The things I See On the Train

So I'm subject to public transportation since having relocated to NYC. It has truly been quite the experience thus far!!! I come across a plethora of folk--rich folk, poor folk, white folk, black folk, quiet folk, loud folk--the list is endless. Given my observant nature, I couldn't but help make interesting observations to mention in my blog.

Firstly, during my early morning commute, everyone sleeps on the train! My uncle warns me about succumbing myself to harm by falling asleep but waking so early, I just can't help but catch a few zzzs. There's nothing particularly cool about sleeping in public but if everyone's doing it, why not?! Every minute counts and often I arrive at the office feeling refreshed solely due to my naps on the train.

Secondly, no one wears wedding rings! When I'm not sleeping I'm people watching. Like a true fake detective, I look at everyone head to toe that falls within my line of vision. And I must say that I seldom see wedding bands on those passing hands. I'm not talking about young folk but the older, middle-aged ones. It leads me to associate NYC with unmarried people lol. Makes me wanna get the hell outta here! Lol I wanna get married and look forward to wearing my wedding band when that time presents itself.

Thirdly, while I considered myself to be more chivalrous than the average guy and loathe when I hear women exclaim "chivalry is dead!", I seldom see gentlemen-like manners on the trains. Rarely do I see men give their seats for some as I saw much more frequently during my days in Philly. I won't lie---I'm sometimes too engaged in my people watching or sleeping to notice a women standing nearby unless of course she's elderly or pregnant.

Last but not least, the Apple iPhone seems to be the choice of the people. While I am an iPhone user, I don't engage in the never-ending debate of Apple vs. Android. But that doesn't help me wonder why there are so many iPhone users who ride public transportation? Everyone has an iPhone! The poor, the rich, the black, the white, (I'm beginning to sound like a Dr. Seuss book), everyone!!!

Clearly I'm bored as I write this entry. It just so happens that my train was delayed due to track issues. So a 40 minute train ride became an hour and a half excision through the dirty NY subterranean abyss. I just got off. Until next time!


-DJL


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