<prompt> Human: I posted this here recently, but Im still really struggling with letting go of my car. I bought bus tickets online which were cheaper in bulk and am planning to start taking the bus tomorrow, but dear god Im afraid. I know this sounds stupid, but Ive never ridden a bus before. I dont know what its like, and Im more afraid of ending up stranded somewhere in town without a way to get back although I know my fear has no basis and is silly. I also started my new job today and found out Ill be making around on average 17 an hour, which is much more than the 10 I was making when I couldnt afford my car. So now Im wondering, should I still go by everyones advice on my earlier post that says to take the bus while I pay off my debts, and get rid of my car?Obviously, I could save 390 a month if I did that, so please tell me it aint so bad. Well, actually Id be saving about 350 because Ill be using the bus. But still, thats a lot of money I could be putting towards my debt. And if I do do this method, I want to do the avalanche method, but what about smaller debts, like the 27 I owe my girlfriend, or the 100 I owe my mom, or the 497 I owe my brother for my last month of rent? Should I be paying those off first before I work on my avalanche method on credit cards and stuff?  <response>: If you are concerned about riding the bud dont make your first ride a one where you need to be somewhere. Wait till the weekend or your first day off and make a practice run. I did the same thing when i started cycling to work and I was glad I did. Buses are fine. Not as nice as trains. Get a bad rap for crazy people. Totally fine. 