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[shadowkat]

I don't remember if I mentioned this in a previous post, but the other day, Friday, I think, a woman nudged me awake - to let me know it was time to get off the train.

I'd dozed off and if she'd not nudged me awake - I'd have missed my stop and been late for work.

Nudge.
Me: Whaaat?? (Disoriented)
Woman: excuse me, but I know you get off at this stop, since you do every day - right before me.
Me: Oh, yes, thank you! Thank you!
Woman: no problem.

It was the same woman who had told me to say excuse me two days prior, on Wed. The lady, I'd called a Dingbat in my head...

The Universe likes to surprise me and unravel my assumptions.

Also, this is why I like public transportation and living in a city - when you are alone, you aren't ever really a lone. People got your back and you have theirs. I feel like I'm part of a community. There's always someone to talk to, or to interact with. To watch. To exchange a smile or greeting.

Cities are for people who like people, and as much as I complain? I actually do like people for the most part.

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

And here my thought was how amazing it is that anyone can fall asleep on public transport! 😄

[shadowkat]

It wasn't the subway - it was the commuter train. The seats are surprisingly comfortable and I have two to myself. Although I've been known to doze on subways too from time to time.

[trepkos]

How cool is that?

[fishsanwitt]

That was very nice of her!

I've had that happen to me as well.

[shadowkat]

I thought so. Also surprising. It has happened before though. And I've done it.
Also seen conductor's do it.

[svgurl]

People certainly have layers. And it's good that she noticed. :D