Under the (inclimate) Weather

Today we got 18 inches of snow dumped on us. I got a call this morning from my manager telling me that the mall was closed, so don't come in to work. Perfect. I figured this was the best time to get stuff cleaned up and start re-organizing some stuff. Well...I didn't. It's too cold to get out from under the blankets. Also, I'm starting to feel sick. I knew it was coming, because I've had three canker sores for about a week now. Just as they're starting to heal up...everything else starts to hurt. Clockwork.

Anyways, I sort of promised a "things that bother me about the bus" rant.

1. Having to stand outside to wait for the bus. This isn't so bad when the weather is nice, but given extreme lack of covered bus stops, it really sucks in the rain/snow. Or even when its just super cold.

2. Rude bus drivers. They don't listen when you tell them not to give you a transfer, they don't return your friendly hello. Then they start going as soon as you've paid, so you have to sort of wobble your way into a seat.

3. Crazy people that ride the bus. Now, the ones I'm talking about are the scary people that just shout expletives at themselves (and you). Or the ones that tell me about the Bible and how wonderful their God is. Or the people that ask to borrow my phone, and when I refuse, harass me about it. (Its my phone, my money, and frankly, you don't look sanitary).

4. People who do not give up the handicapped seating for actual handicapped people, or elderly people. That's just not right.

5. Conversely, older/handicapped people that walk right on by the seat I just gave up for them. I was being nice. Now I just feel like a jerk.

6. People that I don't know sitting next to me. I'm not really one to save a spot with a sweater or bag, but really, don't sit next to me unless you have to. This is because most people that take the bus smell really bad.

7. Bus drivers that go past your stop. You pull the cord. The stop requested sign lights up. You're nearing the stop, so you go to stand just behind the yellow line....and the bus driver keeps going. They are then rude to you when you politely say "Um...that was my stop". Seriously. It's your JOB to stop when the passengers pull the string. It's my job to give you things to drink when you're thirsty and pay for a drink. I can't just not give it to you.

And there we have it. 7 reasons why I hate taking the bus anywhere. I really need to get on getting a license.

I'm going to curl up and watch a movie now, maybe chat with my sweetiepie. Peace everyone.