Day 38

Well... Today was eventful.

Yesterday, my new friend M, whom I met Thursday, texted me saying she took the bus to campus, and it seemed all right. So I decided to not do carpool today, thinking they had sorted out the system. WRONG. Sardine express again! I was one of the lucky ones. Some people were left behind at the stop.

Music was thoroughly bore-tastic. The good thing was that I had a rolly chair. Rolly chairs make everything better. So, I'm minding my own business, trying to solve the Battalion crossword puzzle, and this freshman sits next to me, begging me for help. She's terrible with music, bless-her-heart, so I'll be going to concerts with her and stuff like that.

Throughout the day today, I was feeling shaky and nauseas. Mom kept telling me to get some protein into my system, and I realize now that I really should have. I mean, I grabbed some peanut butter crackers for lunch, but I ate only half of them. So, by the time Naut Arch rolled around, not only was I shaky and nauseas, but I was ready to eat whoever was unfortunate enough to sit next to me. Seriously. Epic Nommage.

When Naut Arch ended, I realized that we had been let out a good ten minutes early. So, what did I do? I hoofed it. Trust me. To those poor souls on Bus Route 36, run, don't walk, to the nearest stop and get as close to the curb as you can. Then it's only a slight bit of moshing to get on, if you're lucky enough to have the bus stop so the door is near you. I got REALLY lucky this afternoon. I actually got a SEAT. Not only that, but it was a WINDOW SEAT. And then about half the people were left at the stop.

"But Channie," You say, confused, "This sounds like a normal day! How was this eventful?"

Be patient, my dear minions, be patient.

So, I was on the bus, and we were in HUGE traffic. The stoplights were out. I though 'hmm, that's odd', but didn't think much of it. Until I got back to the apartment. The power was out.

Luckily, it wasn't all that warm. I was worried for a minute that Toby and Sophie might get overheated, but it was all right. I took them out and such, and called Mom, who told me to get them in the car and drive around for a while. Just as I was about to leash Sophie up, however, the lights came back on.

And now I am calm. I'm sure the dogs were worried, what with my shakiness and hungriness and such. Not to worry. Mommy has her caffeine, everything's going to be all right.