40 Thoughts From My Morning Commute
- 2/3 or B/C?
- Uhhh... it's a little cold, but the walk would be nice: 2/3.
- Probably the only fresh air I'll enjoy until 8 tonight.
- iPod? headphones?
- No, seriously, just enjoy the walk. Listen to the city, the park. Allow someone to start a conversation with you.
- Well, enjoy the park, anyway. Wait a little bit before entering the audible cocoon.
- It's really not very cold. This is 40?
- Either that, or this is a really good coat.
- No, I think it's just not very cold.
- Strange for December 1st... this is supposed to be winter?
- Oh wait, winter is December thru February. No, March. So winter's really just starting.
- Why do I always think that winter is over by January?
- Probably because in Texas we started our soccer season on January 2nd every year. Yikes!
- I'm glad I live where there are seasons.
- Train's coming, hurry up.
- Oh crap I totally forgot my - no, I got it.
- Okay, good swipe, but fast. Make sure you see the 'Go' before running through this time.
- Shoot, it's uptown.
- Lots of people waiting for the downtown. That's good, I didn't just miss it.
- Wait, it's too many people. There must be a problem.
- Not what I need today.
- Why did I move so slowly this morning? I had plenty of time. I could ha-
- Oh good, headlights.
- Hurry with the headphones before the train moves.
- Let's see, what should I listen to? How about This American Life?
- Geez, how can it be so hot in here?
- Is anyone else sweating? Doesn't look like it.
- This is a good coat.
- OK, just relax and think cool thoughts.
- Like what?
- I need a seat.
- Ok, that woman has her bag in her lap like she's ready to go. Stand in front of her.
- Good, sitting now. Successful commute.
- I wonder what the This American Life people look like. I don't even really have an image in my head when I listen.
- Get a good hold on the briefcase and rest your eyes. That's g...
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- ... Hehe, I wonder if anyone was watching me sl-
- Wall Street, oh crap!
