Public transport

I always have some new topics in my mind, and thinking to share in my blog, but I found it hard to put into words, or I have forgotten what I want to share. Before I forget, I better note down what was in my mind this morning.

Since I move to Woodlands this January, the travel hours is longer. It takes me 1.15 hours to travel from home to work (if everything goes smooth). I need to transfer 3 times. First, I have to take bus from my house to the nearest MRT station (Marsiling), then take train from Marsiling to Toa Payoh. Lastly, I need to take bus from Toa Payoh to my office. I feel stressful as I need to be at the bus stop at certain timing, because if I miss that timing I have to wait for another 10-15 minutes for the next bus. Not only that, it has to be no track fault or traffic jam, or else I will be really late for work.

As the journey from Marsiling to Toa Payoh takes half an hours, I always aim for seat when people alight at Woodlands. Poly students are my target, as most of them are heading to Republic Poly at Woodlands. If I can't get the seat at Woodlands, the chances to get the seat at other stops are very slim. More and more people get into the train and people only alight at Town area, so the train will be very packed. Hence, I am happy if I can get the seat when I am at Woodlands.

Today, there was a mother with her daughter standing in front of me. The girl was quite active, she kept talking and didn't stand properly. There were no one offer their seats, maybe they are like me we have long journey to travel and not willing to squeeze with other passengers. I was hoping someone could offer the seat, so I wouldn't feel uneasy. After few station, there was someone alight, and the girl sat down. She continue making noise. I think any kids at that age are active as they are curious about everything. I turned my music loud, so I couldn't hear her.

After I reached Toa Payoh, I have to rush to the bus interchange. There are always many passengers queeing for Bus No. 8. But it is easier to get seat than MRT. As it is peak hours, it always jam before reaching Mcpherson Road. Sometimes it is smoother, sometimes it is very jam, depend on your luck.

Luckily, I am not staying in other cities, like Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta or Manila. The traffic there is even worse. You will stuck in the traffic jam for hours. So, don't think we are pitiful.