Holy cow Catalina! The details you added to this piece totally brought it to life. I've always experienced this similar sensation in parks and other public spaces. I love that we can choose to find unpredictability and diversity in places not far from home.
"bus rides provide a unique blend of unpredictability and diversity, where each journey unfolds in its own distinct way."
You've well captured something I have experienced myself on public transit. There is a magic in its diversity and the quiet chaos of humanity that descends on it each day. The story about the kindness exuded by the bus driver is very moving.
We might be less like 'strangers' and more connected than we think. Great work, Catalina! 🫶🏼
Exactly. Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback on this piece, Wyatt.
read this while on the train home, gonna take the rest of the ride to take in my surroundings :)
Hi An! I'm so glad I could spark a little change in your day :) Miss getting your essays in my inbox btw!
time for me to come back from my hiatus.......
I loved this piece. Particularly how your description of the events made me feel part of that moment, I felt like I was, as well, on that bus <3
Wish you were!
This is a beautiful essay Catalina. I swear your storytelling gets better each week. Loved this one :)
Ohh what a great compliment Tommy, thank you! Glad you liked it.
Holy cow Catalina! The details you added to this piece totally brought it to life. I've always experienced this similar sensation in parks and other public spaces. I love that we can choose to find unpredictability and diversity in places not far from home.
Right! Like you say, it's about choosing to see the incredible things diversity can show us.
Thank you for your help in polishing this essay Haley!
"bus rides provide a unique blend of unpredictability and diversity, where each journey unfolds in its own distinct way."
You've well captured something I have experienced myself on public transit. There is a magic in its diversity and the quiet chaos of humanity that descends on it each day. The story about the kindness exuded by the bus driver is very moving.
Thank you for the kind comment, Rick! It's cool to see others also appreciating riding the bus.
“the bus is a portal to serendipity.” A wonderful and pithy perspective. 🙏
Thank you James! I'm glad you liked it!
Thank you Justin!
Justin, that line was a treat as well. Well written Catalina!