A Number of Annoying Things #2

Missing a Tram/Bus/Train Even Though You Were on Time

I do have a short list of things that I meant to write about in this series of blog posts...but 'luckily' fate basically handed me another good one on a silver platter this morning.

The company I work for recently moved some of their offices to the other side of the river which makes for a longer commute for most of my colleagues and myself. So far I've been good and have used my bike every day since the move 2.5 weeks ago....putting up with lots of traffic (and the accompanying noise) as well as 19(!) traffic lights on the short 4 mile ride.

Today, however, I opted for the tram for various reasons - one of them being the weather. People who know me can tell you, that I have a special relationship with time and punctuality. I try to be on time whenever possible but I also try to minimize my wait times. And while public transportation in general is pretty good in Germany, I have already wasted countless hours waiting for delayed trains and trams. So this makes it even more annoying when you come to the station on time and see your tram depart 90 seconds early, as happened to me this morning....while it was raining, of course.