Today i rode a jeepney

Actually two jeepneys. 

It took me two jeepney rides and a quick 5 min. walk to get to my school.

Now, if you know me, you'd know that I never take the jeepney in Manila.

I avoid it at all costs and I don't ride it alone. 

There were a couple of times i took it, 

but i was always in the company of my friends or guy cousins.

Sometimes they'd tell me that we'll take the jeepney just cuz it's cheaper and faster,

and i'd give them the pity face so we wouldn't have to. 

If that didn't work, i'd offer to pay for the cab fare.

Or if we're lucky we'd have my cousin's driver drop us off the mall or wherever.

image grabbed from http://www.tropicalisland.de/philippines.html

The jeepney was never an option in commuting. 

Commuting meant taking the cab.

But before you go about judging and thinking "what a stuck up" 

read this: http://senorenrique.blogspot.com/2008/08/on-jeepney-riding-and-holdups.html

plus the fact that it gets hot and sticky and all the smoke and dust go directly to your face.

germs/bacteria. 'nuff said.

Anyway, back to the jeepney ride.

I clutched my bag and books, put on my serious face (eyebrows crossed, eyes squinted) and purposely walked a lil weird so no one would dare mess with me..

But I did it. BY MYSELF.

No cousins. No Mommy/Daddy. No friends. Just me. 

And i'm a little proud to say that i braved a day taking this public transportation.

I might just do it again. I just hope i don't get lost.