Hello there.
Originally I was going to only write about once or twice a week, since not everyday weird/annoying/whatever shit happens on the bus. But since my brand new phone charger just took a crap on me and I have to use my USB charger on the laptop to charge it, here I am.
I started taking notes because I wanted to remember all the stuff just from today. Then compile through the week to have a nice well rounded entry. I suppose this will suffice though, since a few things really did drive me up the wall today. One of them was not directly bus related, so I'll save that for the end.
Tween girls.
You know exactly what I'm talking about too. The 10-12 crowd who look like they're 14, talk like they're 16, and dress like they're 18. It's disturbing, really. When I was that age, no way in HELL was I wearing black eyeliner, mascara, booty shorts and a spaghetti strap tank top. NO WAY. One of my least favorite things is the rounds of musical "chairs" they play on the bus. One sits by herself and her friend sits across the aisle by herself. Then friend moves to the seat in front of her while girl A moves to the seat that her friend was originally in. Eventually by the time we reach Springfield Station, they're sitting together. How fucking sweet. Plant your asses, you stupid little bitches. And talking on the phone to your mother in a ridiculous manner is lame too, but you won't understand that until you are my age, you see girls doing that and think "wow, that really wasn't cool of me, I was a douche-ette." I am really disappointed in today's youth. REALLY. My friends and I had our moments, but it was nothing like how kids are today. It's a real bummer. Technology has a lot to do w/ it, starting your 6 year old out w/ a cell phone is a super rad idea. *insert sarcasm here* and you wonder why all they want to do is SEXT and roam around Eugene/Springfield instead of do their homework. I'm guilty of it too, but I am an adult, I work, I pay my fucking bills and most of all, I'M NOT AN ASSHOLE ABOUT IT. Instead of the old slogan "Kill Your TV" how about "KILL YOUR CELL PHONE". We all should give it a shot.
On the subject of Tweens, LTD released the summer route changes since school is out and all of that. The picture they use pretty much depicts exactly what I was just talking about. You can see it here. Girls huddled around a phone with surprised looks on their faces. "Oh my GAWD...I can't believe she like, just texted that to you! Like, your mom needs to chillax." or something like that. I have no idea how kids talk these days because I try to have my headphones on at all times when they start squawking.
Again, this morning we had the typical case of "dude on the phone explaining his stupid problems to someone who apparently can't hear so they have to repeat themselves 20 fucking times". I think that pretty much explains that.
My last part of this isn't really about LTD. Actually, it isn't at all. It's about bicycle riders.
I'm all about hoppin' on the bike and riding around town, Eugene is perfect for it. Eugene is also way ahead of the times with these amazing things called "bike lanes". Have you SEEN them?! They are wonderful! You can go w/ the flow of traffic, use your bike like a car and follow all the rules of the road...I don't know why someone didn't think of this earlier. OH WAIT! *face palm* They totally already did!!!! So, since Eugene is SO fucking bike friendly, GET OFF OF THE FUCKING SIDEWALK PLEASE. I'm not kidding, today on the corner of 11th and Willamette, I was expected to either a.) move out of the way while I waited for the walk sign to come on or b.) have a tragic accident with a bicyclist who refused to steer a mere 2 ft to the right and use the fucking bike lane. This happened 3 times while I waited for that light. By the third time, my blood was boiling and I was willing to take the risk of potentially turning into Jamie The Hulk and snapping either legs or bike chains. Jesus people, really. I'm a pedestrian, I do everything correctly...why the fuck can't you?!
*sigh*
I think I'm too nice by not ever saying anything because let's face it...sometimes hippies on bikes can be insane.
That's all for tonight.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
My first blog here.
Alright...
After much deliberation, I decided to unleash my fury (well, not really fury, more like annoyance among other things) about the lovely transportation system here in Eugene/Springfield. I do have a lot to say, but I'm sure it won't be every single day. I'm going to use this first blog as a guideline as to what I usually come across (generally speaking) and why it annoys me. From there, I'll be checking in periodically and letting you all know about the good, bad, and absolutely horrifically ugly shit I see. Oh, and I cuss a lot, so if you are easily offended, stop reading now. And...thanks to anyone who keeps on reading.
Okay.
One of the things that gets me the MOST is use of cell phones on the bus. Or better yet, the lack of respect and paying attention to the rules. They are posted on every bus. Talk at a reasonable volume, etc etc etc. I really think that it should be mandatory for people to put their phones on vibrate or silent all together. No one wants to hear your shitty Adam Lambert ring tone. Or the same ringy dingy text tone that lets everyone on the bus know you are oh so popular. I think in my rant to LTD (yes, I'm going to write a letter) I'm going to point these things out, how it could potentially be distracting to a bus driver if some idiots phone is a blaring ambulance siren. And how I think the rules of the bus should be placed on the back of every seat so people can see them clearly.
I think the next one is a tie w/ the first one. The horrid stench of piss I have been noticing more so lately than I did before. I've only been riding LTD for a year. Up until about a month ago, I never smelled anything other than stale cigarettes and weed occasionally. Suddenly, it's like every single person who wears a diaper or is homeless has pissed uncontrollably all over the bus, thus leaving me to gag when I breathe through my nose. I've contemplated bringing Ozium on the bus w/ me, but that would mess w/ everyone else, so instead I'm adding that into my letter. Clean the fucking busses please!!!
Lazy people. Better yet, lazy FAKING people. Every single fucking day I see some completely competent person get on the bus, only to get off on the VERY NEXT STOP which isn't more than 2 blocks away in most cases. Granted, sometimes they are a bit further and who wants to deal w/ the elements? The best I've seen so far is a lady request the ramp to get on the bus. She hobbles aboard using her cane. I shit you not, the next stop she gets off, picks her cane up, and walks like nothing was ever wrong!!!!! I wondered if I was the only person who noticed. Also, those fucking walker things w/ baskets on them drive me absolutely insane. I tell you what, half of the people DO NOT NEED THEM. They use them to be lazy in my eyes.
People who bitch about not being able to bring their crappy Dutch Bro's coffee or some other caffeinated beverage on the bus because it's not in the proper container, and arguing with the driver which holds ALL of us up. Once again, it's posted. Get your own cup anyway and start saving the environment instead of adding to the waste of the world! Most coffee places even give discounts if you bring your own. Utilize people, UTILIZE! No matter where you go and what you do, there are always options. Most people just don't know to look for them. Common sense to me, but whatever.
Seat hogs. When the busses are FULL (particularly around the beginning of the school year) you can't be greedy and not let anyone sit next to you. Move your shit. I personally would rather have smelly homeless guy sitting next to me than having his ass in my face because he has nowhere to sit. Courtesy is all. Get over yourself, get over your ego. You're riding the fucking bus JUST LIKE THE REST OF US. You are no better.
Bad parents. This rant goes beyond public transpo for me, but I'll keep it on subject. When your kid gets tossed around on the bus because you don't make his ass sit fucking down, don't go crying and trying to sue LTD. Brakes get slammed, people need to get on/off the bus. It's not a fucking daycare play center. Put your god damned stroller under the seat and plant your kids ass down. I really think if you can't handle your child on the bus, you should have to get off the bus. (Mind you, I've seen some really well behaved children on the bus and it always makes me smile.)
Well, I think that just about covers it. So, from now on, all posting will be about my LTD adventures. Keep checking back....tomorrow is my Monday ;)
~JL
After much deliberation, I decided to unleash my fury (well, not really fury, more like annoyance among other things) about the lovely transportation system here in Eugene/Springfield. I do have a lot to say, but I'm sure it won't be every single day. I'm going to use this first blog as a guideline as to what I usually come across (generally speaking) and why it annoys me. From there, I'll be checking in periodically and letting you all know about the good, bad, and absolutely horrifically ugly shit I see. Oh, and I cuss a lot, so if you are easily offended, stop reading now. And...thanks to anyone who keeps on reading.
Okay.
One of the things that gets me the MOST is use of cell phones on the bus. Or better yet, the lack of respect and paying attention to the rules. They are posted on every bus. Talk at a reasonable volume, etc etc etc. I really think that it should be mandatory for people to put their phones on vibrate or silent all together. No one wants to hear your shitty Adam Lambert ring tone. Or the same ringy dingy text tone that lets everyone on the bus know you are oh so popular. I think in my rant to LTD (yes, I'm going to write a letter) I'm going to point these things out, how it could potentially be distracting to a bus driver if some idiots phone is a blaring ambulance siren. And how I think the rules of the bus should be placed on the back of every seat so people can see them clearly.
I think the next one is a tie w/ the first one. The horrid stench of piss I have been noticing more so lately than I did before. I've only been riding LTD for a year. Up until about a month ago, I never smelled anything other than stale cigarettes and weed occasionally. Suddenly, it's like every single person who wears a diaper or is homeless has pissed uncontrollably all over the bus, thus leaving me to gag when I breathe through my nose. I've contemplated bringing Ozium on the bus w/ me, but that would mess w/ everyone else, so instead I'm adding that into my letter. Clean the fucking busses please!!!
Lazy people. Better yet, lazy FAKING people. Every single fucking day I see some completely competent person get on the bus, only to get off on the VERY NEXT STOP which isn't more than 2 blocks away in most cases. Granted, sometimes they are a bit further and who wants to deal w/ the elements? The best I've seen so far is a lady request the ramp to get on the bus. She hobbles aboard using her cane. I shit you not, the next stop she gets off, picks her cane up, and walks like nothing was ever wrong!!!!! I wondered if I was the only person who noticed. Also, those fucking walker things w/ baskets on them drive me absolutely insane. I tell you what, half of the people DO NOT NEED THEM. They use them to be lazy in my eyes.
People who bitch about not being able to bring their crappy Dutch Bro's coffee or some other caffeinated beverage on the bus because it's not in the proper container, and arguing with the driver which holds ALL of us up. Once again, it's posted. Get your own cup anyway and start saving the environment instead of adding to the waste of the world! Most coffee places even give discounts if you bring your own. Utilize people, UTILIZE! No matter where you go and what you do, there are always options. Most people just don't know to look for them. Common sense to me, but whatever.
Seat hogs. When the busses are FULL (particularly around the beginning of the school year) you can't be greedy and not let anyone sit next to you. Move your shit. I personally would rather have smelly homeless guy sitting next to me than having his ass in my face because he has nowhere to sit. Courtesy is all. Get over yourself, get over your ego. You're riding the fucking bus JUST LIKE THE REST OF US. You are no better.
Bad parents. This rant goes beyond public transpo for me, but I'll keep it on subject. When your kid gets tossed around on the bus because you don't make his ass sit fucking down, don't go crying and trying to sue LTD. Brakes get slammed, people need to get on/off the bus. It's not a fucking daycare play center. Put your god damned stroller under the seat and plant your kids ass down. I really think if you can't handle your child on the bus, you should have to get off the bus. (Mind you, I've seen some really well behaved children on the bus and it always makes me smile.)
Well, I think that just about covers it. So, from now on, all posting will be about my LTD adventures. Keep checking back....tomorrow is my Monday ;)
~JL
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