I'm on the Megabus right now (yes, it has internet!), and I actually had time to get some Starbucks coffee on my way to the stop (so proud of myself for getting up so early!).
At Starbucks, I ordered a "grande pick of the day with skim milk". The barista said, "Skim milk?"
"Yes, skim milk."
"Skim or whole?"
"Skim."
"No. Skim or whole?"
"Skim!"
"No no no. skimmeddddd or wholeddddd??"
"I'm sorry. I don't understand what you're saying."
"SKIMMED OR WHOLED??"
(I laugh.)
She points to the steamer. "SKIMMED." Then she points to the milk. "WHOLED."
"OH!!!!!!! Steamed or cold! Cold, please."
It's difficult trying to understand a Jamaican accent sometimes.
The commute only took me about 45 minutes this time, and once we got onto the actual bus, the driver explained the rules and said, "If the bus sways or your things get pushed around, it's not because I had a drink this morning. The wind is just heavy today." ...Nobody laughed. Then she added, "and if you have any problems, whatever they may be, or any complaints about your ride, whatever you do, just keep them to yourself." ...Some people laughed at this one, including myself...kind of. Then she stumbled back toward her seat like she was nervous that she was talking to us or something.
The bus itself is comfortable, but the structure itself feels pretty unstable. Every time we run into a bump in the road, the entire bus shakes, including the windows... I think I am beginning to see how these rides cost a dollar.
Just five more hours to Christiansburg, and I'm going to start watching True Blood!
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