10/31 There weren’t any costumes on the subway today. There was a shirtless, amazingly hot gladiator walking down 23rd St. though. Good way to start the day! It’s funny how in a city where you see pretty much everything, even on a day of costumes, a shirtless hot guy – especially in a cape – still guarantees a second glance.
10/30 Today on the subway the L trains were running at capacity and I had to let the first train to my stop go by. When the next one came I really felt like I needed to get on or I’d be late to work. A few people managed to squeeze into the car – I actually had my leg in the train and hoped there would be some shifting and I could make it on. A woman in the doorway said out loud but to me “Too full. No room. Sorry.” etc. etc. People settled in and seeing there wasn’t going to be any space I stood back and the train generally got ready to leave. Suddenly a man appeared at the door I was in front of, took one look, and SHOVED his way into the car despite the “No rooms!” etc. from the vocal woman. She was so mad! She huffed and puffed and sort of thrashed her way away from the man and actually out of the train onto the platform! The man totally didn’t react. No one moved for a moment – I was stunned that she gave up her spot. Then I realized that even though the number of people on the train hadn’t changed, without the woman in the door there was room for me to get on! So I did. It was good stuff – I think I’m in love with that guy.
10/26 There was a kid listening to heavy metal VERY loudly today on the subway. Kid blasting heavy metal + sense that no one’s really watching him = air guitar. (=AWESOME.)
10/19 Today on the subway: Anthony Soprano look-alike on one train, actual actor that played Finn on the next.
10/18 Today on the subway I saw a man who had on a nice dress shirt, slacks, decent shoes – who wasn’t carrying ANYTHING else: no jacket, no satchel, no iPod, no newspaper even. It seemed so strange to me and looking around, he really was an anomaly – everyone puts on some sort of armor to go out into the city.
10/8 Today on the subway there were two young guys engrossed in a lively conversation when I got on the train. After about five minutes of chatting they went quiet and put on their iPods. Finally, as we pulled into a stop in the city they turned to each other and without taking out their earphones or saying anything or seemingly giving any sign at all, gave each other a fist pound and one got off the train. It made me laugh happily – I hope I have a friend like that one day.
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