The Metro

I feel a bit provincial writing about the Metro. Maybe I'm coming a little late to the game, like "wow, light bulbs are pretty great, right?" But not having lived in a city with a well-planned subway system before, maybe I am coming a little late to the game. In any case, I feel I'm entitled to my own impression, so here it is:
I love the Metro.
Sure, the system here is a little old and worn. More worn at some stops than others. But it's great. The sheer novelty of taking an escalator into the earth in one area of the city and emerging in another just 10 minutes later (supposing, of course, that you've timed trains exceedingly well) is just great. Now, I live just a short couple block walk away from the nearest stop, so that certainly makes it feel more convenient. Also that my nearest stop is serviced by four separate lines, that helps too. Nevertheless, it really is wonderful.

Oh. And work is starting to pick up a little bit. Tomorrow I have my first real meeting scheduled, so that's good.