So after yesterday’s more “complicated” topic, I’ll keep it light today. Plus, Lulu has picked a very light, happy song from my iTunes library for us to listen to so we’ll keep on that trend.
Riding the bus to work every morning, I’ve noticed two new trends on my morning commute, one of which intrigues me and the other that annoys me (I believe it bothers me because it’s just too early in the morning). I’ll let you pick which is which.
Cuddlers
This used to be a winter-only trend on my route but now they’re out in spring. Cuddlers are the swooning in love people who cannot bear to not have any physical contact with each other on the bus, regardless of how this affects other riders.
I once had cuddlers on the bus who were so attached at the hip that they refused to allow other people past them. When one passenger broke their grasp why trying to get to an open seat, the girl in the couple looked like someone at stolen her purse and lunged for the guy in the couple, calming once they were connected again.
OMG gag me. This might sound “single-girl” biter but seriously, get a room. If cuddlers cannot stand on their own and stand to be apart for a few minutes, they need to do one of two things: 1) get a room, apparently you’re not ready to be out in public yet or 2) get a rope to tie you together so you don’t have to worry about being apart. But make room for others on the bus, especially during bad weather and rush hour.
Make-up rush-hour style
I’m not exactly a morning person, but I do put on my make-up with scientist-like focus. I’ve seen the results when I don’t and it’s not pretty…at all.
One woman on my morning commute puts her entire “face” on the bus, regardless of bumps, short stops, the whole lot. And of course, rather than reading the paper, I cannot help but stare and watch her reactions during a sudden stop, especially when applying liquid eyeliner.
A different woman this morning had her little compact mirror out and was stretching her eye to apply liner when all of a sudden a guy bumped her arm and she started snipping at him. The guy dismissed her, but I couldn’t help but laugh. I understand the value of 10 extra minutes of sleep, but when you choose to get ready on the bus, you have to be prepared for anything. There is no way I could do that so I’m always entertained by who can do their make-up routine successfully in those conditions. Round of applauds for you!
