Taking the bus to school for a year comes with the realization that you spend a lot of time alone with your thoughts. You could have 45 minutes to reminisce the amazing day you just had or spend it over-thinking about all the things that went wrong. Here are some thoughts that are relatable when “bus-ing it”.

1. I almost missed the bus!

That one heart attack moment when you decide to look back up at your phone and realize you almost missed the bus is a scary thought for all bus riders. It makes you think, “What if I hadn’t looked up?”

Or that other horrible moment when you wake up late and struggle to get ready as quickly as possible then run out the door toward the bus stop two minutes before the bus arrives.

2. I didn’t finish my homework... I’ll just finish it on the bus.

This is unlikely because once you get on the bus and put on earbuds, you’re transported to daydream land and completely forget the homework that’s due that very morning. Or you use that excuse that if the bus arrives at school earlier there will be enough time to finish that homework.

3. Oh no, it’s that weird guy again.

There’s always a very interesting and unique character that gets on the bus who probably smells funny or starts talking to themselves and you hope they don’t try sitting next to you. The world is filled with a lot of strange people.

4. There’s that cutie patootie again, yay!

You wonder why they always sit all the way in front of the bus or all the way in the back away from you instead of confessing their undying love for you. Of course, you can always make the first move and say something, but then again they could have a significant other or they could be weirded out. So the next best thing is to admire their beauty from afar. *sighs*

Being alone with your thoughts is honestly one of the best things about taking the bus; you can make time to gather your thoughts before your hectic day begins or daydream about the perfect day while listening to music. Or you can sleep instead, but make sure you don’t miss your bus stop!