A couple months ago I mentioned that an intercity coach line was going on strike in New Brunswick and PEI. At the time I was worried that it would affect my Christmas plans with J. And it did a little bit but everything worked out.
Unfortunately that bus line is still on strike. So I usually have to book a train ticket well in advance if I plan on visiting J. Just so I can get the cheapest price.
Anyway, as if that wasn't enough, the Metro bus system in Halifax is possibly going to strike this Thursday. Which pretty much will leave me completely stranded. See, when I was searching for apartments prior to my big move here, I looked for places closest to my school. Which is outside the city a bit. It's not overly far, but to get to the downtown area, it takes about 40 minutes. I'm sure that's nothing for those that live in bigger cities like Toronto or NYC, because I know commutes through bus and subway can take hours at times. But, on the small scale of cities, I think that 40 minutes is still a lot. That translates to about a 2 hour walk. I google mapped it out using the walking directions feature.
I'm close to school which is good. I won't have to miss classes. But I'll be stranded when it comes to going to my dance classes, which are in the downtown core of the city. And as a student with not a whole lot of cash, taking a cab will definitely hurt me financially each time I use it. The buses were so convenient as I have a bus pass as part of my student i.d. It's included in the tuition and I took full advantage of using it.
There's still 3 days before the strike is about to happen. So send me well wishes that an agreement will be made.
I joked the other day that I'd either be really poor by the end of the strike or have legs of steel from walking so much. I might try and do a happy medium with walking and taking a cab. Walk as far as half way, and then take a cab the rest of the way. It'll cut down on costs, and I'll be getting my exercise.
I guess it's the best I can do for now.
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