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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
For the love of Sidd
Today on the light rail, I saw Sidd Sinha's twin.
If you don't know Sidd, you probably want to stop reading this because you won't think this is funny. And you're probably wondering why I don't have a picture of this kid...well I couldn't get a good angle, but he's a picture of Sidd and I swear the guy looks exactly like him:
The guy even had the same goofy drawstring backpack Sidd used to carry around.
If you don't know Sidd, you probably want to stop reading this because you won't think this is funny. And you're probably wondering why I don't have a picture of this kid...well I couldn't get a good angle, but he's a picture of Sidd and I swear the guy looks exactly like him:
The guy even had the same goofy drawstring backpack Sidd used to carry around.
just like the one you wore to swim practice when you were a kid..
I was in shock and wanted to ask him if his name was Sidd, but figured that may have come out a bit of a stereotype..or whatever the other word I'm looking for...so I just didn't talk to him....until I had to ask him to move when I was getting off the light rail.
Moral of the story: Yes I just wrote a blog about seeing somebody that looked like somebody I know.
***Pretty soon www.todayonthelightral.com will be up and ready....well it is TECHNICALLY up, just not ready to start using it just yet..have to make a few changes and all that. I'll keep you POSTED on the progress (see what I just did there?).***
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Light Rail epic FAIL
Today on the light rail, it is super crowded.
Yes I'm blogging from the light rail so excuse the grammar mistakes.
First of all, I waited 10 minutes for the train to come. You can imagine all the restless people waiting with me. Then when I'm finally on, the stupid driver is all like "you know dis train aint gunna move till you all clear tha do way". Then we sit at the stop for 5 minutes when she finally opens the door and a man by me says "f this, I'll go for the next one." and gets off.
That's ok and all, but the next train will be just as full.
Moral of the Story: Not my fault if I infect all these Houstonians with influenza...Metro should have more double car trains.
SEE what I mean??
First of all, I waited 10 minutes for the train to come. You can imagine all the restless people waiting with me. Then when I'm finally on, the stupid driver is all like "you know dis train aint gunna move till you all clear tha do way". Then we sit at the stop for 5 minutes when she finally opens the door and a man by me says "f this, I'll go for the next one." and gets off.
That's ok and all, but the next train will be just as full.
Moral of the Story: Not my fault if I infect all these Houstonians with influenza...Metro should have more double car trains.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Bird lady
Today on the light rail, I wanted to sit down.
As soon as I stepped on the light rail this morning, my mission was to find an empty seat. I'm not feeling well today and the last thing I wanted to do was stand and hold on to a pole with my sickly hands. There was a seat open next to this woman, but she had her feet propped up and her jar of red seeds sitting in the seat next to her. Her shoes were off. Gross. I don't care that she had socks on. Still. Gross.
Now timeout for a second, I know Austin just opened a new metrorail that takes an hour to get from Leander to Downtown, but in Houston the longest amount of time you can possibly be on the lightrail is 30 minutes end to end. With that being said, is it really necessary for you to pull out your bird seeds and chomp on them with your shoes off, taking up two seats??? I didn't think so.
I was standing up trying to take a picture of this woman but didn't get one until the next stop when a man got on the train and asked the lady to move so he could sit down. He was clearly annoyed.
As soon as I stepped on the light rail this morning, my mission was to find an empty seat. I'm not feeling well today and the last thing I wanted to do was stand and hold on to a pole with my sickly hands. There was a seat open next to this woman, but she had her feet propped up and her jar of red seeds sitting in the seat next to her. Her shoes were off. Gross. I don't care that she had socks on. Still. Gross.
Now timeout for a second, I know Austin just opened a new metrorail that takes an hour to get from Leander to Downtown, but in Houston the longest amount of time you can possibly be on the lightrail is 30 minutes end to end. With that being said, is it really necessary for you to pull out your bird seeds and chomp on them with your shoes off, taking up two seats??? I didn't think so.
I was standing up trying to take a picture of this woman but didn't get one until the next stop when a man got on the train and asked the lady to move so he could sit down. He was clearly annoyed.
wtf kind of seeds are red?? And WHY are they in a teddy bear jar?
Moral of the story: No, it's not OK for you to take up two seats, I don't care if you weigh 500 pounds, it's still not OK.
Sorry I've been on a bit of a break from the LR blog. Last week was BUSY. My palm pre just did an update and now I can take videos...so keep your eyes peeled for that. Oh and I'll be switching to the new design and new website very shortly..
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Boots and Boys
Today on the light rail, I encountered some cowboys.
Yeah I thought it was a little early in the morning for the Rodeo, too, but I think they were heading out to reliant to chill with their livestock. You know, maybe weigh their cows or something.
There were open seats available in my favorite area of the train but people were blocking it, so I was stuck standing next to these men, probably in their 50s..maybe younger...I have no concept of age. Of course they were wearing giant belt buckles, tight jeans, boots, and cowboy hats..oh and some jackets that had their team name on it, I suppose. But like I always say, this guy is the only man that looks good in tight jeans. I guess I missed out on that gene every other girl in Texas has..you know the "cowboy butts drive me nuts" gene. I think I'm homozygous dominate for preferring a Northeastern attitude mixed with a Texas soul. (yeah I realize that makes no sense to you, but it makes sense in my head)
Nonetheless, I talked to these fellers...and by talked, I mean I made one comment until I realized I didn't feel like talking to people that don't speak correct English.
Cowboy1: (insert incredibly hick accent here) "I tell you wut...dem bullriders this year be really good."
Cowboy2: "Mmmmmhhhmmmm."
Yes, I invited myself into this conversation.
Me: "I like mutton bustin'. Cracks me up."
Cowboy1: "HAHAHAHA. Thas a gOOd one too. Those there are some tough kids, I tell you what."
I laugh.
The cowboys continue talking about random rodeo stuff. They were probably talking about how much beef they get to eat once they buy all the steer. It was too early in the morning for me to be paying attention.
Moral of the story: Wake up in the mornin feelin like Garth Brooks....
yes, I've been listening to too much Ke$ha this morning.
Yeah I thought it was a little early in the morning for the Rodeo, too, but I think they were heading out to reliant to chill with their livestock. You know, maybe weigh their cows or something.
There were open seats available in my favorite area of the train but people were blocking it, so I was stuck standing next to these men, probably in their 50s..maybe younger...I have no concept of age. Of course they were wearing giant belt buckles, tight jeans, boots, and cowboy hats..oh and some jackets that had their team name on it, I suppose. But like I always say, this guy is the only man that looks good in tight jeans. I guess I missed out on that gene every other girl in Texas has..you know the "cowboy butts drive me nuts" gene. I think I'm homozygous dominate for preferring a Northeastern attitude mixed with a Texas soul. (yeah I realize that makes no sense to you, but it makes sense in my head)
Nonetheless, I talked to these fellers...and by talked, I mean I made one comment until I realized I didn't feel like talking to people that don't speak correct English.
Cowboy1: (insert incredibly hick accent here) "I tell you wut...dem bullriders this year be really good."
Cowboy2: "Mmmmmhhhmmmm."
Yes, I invited myself into this conversation.
Me: "I like mutton bustin'. Cracks me up."
Cowboy1: "HAHAHAHA. Thas a gOOd one too. Those there are some tough kids, I tell you what."
I laugh.
The cowboys continue talking about random rodeo stuff. They were probably talking about how much beef they get to eat once they buy all the steer. It was too early in the morning for me to be paying attention.
Moral of the story: Wake up in the mornin feelin like Garth Brooks....
yes, I've been listening to too much Ke$ha this morning.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Metro Lightrail: 0......Metro Bus Driver: 2
Today on the light rail, I was forced to inhale the stench of people at the end of the day. You know that smell...people have been working in construction or in the hospital all day...it's like a mixture of body odor, sick people, and dirt.
Yes, the lightrail was packed..and I even left work before 5. I was standing next to a group of people complaining about how crowded the train was today. Apparently, a train and a bus collided today.
For the second time in a matter of weeks.
At the same exact spot.
What.The.Hell.
And I thought the people riding the train were crazy, I suppose the drivers are just as bad.
^video footage from the first crash in early February^
So naturally, I come home and look up the story on the internet (can be found right here: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6914180.html) and I check out some of the comments below the post., thinking maybe I can make some new friends, you know public transportation loving friends.
My favorite is from ElGuapo1, "And Metro wants to put additional rail lines on our streets? Stop the insanity!".
oh and this one from Multi: "Ah yes, the Tooterville Trolley causes another wreck. I wonder how many had to be taken away in an abulance with the lawyers following close behind!" (no I did not spellcheck these people's posts)
Redbiker98 had this to share: "Again? Trains should not share the roadways with cars, period. This is only going to get worse wit the new lines going in."
The comments go on and on and on...people calling the lightrail a "toy train" that apparently "nobody rides". So here's what imma do. Imma get on my soapbox real quick ya'll because if Kanye can do it, I can do it.
Moral of the story: I will now leave you with my favorite quote from user Lastplace: "Eyewitness said bus driver was seen eating a big bowl of dumba$$ right before the crash."
Oh how I love Houstonians.
Yes, the lightrail was packed..and I even left work before 5. I was standing next to a group of people complaining about how crowded the train was today. Apparently, a train and a bus collided today.
For the second time in a matter of weeks.
At the same exact spot.
What.The.Hell.
And I thought the people riding the train were crazy, I suppose the drivers are just as bad.
^video footage from the first crash in early February^
So naturally, I come home and look up the story on the internet (can be found right here: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6914180.html) and I check out some of the comments below the post., thinking maybe I can make some new friends, you know public transportation loving friends.
My favorite is from ElGuapo1, "And Metro wants to put additional rail lines on our streets? Stop the insanity!".
oh and this one from Multi: "Ah yes, the Tooterville Trolley causes another wreck. I wonder how many had to be taken away in an abulance with the lawyers following close behind!" (no I did not spellcheck these people's posts)
Redbiker98 had this to share: "Again? Trains should not share the roadways with cars, period. This is only going to get worse wit the new lines going in."
The comments go on and on and on...people calling the lightrail a "toy train" that apparently "nobody rides". So here's what imma do. Imma get on my soapbox real quick ya'll because if Kanye can do it, I can do it.
- It's the metro bus drivers at fault here, not the lightrail. I would never ride a Houston city bus...gross.
- How can you say "nobody" rides the lightrail when every day I take it to and from work and most of the time it is nearly full, ESPECIALLY in the afternoon.
- People that comment on chron.com are the rich white folks that have the huge houses in river oaks that think the lightrail makes Houston trashy.
- Sure the lightrail cost a lot of money to build and sure it was seemingly pointless at the time but how else would the drunk young professionals living in midtown get to the rodeo? Do you want drinking and driving accidents too? I didn't think so.
- Don't dis the lightrail until you ride it, punks.
Moral of the story: I will now leave you with my favorite quote from user Lastplace: "Eyewitness said bus driver was seen eating a big bowl of dumba$$ right before the crash."
Oh how I love Houstonians.
Friday, March 12, 2010
It's March. And it's Texas. Duh.
Today on the lightrail..........dammit not ANOTHER post about the weather!
I'll spare you the conversation I had today about the weather. The brief story:
Man complains about Texas weather.
Katie giggles.
Man says he'll be shedding his jacket in an hour.
That's why Katie didn't wear a jacket.
Man says he's from Florida and likes the sun.
Katie likes the sun too.
Man asks where Katie's from.
Katie says Houston.
Man mistakes Katie as a student.
Katie corrects him and points out the fact she has a college degree.
Man makes a point to compliment Katie's sunglasses.
Katie smiles.
Man rambles more about the weather and girls wearing less clothes.
Katie takes this picture of homeless man while man #1 is talking:
I'll spare you the conversation I had today about the weather. The brief story:
Man complains about Texas weather.
Katie giggles.
Man says he'll be shedding his jacket in an hour.
That's why Katie didn't wear a jacket.
Man says he's from Florida and likes the sun.
Katie likes the sun too.
Man asks where Katie's from.
Katie says Houston.
Man mistakes Katie as a student.
Katie corrects him and points out the fact she has a college degree.
Man makes a point to compliment Katie's sunglasses.
Katie smiles.
Man rambles more about the weather and girls wearing less clothes.
Katie takes this picture of homeless man while man #1 is talking:
Because every homeless man needs a Lightning McQueen stool to carry around with him.
Moral of the story: You only talk about the weather when there's nothing else to talk about...think about that the next time you're talking to a real friend and not a stranger...you'll realize how boring you are.
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