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So I've been taking the bus to work lately and it has been such a blessing. I know what you're thinking: bus and blessing in the same sentence? Pishaw! Seriously, I really think it couldn't have happened at a better time. I'm really working on just taking it easy and trying to enjoy my work days more. Anyway, everything about taking the bus is a blessing. My bus stop is the last stop in zone 2 before becoming zone 3. This means that I pay $49/month instead of $60, which is the fare for travel within all 3 zones. The bus I take goes along one of my favorite routes in Portland - John's Landing, the Water Tower, Taylors Ferry ... even though I still bring that book I borrowed from the chapel, I always end up gazing out the window because of how beautiful everything is. When I drove I obviously didn't have that luxury. Funny how your interests change with time ... I remember when I was 16 and 17, and I rode the bus without a second thought. Then when I got a car, taking the bus was NOT an option. Now, the thought of someone else driving around (plus saving $100/month) is joyous. I get more time to think about what I need to do for the day. Most importantly, I get more undivided time to pray. Pretty neat ... Of course, I'm only taking the bus to work, because going to Clackamas to see my best friend isn't necessary ... Today when I came home, I had to go to Old Navy - so as I was driving off, I could see my youngest brother and our dog chasing my car down the street. He was flailing his arms like he was drowning and I think he might have been screaming. I was just laughing at him the whole time, because he likes to do that for kicks. Our neighbors thought we were crazy a decade ago, so it doesn't matter what they think ... Then tonight, after the Apprentice, which I'll mention in just a second, my dad came into the living room and demanded to know where the salt was. My other brother mumbled something like "Uh ... the last time I saw it, it was under the couch ... " Sure enough, there was the salt - under the couch. Yep, that's my family for you. Apprentice 2: This will be a very interesting season. The Apprentice is my all-time favorite TV show and I swear it's educational for anyone with any degree of business experience, whether it's strictly from the classroom or from years of experience. This season's candidates are more argumentative, sassy and vocal at this point in the game than the first season's. They're almost borderline insubordinate, if you ask me - Mosaic members cut off The Donald and his associates on more than one boardroom occasion. Here's my tip: Assertiveness is necessary in that it articulates to others you're confident, but utilize caution when you're caught up in a heated discussion. You may be the brightest and the most skilled, but eventually people choose to surround themselves with individuals they like and can relate to.