Did we lose power?

I'm really starting to wonder if the MBTA has hired undercover subway stop announcers. It's like the PA-system has stopped working on the T or something. Why else is there yet another man calling out the stops en route? WHAT is going on???

Paranoid Pursuit

Is it just me or do people in this city walk a little too closely behind you? Maybe I'm paranoid, but they are most definitely too dang close to me. Case in point, I was walking home a few days ago, and turned around - because, I'm not completely oblivious to the sound of oncoming footsteps - to see a tall man with a curly mullet and a white sweater practially power-walking not quite 5-feet behind me. #1 violation: do you have a Jerry Curl AND a mullet?? Really? #2: Sir, you're too close. #3: In the words of the Rape and Self-Defense class I'm so happy I took, "GET BACK!!!". And #4: This is why I packs a blade!! LOL, thanks Dad! Ok, well it's a 1.5" swiss army keychain with a nail file and scissors on it, and in an adrenaline-rushed moment, I honestly think my elbows would be stronger sources of defense, but it's on hand nonetheless. Plus I just saw Colombiana... so GET BACK, Boston!

Something's a little off

Such randomness on the train on a Saturday morning! A boy, who looked like he was 15, was standing up announcing the stops as though he'd been hired by the MBTA, except that he deboarded at some point and walked out on the job. Then, an old man got on with a bik that he rattled violently, to the point where most people got off or switched cars at the last stop. Whaaat in the world?

Bike cops to the rescue?

What's funnier than cops on bikes?!? Cops on bikes chasing cars through red lights! Seriously, how'd they think this was going to work? I walked out of the subway yesterday just in time to see an SUV run a red light next to a hospital, while there were still 10 seconds on the crosswalk... So basically a flagrant violation. I don't know what her excuse was when the bike cop caught up with her - which he did, miraculously, pedaling at full speed and because in Boston, there's enough traffic to slow down traffic violators - but she managed not to get a ticket.

Dress Like You Mean It

On the train looking at really awkward fashion choices, I suddenly realize it's not necessarily what you wear that makes a look fashionable. It's whether or not it's intentional, and of course whether you're able to inspire other people with the conviction that it was a really good idea to pair gold sneakers with lime green laces. I see some really unintentional, I-just-rolled-out-of-bed-this-morning-and-threw-on-glittery-clogs-with-my-boyfriend's-varsity-jacket kind of choices. And that's the kind of indifference that'll keep Boston winning the prize for worst-dressed. My dance teachers used to tell us to dance "full out," basically give it your all. That's what I'd like to tell Boston. Bring it!

Tuned in

I rode on the T with headphones for the first time today. It took me a while to understand why you'd want to be tuned out on the train, but I get it now. I stopped short of mouthing the lyrics to Beyonce's latest album, and almost missed my stop for being obsessed with my new phone, but it was mostly worth it. Back to reality tomorrow though. I need new material;-)

Rude City

Three guy friends on the train, and one just informed the others that Boston was rated one of the rudest cities in the U.S. I'm trying to figure out why they're all surprised... I mean really, I like Boston attractions and scenery and my friends of course, but this is the same city where I struggle to get babies and old people to smile... it's kind of a tough crowd.