Wrong Bus

Assumptions are dangerous, especially if you are rushing for time. Just came back from the Rock, 1 hr later than usual. I had thought that any bus except 403 and 359 would reach my house. Now I can add 15 to that list. (though I had myself partly to blame).

Became impatient while waiting for the bus to arrive at the interchange. Took the wrong bus and commented that it took a different route than normal. Unfortunately, two wrongs do not make a right; I further assumed that it was a loop service around Pasir Ris Town. Worried, I consulted the bus driver, who said that it was a loop service back to Pasir Ris Bus Interchange. I was relieved for the moment and went back to watching the games review on Channel 5.

Only realised something was wrong when the bus travelled on the expressway, passed Tampines MRT and SAFRA along the way. Anxiety turned to fear as I asked a lady commuter, who said that this bus goes all the way to Parkway Parade! (though later I found out that what the bus driver said was true, it was a very LONG loop service back)

Silently cursing my dumb luck, I alighted at Temasek Polytechnic. Those who stayed in Pasir Ris-Tampines area would know how far I am from the Pasir Ris bus interchange. Wow. It took me long enough to realise my mistake. Grudgingly, I swore at every taxi (empty, mine you) that passed by. Bet they must be sniggering for that poor soul stranded out there, preparing to drain his money when midnight strikes. Almost wanted to put my pre-NS training to use by running back home (I was feeling insanely pissed at that time), when I realised that the same bus on return route had arrived. I was so desperate that I ran and jumped in front of the moving bus just to stop it. (thankfully, it had just started moving, not at full speed. -.-')

Reached home tired and hungry, and vented my anger on the poor hotdog that I quickly devoured.