Come on and take a free ride

Today I had my trial ride on the commuter van. I had to be at the lot at 6:30 this morning. I was a little early because I didn't want to miss it. I got on van and met the driver and one other passenger. She is the van coordinator. I had spoken to her yesterday to set up my trial ride. We drove to another commuter lot to pick up two more passengers. The driver and these two people work at the same company. Evidentally, there is one other passenger who was not on the van today. He works for the Government. He will be on the van tomorrow. Everyone was very friendly and really seemed to want this to work out for me. We listened to Christmas music on the way to work and on the way home. Perhaps that will help me get into the Christmas spirit.

When I got on the van, I felt a calm come over me. I didn't have that tense white knuckle feeling that I have when I get on the interstate in my car to drive the 30 miles into the city. The ride home was even better. I almost fell asleep in the back seat! I get another free ride tomorrow, but I'm going to sign up. I was in my office by 7:15 and home by 5:30. I feel like I lowered my stress level from 10 to 2.