VACATION!

[raeschae]

Alright, so I've been blabbering about going on vacation for a couple of weeks now, but I've been a little bit nervous because my vehicle is crap. Cut to yesterday, when I got the genius idea to check on bus ticket prices. Turns out, I can take the bus to my parents house for less than gas would cost me to drive it. Also, without the staggering paranoia that my truck's going to crap out in the middle of Illinois somewhere, so BONUS!

Here's the thing, kids: I've never traveled via Greyhound before, so now is the time I start freaking out that I'm going to screw something up, get on the wrong bus, and end up in Iowa or something. (Not that there's anything wrong with Iowa, but I don't know anyone there, and I doubt they'll feed and board me for free.) If nothing else, I'm looking forward to having some interesting stories.

I have a couple of books to take with me, and my computer, so I think I'll be okay. Not driving also gives me time to format my BB without my mom constantly asking me what I'm doing, so that's a bonus. I'm thinking about downloading a PDF or two, maybe some stories that I've never gotten around to reading, so if you have any suggestions, I'm all for it!

Also, if you have any advice on bus travel, it is welcome as well. Anything that will help soothe my nerves is appreciated!!!

I'll be leaving on Saturday, and be back home late Wednesday - just in time to post my Big Bang on Thursday. You don't know how excited I am about it, guys. And nervous. Whew.

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Re: You Will Survive!

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

I've actually been reading some 'How to Survive Your Greyhound Bus Trip' blogs today, and they're saying a lot of the same things you are. I have things packed strategically and I plan on being dorkily early to make sure I don't get screwed up, turned around, and stuck in the middle of somewhere scary. I'm less nervous than I was yesterday, and probably less than I will be tomorrow! Once I get on the first bus, and I know I don't have any transfers (same bus all the way to St. Louis), I'll be alright.

I'm actually getting really excited about it now - I'm such a frikkin' nerd!