Space Needle and try to win the UW Shop's contest for an iPod Shuffle. (She brought a UW shirt, and while Seattle isn't terribly exotic for a photo, we're betting on there not being many entries.)
As for taking the bus, it's going pretty well. It's about 50 minutes from the moment I leave the door to the moment I arrive home / at work. That may stretch to about an hour once I'm living in Fremont. Some of my co-workers think I'm crazy. It's definitely not the most convenient option but I remind myself of a few things:
- I don't need to deal with the hassle of driving
- It's good for the environment
- I can work on my laptop on the bus distraction-free, even if it's a little bumpy
- I'll probably be able to find a carpool once I'm settled in Fremont, if I need it
- Saves money
- I still get to live in Seattle and not the stuffy, suburban Eastside
- If I head out on the weekends, I'll be walking or taking taxis whether I have a car or not