I don’t read as much as I one did and lately I’ve been missing it. When I was in school I used to love driving down to Long Beach and hanging out in the coffee shops just to read. Now I live in Long Beach and I am so close to these places but I never seem to find the time to just slow down. Maybe it is because I have a real job now and a number of other things to occupy my time.

Today I am trying something new. It is Friday and I am riding the bus to work. I got up about an hour earlier than usual and rode my bike to the bus stop which was not only a great ride but also provided for a little exercise. First bus had no room for my bike so I had to wait a bit for the next. Might be a bit late but it is Friday and I’m sure I’ll end up staying a little late anyway.

So yeah. Here I am sitting on the bus. I’m saving some gas which was one of my goals for the new year and I’m getting Zen! My book is patiently waiting on my lap as it has been waiting on my shelf for two years. The Little White Bird by J.M. Barrie is a book that I have started to read four times now. I shouldn’t keep it waiting any longer. Here are a couple pictures:

UPDATE:  After writting this post on the bus it began raining like crazy.  Biked about a mile in the rain to the office and showed up to work a little late and totally soaked.  I loved every second of it!