Sunday Shake Up

I was driving along the road the other day and this bus put on his indicator and just pulled out.

It really annoyed me. It was dangerous. And what gave him the right to do that?

And then I thought about it.

I thought about how he has a timetable to keep to and how hard that must be in Auckland traffic.

How people get annoyed by buses and deliberately don't let them in (yes, I do that too!).

And I thought it would make for a good Sunday Shake up.

This week, I'm going to be extra nice to bus drivers, even if they are horrible. I'm going to wait for them, let them in and give them plenty of room, and wave at them with a smile.

And I challenge you to do the same.

Dare ya.

Comments

[Esther]

I can echo your feeling Trina. I do now (and have for a long time, let bus's pull out as my way of giving a RAK. As annoyed as I can get with them, I think to myself "Just smile and wave Esther, just smile and wave".

[Hilary]

Different story here in Chch! Bus drivers indicate and wait until there is a gap, and we are required to let them in. Most of us do here in Chch, and bus drivers nearly always give you a wave out their window :-)

On another note, Trina I have been meaning to let you know how much I was inspired by your altered book (posted back in November). Feel free to head over to my blog to see 2 altered books I've made thanks to you! (you may have to scroll back a bit). Thanks for the inspiration!

Hilary

[Pauline Parker]

Like Hilary I am from Chch and have taken it upon myself to let the bus go first and also have to say (on most occasions) the big trucks that have to take rubble away from the demolitions sites. A wise lady once told me to use the red light waiting time to pray for the people in the car in front, or behind and I think that the act of kindness of giving way with a smile goes with that. Have a great day.