Jun 02, 2004 22:22
I had a long day, and I'm really tired. My head is swimming with thoughts...good and bad.
So, I'm going to take this time to complain. Its what I'm best at.
I had all my stuff (heavy bag, violin, and shopping bags)...and I got on the 59. The 59 is an express bus, but it ceases to BE an express when it hits Lincoln Fields, and thats where I got on. The express serves a faster route to local places...mostly G-men and Women use it.
It was pretty full. As an express, its not usually full. But this was pretty full. Some ppl had to stand (which isnt FULLLL...but for this bus it is).
This is what I dont get:
How ppl can afford 2 bus passes. 1 for themselves, and another for their bags, briefcases or nothing in particular.
It is rude to occupy more than 1 seat if the seat is sought after
I have no social skills. I tell myself this on a daily basis....but then things like this happen, and I begin to wonder if I'm one of the FEW ppl that HAVE social graces/skills.
The bus is full..and 3 ppl have their bags on the seat.
2 of them move them.... OH! HOW VERY NICE OF YOU....you should get the humanitarian award....
These ppl are government ppl. and Canadians. arent canadians suppose to be polite?
I guess not Suburb ian canadians. I dunno.
Now. This is where the rant begins. The 1 lady that did not move her bags (I dont even think she had any).
I know this lady. As she is a member of my community.
I more know her daughter. I went to elementary school with her daughter.
When I was in elementary school, the daughter, hilary, was a know it all. With good reason. She was smart. Well read. Not popular...but she always did well in school.
As a kid..I was, well I guess jealous. I more strived to be her, or at best show her up.
She played piano. I played violin. So there was no real music competition.
When we all graduated Grade 6...I think she moved onto Grade 7...into JUnior high..but by Grade 9 she went to a different school. This changed, seemed to make her more egotistical. "I'm better than you, cause I went to a better school..and had friends, and am reallly really smart .." kinda attitude.
As for her mother, the only reason why I know her..is cause she takes the bus, and she feels the need to talk to me. Its not tooo bad. I *can* be nice, and am.
All the mother talks about is boring trite shit. Mostly about herself. Sometimes Hilary. And I think its rude, in a way, that she would assume that I care.
Not to mention, the mother is kinda odd. Not weird. Just odd.
I also run into Hilary on the bus. Although Hilary is not as self centered as her mother...its still there. Our last conversation wasnt too bad. It was about hair and skin complexion.
She pointed out that her complexion (..okay, I'm the WHITEST person youll ever meet...EVER..and thats a challange...!) is fair (which compared to me...is NOT)...
however...Hers is more pink, and I'm more yellow.
NOw this is true.
No arguing that.
But it semeed like a put down. (not as bad as past put downs...but I'm more sensitive to her ways now).
Everything is condesending...attention seeking...
She likes to hear herself speak..
same with her mother
In my opinion...
These ppl, that are "smart" and "normal" and fit into communities and society...
Have NO SOCIAL SKILLS!
Who takes up 2 seats...when the bus is obviously full. Do you not have a guilty conscience? I DO! Ive tried it, once..maybe twice...the guilt eats me. Why should *I* get the pleasure of sitting...and deny someone else that right?
WHo makes you the bus lord.
Okay okay...who makes me the bus police too...I know.
Who tells detailed stories about their life to someone they see once in awhile ...ON A BUS...and who isnt even a friend.
Hilary goes to Ottawa University. I guess, one would say a rival of Carleton University. . . .. . whatever.
I once overheard her make fun of Carleton University. now I dont really care....because its all opinion, right?
the why is she always using our library? If Carleton sucks..then stay away...use your own reasources...
Social skills....hypocracy...
Things like this irk me. obviously.
I'm the one that ppl call weird. Or poor social skills.
but I honestly believe that its the oppoiste. I HAVE social skills. I'm nice to strangers, I say thank you when someone holds a door open...I dont take up 2, 3 seats on a bus...I give up my seat for old ladies...I pick up stuff if someone drops it..
I AM NOT AN OPPORTUNIST.
and its the opportunists that have "these social skills"
but secretly...they dont.
so remember kids, next time you see a social climber or opportunist point them out, call their bluff and bring them down a notch. Help society rid of these people who only think of themselves