Two birds sitting on a bench

As far as my bus rides went today, they were relatively tame, but nonetheless entertaining. I was riding the #8 on my way home from the gym when two elderly women (or the two ol' birds as I like to call them) engaged in conversation that started with this: "Why is it always the older people who get up to make seats available to us elderly folk? The youngsters never stand up."

My first reaction was: first of all, I'm not sitting in the handicapped seats so granted, I didn't get up, being farther back on the bus. And actually, I have moved countless times to make space for those who are older and who have difficulty with their mobility so, Ha! Secondly, she is obviously saying this loud enough for everyone around her to hear, including the people next to her who didnt happen to stand for her when she boarded. Uncomfortable faces glanced around avoiding her direction...nice. As the bus ride continues, a woman across the aisle from me was in a rift with someone on the phone. So Bird #1 says to Bird #2, "I wish people wouldn't talk on their phones on the bus, its so inappropriate" and they both turn their heads to face the woman who is 2 seats away.

Really? some people would say eavesdropping is too. Then again, there are some people who would say eavesdropping and then talking about it for everyone else to hear is also inappropriate. But, I can't point fingers. This blog is a result of countless eavesdropping. Hypocrite? Maybe. But its all just to entertain my fans. Call me what you will.