No bus, no bike, no travel

I rented the first season of Morgan Spurlock's TV series 30 Days to show my students and am now inspired to try something out for 30 days.

Starting January 1st and going until February 13th, I will give up my CAR! I even plan on parking it at my Dad's for the duration of the experiment so that I have no excuses. EDIT: I will not due this per advice of someone special. I will leave it here, but will hide my keys from myself. :)

I realise that I will exceed 30 days, but the first couple of weeks of it will be before the new semester begins, so I will not *have* to go anywhere. I want to live my normal life (AKA one that includes work) carless. I will have 2 weeks to warm up and then the first month of school -carless.

Rain, cold, snow (I know; it's unlikely), storm, whatever, I will not drive my beautiful blue polluting machine.

How will I travel you ask?
1. By bike unless it is pouring it down with rain
2. By bus, which I've NEVER done in Houston
3. By lightrail
4. On foot!

I will accept a ride to the Park and Ride after I abandon my car at my Dad's since I won't have my bike, but apart from that I will avoid cars unless an emergency arises; in which case, an ambulance, ride from a friend or taxi will all be options.

What pros do I foresee?
1. I will save money on gas.
2. I will live the impossibility of being carless in Houston.
3. I might catch ZZZs on the bus
4. I might meet some interesting folks on the bus.
5. I will have to be much more organised and less impulsive.
6. I might save money on gas.
7. Will have less impact on enviroment.

And cons?
1. Will have to wake up earlier to catch bus.
2. Grocery shopping on bike or bus.... not easy.
3. Waiting outside in the rain.
4. Convincing people that I do not need a ride.
5. Will have to buy trailer for bike, so I can grocery shop.

FYI:
-To many readers this may seem like no big deal, but I assure you, most Houstonians will think I am absolutely insane. On the days when I cycle my 4.5 miles to work, many of my colleagues and students act like I just completed a marathon.

-You might be shocked to read that I have never riden the bus here. This is not unusual. Houstonians who have cars, do not ride on buses. Trust me! Buses are for *insert any marginalized group here*.