rut #7 - Brittany Funk

So I took a ride on UTA TRAX from Murray (where my sister and her husband live) to City Creek. I haven't used public transportation in a LONG time. The last time I used it regularly was when I lived in Singapore and we would use the MRT (it's basically an above ground subway). When we moved back to the states, we moved to a TINY town in Ohio...therefore, no public transportation existed. I was honestly scared to ride TRAX. I didn't know who would be on the train or if it would be super crowded and uncomfortable. It ended up being a pretty pleasant experience. I was with my sister, brother in law, and niece so I think that made it less intimidating. We met a few older ladies who were obsessed with my little niece. I don't blame them, she is adorable. We also talked to a couple of guys who were from some European country ( I can't remember which one, oops). They were here in Utah to ski and were riding to Temple Square. It was interesting to talk to them because they took a special (and expensive) trip to see things that seem so ordinary to me. I think public transportation is cool because it gives you an opportunity to get out of your little bubble. Maybe it is a little uncomfortable to talk to strangers and maybe you are a little too close for comfort, but I think it ends up being a good thing. I feel like I became a little less judgmental and it was cool to hear other people's stories. Overall, a cool experience that I would totally do again!