Best Christmas Ever

I was wished a Merry Christmas by the guy who sat next to me on the train and I saw Santa Claus shuffling down the street while I was walking to the office from North Station.

I stood by him at a crosswalk. People were waving from their cars. Smiles were all around.

I have to say that the joy of the season was on display and it warmed my heart a bit.

Just a bit.

Sooooooowah, have a good rest of 2010...I am out until Jan. 3. SAH-weeet!

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Departure Time From Home: 6:36
Departure Time From Train Station 6:59
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:40
Weather as I call it: Cloudy, windy, but not as cold.
Shady Gas Price: $2.99
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3 - had to brush off the car
Feared for my life: No

Have A Good Day

Today marks one year on the job here in downtown Boston, so it has been officially one year of this commute.

One guy who has been there for most of the walks from North Station to my work's building is the homeless guy who wishes everyone who walks by a good or lovely day.

Note: women are always wished a lovely day.

I had a dollar bill in my pocket and I handed it to him today. I have had a number of good days here at work, and I think his well wishing helped out.

So I paid him back a little. Thanks not only for the good day but the good year.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:30
Departure Time From Train Station 6:59
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:41
Weather as I call it: Light snow, cold wind, 20s
Shady Gas Price: $2.99
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

Still Not Ready For Winter

It's cold again after a semi-wet Monday morning commute. I think that winter has come too early this year. If it were cold and not breezy, I think I would be more prepared for standing in the cold...waiting for the train.

I would like spring to come early next year...since winter has shifted itself on the front end so much.


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Departure Time From Home: 6:50
Departure Time From Train Station 7:26
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:04
Weather as I call it: Cold and windy.
Shady Gas Price: $2.99
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: No

Chilled To The Bone

Without a doubt, it was cold this morning. The air was cold but the wind made things worse. It passed right through you. It gave you the feeling of getting punched in the gut with every howl and every gust.

I saw a little bit of snow too. I sat in my car in the train station parking lot just watching the light and scattered flakes coming down.

I am off for the rest of the week. Stay warm out there.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:33
Departure Time From Train Station 6:59
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:40
Weather as I call it: COLD
Shady Gas Price: $2.93
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 3
Feared for my life: No

Fired Up for Friday

I slept in a little this morning because it was Friday and I needed to catch up on some sleep. I have a little dry cough that has been hanging around for a few days now. It's been keeping me up a bit.

The traffic and the train ride were issue free.

The walk to work allowed me to see jeggings for the first time - live in the field.

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Departure Time From Home: 6:50
Departure Time From Train Station 7:27
Arrival Time at North Station: 8:06
Weather as I call it: Cloudy and cold
Shady Gas Price: $2.93
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No

Merging Is Not An Art Form

I encountered a woman who was driving recklessly and forcing tight merges on highway ramps and entry lanes.

I guess she was in a rush, but her moves did not appear to be hasty decisions. They were slow and deliberate, but coming from a place of inexperience or stupidity.

She just got too close to other cars when she was merging. Maybe it was a scare tactic.

I am not sure. I let her know that she was driving poorly by trying to talk to her through two closed windows. That'll teach her.
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Departure Time From Home: 6:38
Departure Time From Train Station 6:59
Arrival Time at North Station: 7:41
Weather as I call it: Cloudy but mild. High 40s
Shady Gas Price: $2.89
Level of commute annoyance (scale of 1 to 10): 2
Feared for my life: No