FAILURE

Ok, so I have failed.  Already.  Really I failed day 2, I think, but I was too embarrassed to admit it.  

Last year was a huge success for me.  I MAJORLY cut back on mileage and I learned a lot.  I was frustrated, but I made it.  

BUT, I need to help a friend out with her dog walking business while she is home with her family.  Her dad is very ill, and I am actually very grateful that I am available to help her out.  You know, when someone is going through something totally awful, you always want to help but you don't know how.  It's nice to know how to help.  

however, it is just not possible to do dog walking on public transit.  In Los Angeles.  

And that is the reality for SO many people in SO many jobs here.  Public transit is NOT a viable option for so many people.  There are places buses just don't go, and last year I realized there are times they don't run.  It's a real shame.  

Last year, I felt like I was actually being part of the change I want to see in the world (that's Gandhi, right?)  Today, I am feeling a bit out-sized by the problem.

But reading other people's blogs about victories and disappointments has brought my spirits up quite a bit.  There are a lot of really awesome people doing this thing.  So thanks for inspiring me.