After two days of school orientation I had one day off. I was tired and half considered lounging in the apartment and hiding away from city life. I was checking emails and got an inspirational message from my friend Beth. She wrote about seeing a pig food truck based in Seattle on TV.  I made finding that truck my day’s mission. My Orca, public transportation card, had arrived in the mail and I had downloaded the One Bus Away app for my smart phone. I threw the card and phone in my purse, smooched my sweet Baker and tucked him in the safety of his cage, and set off. I walked to the bus stop and managed to use my phone to figure out the correct bus. I followed everyone else’s lead and swiped my Orca card on my way on the bus. I got off on Pike Street, a place I suspected a pig shaped food truck might be located. I wandered around aimlessly for a bit. Then in true Kady style I remembered my smart phone. Whenever there is a question to be answered, a fact to be looked-up, or a place to be noted my in-laws and husband have taught me to efficiently use a smart phone. I googled “pig truck Seattle” and managed to figure out the truck was two blocks away. I then realized I had no cash but using my phone again I located a Chase bank. With money in hand I approached the truck and ordered a “sweet and tangy pulled pork sandwich and a ginger lemonade.” It was delicious. To document the find, I snapped some photos on my phone. I walked around Pike Place Market and then used my phone to dictate which bus I would take to get to upper Queen Anne. Once in Queen Anne my phone told me which blocks to turn and walk to get to Nancy’s Sewing Basket. I had finally found my quaint sewing shop. The shop specializes in apparel sewing and offers some of the best classes in Seattle. I picked up a shop schedule and headed to the cupcake shop. To celebrate my days travels I picked up two cupcakes and made it back to the bus stop. My phone was unable to tell me that I needed to pull the chord to make the bus stop so after missing my stop the bus stopped at the next one and after a short walk I made it back to the apartment feeling like the accomplished city girl.

Several years ago Steven came home from work super excited because he had a developer android cell phone. It was before any smart phones had come on the market. He told me it could check emails, message and look up maps. I told him it was stupid and I didn’t know who would want to do all that on a phone. Steven, I am so sorry I didn’t have to foresight to see all of the pickles my phone would get me out of and all of the directions it could provide.