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January 09, 2008
Adventures at the Bus Stop
Since the semester started up again, I've been having a little drama about my housing situation at school. So I'm waiting it out by boycotting my semi-adult apartment and hanging out at my parents' a little longer. This is all fine and dandy-- they have better food and an interesting puppy, both of which can't be found at other accommodations. However, the problem that has presented itself is that a car is no longer a part of my life style, so I'm relying on my wits for transportation. Fortunately, I have easy access to our city's noble bus service, and have begun experimenting with CARTA. I will say that sometimes I could probably walk home in less time than I spend waiting on the damn bus, but then I would miss out on all kinds of interesting things.
Thus far in my three bus-related experiences with getting home, I have been hit on twice by men twice my age. One practically threw himself out of the window of his SUV and cried out "HEY WOMAN! WHY DON'T YOU ROLL WITH ME?!" Today a man saw me walk by and was so intrigued I found him strolling after me inquiring "Can I walk with you?" He then explained to me he lives nearby and wondered if we couldn't go see a movie sometime. Fortunately the next item in his line of questioning was whether or not I have a boyfriend, and fortunately he was suitably discouraged when I said the privilege of accompanying me to movies is already taken.
In addition to these various amorous advances, I witnessed a scene of domestic strife, as a woman began shouting loudly enough into her cellphone outside her duplex that I could hear her half a block away and over the traffic separating our sides of the street. I figured I'd call the cops if the issue came to blows, as her boyfriend/husband/manfriend also exited the premises, presumably to reason with her. I suppose someone else was riled enough about just the noise, since that's all that came of the argument, to call the cops, as two squad cars rolled up while I was still waiting on the bus.
I have to say I'm enjoying this foray into Chattanooga's public transit. The people watching is good, and I feel more involved in the goings on, even if I'm not doing much besides observing from my bench or bus seat. It offers a nice break in the day to meditate, and I get good stories to tell. It's been a while since I had many good stories about me. I usually end up telling my version of other people's stories, since everyone I know has heard all my really great ones by now. It's a good sign then I ended up enjoying my bus ride so much yesterday I forgot to get off at my stop and had to back track on foot. Hopefully I'll update my party repertoire.
| By Spike | 04:20 PM
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