Rookie moves...

Today's trek to the ballpark on public transportation started out as a total DISASTER.

Left the house and dashed to catch the oncoming N car.

Watched the driver as he stared at me as he slowly cruised past me.

Began running up the street to catch the car at the stop but dropped stuff out of my bag trying to get to my phone.  Got to the stop just as the N was pulling away.

Within 2 minutes of leaving my house, I was standing on a corner in the pouring rain, feeling damp as my "rain" jacket identified itself as semi-permeable, juggling an umbrella, a phone, and wet stuff in a cavernous messenger bag.

Rookie moves.

I considered walking back home, changing into dry clothes, and pulling the car out of the garage.  After all, I still have three days of driving left.  Mercifully an approaching N helped me resist the urge to throw in the towel.

This is a prelude to the days and weeks ahead if I don't do some planning. No way I'll last even a week bumbling around like this. 

1: figure out where the muni stops and stand on the right corner
2: run or pilfer through your bag - but pick one, not both
3: get a bag with more compartments and pockets so it's easier to find stuff
4: wear waterproof clothing, not water resistant clothing
5: turn off the phone - release the shackles.

The return trip was flawless.  It was nice to be among humanity - wet and in close proximity due to crowds - but nice nonetheless.

nD-DAY is now two days away.  Serious driving day tomorrow.....shopping for a real raincoat!