Riding cars with strangers

Some of you may not notice but riding the jeepney is an adventure. You climb into a vehicle full of strangers and pay a fine for it. You meet people from all walks of life. And to think, this car of persons you have never known before will actually bring you back home.

I like commuting because it gives me the opportunity to think. Plus, you can feel the wind caressing your cheeks and blowing through your hair. But of course, there is always an annoying part during jeepney rides. One example is when inconsiderate people belch smoke. Euw. Really sticky. Another is when your seatmates are, well, some kind of grossie. Especially when the jeep is overloaded. You can barely breathe! Lastly, the security. You’ll never know if the cute guy in front of you is actually a kidnapper or pickpocketer .

Overall, the jeepney is cool. It is a part of the Philippine history. But of course, private rides are the coolest. No doubt about it.