• Earbuds. If I have them in my ears, it probably means I am listening to music. Then why-oh-why do people always try to talk to me when I have them in my ears? And I am not talking about at work, when I should be open and receptive to people trying to talk to me. I am talking about at least 2-3 times a week when I am waiting for the bus or some other part of my daily commute. I must have one of "those faces" that people respond to and want to ask me how long I have been waiting for the bus or talk about the excess/lack of traffic that morning. Earbuds in = please leave me alone. This goes triple for air travel.
• People who invade my personal space on mass transit. To be fair, no I did not take this photo. And I actually think that is ample room for me. But more often than not, I get squished up against the window or flat out sat on by other passengers. And no, they are not larger plus-size people. I think they are just rude, inconsiderate jerks who don't give a crap.
• So cold. So very, verrryyyy cold. I cannot find a happy temperature to save my life lately. If I turn the heat on I get way too roasty-toasty. If I dial the heat back I turn into a human Popsicle. My only happy temp so far was under my covers this morning. Too bad I couldn't stay there all day.
• Christmas shopping. Not done yet. So basically if I can't order it and have it shipped in time or it isn't offered as a gift card at the Safeway next to my apartment, you aren't getting it as a gift from me this year.
• "127 Hours" Saw this movie last week. Had to keep my jacket over my face for the gruesome arm cutting scene. But I did get a good takeaway from this film -- always, always leave a note about where you are going.
• Champagne. A glass or two to celebrate an occasion? Lovely. Many, many sips of it at a Champagne tasting event on a Saturday afternoon? You will be asleep by 8pm and miss your Saturday evening plans.
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i get SO peeved when people take up too much space on the metro. hello, your bag does not deserve as eat more than i do at rush hour. i rode the red line every day for a year and i SWEAR the people were the most inconsiderate.
ReplyDeleteOMG I flip out when people try to keep the arm up on planes or lean into my space. When I was in high school coming back from Brasil, I was writing a letter to a friend and the guy next to me all of a sudden starting commenting on the contents of my letter. That was 15 years ago and I am still both mortified and livid about that invasion of personal space.
ReplyDeleteI hope the time passes quickly and you get what you are waiting for!
ReplyDeleteMy mom was on the Metro in DC years ago and wearing a short skirt. She got ringworm on the back of her leg from where her bare skin touched the seat!!!!! AHHH!!! Petrified of sitting on the subway now.
I hate personal space invaders, especially in elevators. Like, is there any reson for you to think another one wont come in a few secs? Why dont you shove yourself on and touch me. Freaks me out!
ReplyDeleteI hate people who invade my personal space too
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