So far, it looks like I'm the only one dumb/crazy enough to take a ride from a stranger. It turned out okay, I got home safe, but I gotta say, it was CREEPY!

My other options were to wait 2 hours for a bus, or call a cab. I felt since the bus was an option, I just didn't want to wait that long for it, it wasn't fair to expect a friend to drop their plans to come get me.

The lesson I learned...count on the kindness of strangers only in the most extreme emergency, like if an injury is involved. Next time, I'll wait for the bus.

It's interesting to see how many of us this has happened to. It's good to be ready for it next time.