As is normal for me on the weekdays I take a bus from one part of the town that I attend my college in, back closer to where I live. The bus ride typically takes 30-45 minutes.
Today was interesting to say the least.
The thing was, this 40-something lady (whom I believe has some sort of mental problem) had taken her cat in to get spayed at the vet. It ended up dieing on the operating table. This was sad in itself and I'm sure the majority of the bus passengers (myself included) felt at least a little bit sympathetic towards her and her loss.
That's not what the big deal was. For the entire bus ride she would cry, shout, and repeat various phrases about her cat dieing and every time a new passenger came on she'd move over and preach her sad story. After a while once people had acknowledged her story she got angry and started threatening people and shouting at them as to why they don't care and should. This was getting really unnerving and I knew my adrenaline was pumping the whole trip. Finally the bus driver pulled over on the curb and told her that if she doesn't get a hold of herself he would make her get off the bus. She quieted down after that but she still kept repeating her story, something talking just to herself.
I really did feel sorry for her, but beyond a certain point grief to that degree becomes very unnerving.
Yeah...not the typical day...I know. :P
Listen to music next time?
She sounds like she wants attention.
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:14:52 PM
As is normal for me on the weekdays I take a bus from one part of the town that I attend my college in, back closer to where I live. The bus ride typically takes 30-45 minutes.
Today was interesting to say the least.
The thing was, this 40-something lady (whom I believe has some sort of mental problem) had taken her cat in to get spayed at the vet. It ended up dieing on the operating table. This was sad in itself and I'm sure the majority of the bus passengers (myself included) felt at least a little bit sympathetic towards her and her loss.
That's not what the big deal was. For the entire bus ride she would cry, shout, and repeat various phrases about her cat dieing and every time a new passenger came on she'd move over and preach her sad story. After a while once people had acknowledged her story she got angry and started threatening people and shouting at them as to why they don't care and should. This was getting really unnerving and I knew my adrenaline was pumping the whole trip. Finally the bus driver pulled over on the curb and told her that if she doesn't get a hold of herself he would make her get off the bus. She quieted down after that but she still kept repeating her story, something talking just to herself.
I really did feel sorry for her, but beyond a certain point grief to that degree becomes very unnerving.
Yeah...not the typical day...I know. :P
:| crazy people...
she must smoke crack
Quote from: OmegaPapyrus on December 13, 2007, 06:16:15 PM
Listen to music next time?
I actually don't like listening to music in public. I'm somewhat shy, and generally don't do that. But, its a good idea.
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on December 13, 2007, 06:17:06 PM
She sounds like she wants attention.
I got that impression too. I didn't want to do anything. I wouldn't want to upset her more than she was.
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: OmegaPapyrus on December 13, 2007, 06:16:15 PM
Listen to music next time?
I actually don't like listening to music in public. I'm somewhat shy, and generally don't do that. But, its a good idea.
Listening to music and shyness connect how?
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: OmegaPapyrus on December 13, 2007, 06:16:15 PM
Listen to music next time?
I actually don't like listening to music in public. I'm somewhat shy, and generally don't do that. But, its a good idea.
Listening to music and shyness connect how?
I personally don't like attracting attention to myself, and I attribute that to my shyness.
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: OmegaPapyrus on December 13, 2007, 06:16:15 PM
Listen to music next time?
I actually don't like listening to music in public. I'm somewhat shy, and generally don't do that. But, its a good idea.
Listening to music and shyness connect how?
I personally don't like attracting attention to myself, and I attribute that to my shyness.
Listening to music doesn't attract attention...
Do you sign or mouth words while listening?
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:42:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: OmegaPapyrus on December 13, 2007, 06:16:15 PM
Listen to music next time?
I actually don't like listening to music in public. I'm somewhat shy, and generally don't do that. But, its a good idea.
Listening to music and shyness connect how?
No, I just have the impression that people will be more likely to stare at you if you're using headphones.
I personally don't like attracting attention to myself, and I attribute that to my shyness.
Listening to music doesn't attract attention...
Do you sign or mouth words while listening?
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:49:35 PM
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:42:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: OmegaPapyrus on December 13, 2007, 06:16:15 PM
Listen to music next time?
I actually don't like listening to music in public. I'm somewhat shy, and generally don't do that. But, its a good idea.
Listening to music and shyness connect how?
No, I just have the impression that people will be more likely to stare at you if you're using headphones.
I personally don't like attracting attention to myself, and I attribute that to my shyness.
Listening to music doesn't attract attention...
Do you sign or mouth words while listening?
Oh.
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:52:44 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:49:35 PM
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:42:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: Mystic Swampert on December 13, 2007, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: TheKoopaBros. on December 13, 2007, 06:17:23 PM
Quote from: OmegaPapyrus on December 13, 2007, 06:16:15 PM
Listen to music next time?
I actually don't like listening to music in public. I'm somewhat shy, and generally don't do that. But, its a good idea.
Listening to music and shyness connect how?
No, I just have the impression that people will be more likely to stare at you if you're using headphones.
I personally don't like attracting attention to myself, and I attribute that to my shyness.
Listening to music doesn't attract attention...
Do you sign or mouth words while listening?
Oh.
Sorry about that. It didn't come outright.
I just feel that people are more likely to stare at me (even if that isn't the case) when I wear headphones, and in general I prefer my music to come from speakers in the comfort of the room I'm in.
I understand her, though...I'd be in a state of shock if I lost a cat :'(
Quote from: Zovistograt on December 13, 2007, 07:06:55 PM
I understand her, though...I'd be in a state of shock if I lost a cat :'(
But enough to tell random people "OMG MAH KITTEH DIED TODAY! FEEL SORRY FOR ME! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH :( :( :( :("
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on December 13, 2007, 07:14:53 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on December 13, 2007, 07:06:55 PM
I understand her, though...I'd be in a state of shock if I lost a cat :'(
But enough to tell random people "OMG MAH KITTEH DIED TODAY! FEEL SORRY FOR ME! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH :( :( :( :("
I just think she is desperate for attention. :|