Weather Conditions

This week's lab will be about web pages and websites. Since i already wrote something about the Greyhound website earlier, I wont write more about it. Today I went out to do some work and when I left, i was caught in the rain. it was cold, but somewhat refreshing. Its better than snow right? Well I started to to think about my next trip home. It's going to be next week for Easter.

I really hope it doesn't snow or rain the day I leave. Greyhound + bad weather does not mix. I remember going home for Winter break and it snowed a lot......we were delayed and it was not pleasant. To make it worse, my friend and i decided to travel at 12:30 AM. We really wanted to get out of Syracuse. hehe. So when things like snow and crazy weather occur, it greatly affects transportation.

Although rain does not have as big of an affect, the bus still has to go slower. I just hate it when I go home and it rains. All my luggage gets wet and I get wet, because I'm not that prepared. Also, you just feel uncomfortable and it kills the happy mood. I notice most of the times I go home, it rains here.....maybe I choose the wrong days or my bad luck??? Hope its good weather next week!!

Greyhound Website

Tomorrow's class will be about the Internet and surfing the web. I am a big Internet user and I surf the web all the time. I go on all sorts of websites such as retail stores, school website, emails, etc. I think without the Internet, many people would be lost and outdated. It would also make people harder to find information and make everything else more time consuming.

Greyhound has their own website - of course!. If they didn't, I think they would have less business and more people at the stations asking information and purchasing tickets. I like the Greyhound website and believe they did a good job in creating it and designing it. It is easy to navigate and most of your questions can be answered on the website. When I purchase tickets, the steps are clear and simple - easy algorithm! The site also allows you to choose your language and shows a lot of deals and discounts that you won't know about at the ticket counter.

The site is colorful and full of their logo. Having their own website just makes traveling faster and purchasing easier. The website address is also easier to remember. It is Greyhound.com and doesn't share a similar address with any other companies or websites. Overall, the greyhound website is a trusty safe source to use.

Greyhound Identity Theft

In class we learned more about databases, but I wont be talking about it since i did so in a previous post. During lecture we talked about identity theft and it made me think a lot about it. many people ages 18-29 make up most of the identity theft cases in America. Therefore it is very important to keep your information confidential.

i haven't heard of any identity theft caused by greyhound, but somehow it may be possible. although when you buy a ticket, they don't ask for your social security number or date of birth, but they do ask for your name and need a credit card - if you use one. I think the theft would easily occur when purchasing the ticket online. it is a secured website, but you never know.

when you purchase your ticket online, they ask for your name, address, billing address, and credit card information. With access to those information, someone can use your credit card for other purchases and have them all billed to you since your address appears on the screen as well. I trust greyhound and have bought most my tickets online with them. However, I'm always cautious and keep my information confidential.

Speeding Home

I am very happy and excited to be home in New York City for spring break. I am even more thrilled that spring break is here and there's only a month or so of school left after this. My friend drove three people total and it wasn't a bad trip at all. It took 4 hours and 30 minutes only because of the traffic in the end. If not, maybe 4 hours flat. Overall, it wouldve still been faster than the Greyhound. I'm glad I didn't have to take it this time.

While on the road, I did see some Greyhound buses along the way. We took the same route. We were, of course, faster than the bus though. They have to obey a speed limit of 65 mph and it was just constant. When you're driving, especially on a trip like this, you tend not to want to follow the speed limit or go a little more than the assigned speed limit. I guess because we were driving kind of fast, we got home faster and shot passed all the other Greyhoung buses.

Honestly, I was scared that we were going very fast because I didn't want to get stopped. They have a lot of state patrols on this highway and I've known a lot of people who got caught speeding. I'm glad we made it back safe and ticketless. Now we have to see what happens on the trip back to school!

SPRING BREAK!

Spring Break is near and everyone just wants to get out of Syracuse! I know I sure do and can't wait to go back home! Finally relaxation. Well this will be the first spring break that I don't have to take the Greyhound. Instead, I'm getting a ride home with my friends! I'm excited because one, I'm going home, and two, I don't have to cram in a bus and be delayed!

I know for sure there will be a lot of people taking the bus home. There always is a lot because it is a holiday and such. That gate line will be long, and the bus will be stuffed! Also, I have a lot to take back so it will be very heavy if I were carrying it all and taking a bus. I guess I got lucky this time when my friend offered!! Of course I'm taking it!

However, the one good thing about going home by Greyhound is that the price is cheap now. If you buy or order your ticket 3 days in advanced, they are a lot cheaper - $32 to New York City to be exact. Usually on major holidays, the prices go up and these advance options do not work. Since it is only spring break for schools, we get this advantage. I hope everyone has a good week off! I know I will!