Subway Fight Caught On Camera

Subway Fight Caught On Camera

I saw this on the news yesterday evening and sadly this is not unusual when you ride the subways or the buses.  This fight was over a "seat".  I like to get a seat as much as the next person on my ride especially when I'm tired after a long day of work, etc. but to get into a fight over it never.  Sad part is that these good samaritans tried to break it up and were unsuccessful and they risk their own safety to do so.  The police say not to get involved but if you're between stations or underground on some lines a dangerous situation can get even worse.  I think there needs to be like a panic button or something installed on the trains while I know the newer ones have that button to push but you have to speak and who wants to risk getting their a** kicked if criminal sees you.  I've posted my list of subway etiquette in the past on here and let me tell you some people need to use better subway/bus etiquette to avoid things like this.  Being a subway rider using two very well traveled lines every day I've seen lots of stupidity some riders are just plain stupid which is why they get into problems with other riders.  I observe people doing some real stupid s*** like drinking coffee while standing up why would you do that and not be mindful not to spill coffee on a passenger? Sit your a** down and drink or wait till you get to your destination not properly holding on to poles and bumping into someone and being a native new yorker I know the ones who like to do this to instigate a fight or a reaction. On the newer trains you have this new poles especially by the double seater why the heck would you put your elbow on there if someone is sitting there??? I once had to smack someone's elbow out of the way on a #1 train b/c it almost hit the side of my head.  The right thing to do would be hold the top curved pole above the seat or the back part.  Loud cell phone conversations: STFU no one wants to hear your annoying ring tones, your last nights escapade, or other ridiculous drama played up a hundered notches b/c you actually think we give a flying **** if you must report such important news TEXT it please.  On yesterday's ride to work I witnessed a grown woman get annoyed by a teenager who brushed up against her it wasn't hard it's not like she slammed into her and the train was packed like a sardine I mean get real if a train is that packed and if you choose to get on it, things like this will happen and I thought I hope she knows better to leave that kid alone.  Get serious if you can't handle close body contact wait for the next train it's that simple!!!!  Seats well they're nice but one size doesn't fit all if you don't fit in there don't try b/c you're risking annoying a rider and getting cursed out or the outcome of the above video link.  Men your junk needs space but unless your hung like a horse not that much space!.  Next things BO please wash up and use deodorant and don't overdue it with cheap cologne perfume or anything over powering and good oral hygiene is a plus, your fellow riders will thank you.  Food:  Some people don't like to see others eating, and I HATE people who eat on the subway it's second place to my other pet peeve the loud cell phone convos.  People don't want to smell your nasty food or watch your nasty ass eat and you have no table manners and don't even have the decency to clean up after yourself.  I've smelled stank chinese food, overfried chicken, pancakes, nasty egg sandwiches from the corner store, it's freaking ridiculous.  I've actually spotted someone eating an egg sandwich on the platform and made sure not to get in that car.  The spagheti incident also turned into a brawl where this slob was eating on the train, and someone was annoyed by it, the rider should've just got up and went to another car rather than make the statement "what kind of animals eat on the train" b/c that can be taken the wrong way and it was.   Be a smart rider and you won't encounter any grief on the subways and all of these apply to the bus rides as well as there have been some fights on the bus also published on you tube, sad part is that people film these things but don't take steps to call 911 or get a cop on the platform b/c everyone likes to see a good fight.  When I see things like this, it reminds me why I keep my child off public transportation if I can help it b/c bottom line people are stupid, rude, and don't think before they do or say things and while I may try to avoid things on my own if anyone did anything to jeopardize the safety of my child I will go nuts.   I think there needs to be more police presence on the subways people blame the heat which can make people short tempered and they blame the economy, etc.  These are all factors but at the end of the days it's just plain old fashioned STUPIDITY and who is tougher.  When you step into the street, into a car on a subway train always remember you never know who is the person riding next to you so think before you do or say something you will regret. 

much cooler tuesday

Tuesday morning on my daily ride to work and it seems like I can't win if its not someone who stinks its someone with cheap or stank old perfume who just happens to pick the seat next to me I'm glad to have my ipod on to tune out the mindless chatter the weather keeps on changing and I still feel a weird feeling in my throat and I noticed something red I can't afford to be sick again so I'm just going to keep rinsing with peroxide and hope the infection goes away on its own kind of sucks when you don't have enough leave to take days off if you need to now Jr doesn't feel well had a fever so his father is taking him to the dr and I'm hoping its not another infection but I won't be surprised if it is since he's so prone to them. Yesterday was his first mtg with the new ot and she's ok I guess not going to be picky at this point she gave me some tasks to do some he did with ease others he had trouble but she mentioned that she needed to do a report on him and I'm like what? You just met him but that's how EI and the state operate and they wonder why ppl complain about services not up to par or lack of services. Our hope is that he's in a preschool setting by September. I think he will improve a lot more in a structured environment its a shame that this isn't affordable to many working parents. Yesterday at work I got so annoyed had to make so many calls requesting info that the last thing I wanted to do was start assembling mailings. One or two calls is ok but more than that posting notes that's too much. I sometimes switch between tasks b/c it can get tedious. I'm supposed to start my work out this week and I already have obstacles which is annoying the new ot thought she was going to come on Friday and I quickly squashed that that's my day to chill out and work out. I'm not going to let anything get in the way of this I paid for my dues and once we start making excuses nothing is accomplished so I will do it even if its at lunch time ready to catch the J glad to be getting away from the stank perfume let's hope next train isn't too crowded

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mundane Monday

It's Monday morning and I'm on my ride to work and it seems like this weather can't make up its mind hot humid one day raining the next and I feel a weird feeling in my throat hope I'm not getting another infection again. Friday I met up with a friend we ate and looked around the area its a good distraction from the daily routine and stress. I finally got around to joining a gym the place was right down the street from the restaurant so I went in and if there's one thing I hate is high pressure sales tactics they wanted me to give 3 ppl name for a free pass along with number I don't like giving out no ones info like that in my opinion if they're interested they will come. I got some work out clothes nothing fancy and a lock for the lockers. I will start this week going to start with a class something not too fast b/c several ppl said I will feel it and I don't want to be wheeled out of the gym. I tried looking for therapist office but couldn't see it guess I will have to call for better directions. I'm eager to start the process as I need to find ways to reduce stress in my life it seems as if its not from one source its another first it his side with the bs from her and now the bs from mine rearing its ugly head again I actually had to tell this person this week I wasn't first national bank of ny ppl don't understand that you have bills too and can't always give and with them its their enabling of an individual and tolerating disrespect is what really makes me angry the denial and the minimizing I resent the fact that I feel as if I have to take care of things and there are times I can't or just don't want to hear what I always hear. No one takes care of you but YOU bottom line. I wish I was able to get a break etc more often but not enough outlets which at times makes me more resentful of ppl. Seems like mta did its usual screw up of trains as two of them were stuck and now this one is going express leave it to the #1 leader in city incompetence to get your day started off right. Going underground let's hope the next train will not take forever to come

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not as hot friday

These past two days have been a steam bath over here and summer hasn't even begun yet.  If this is any indication of how hot the summer is going to be when it officially begins on June 21 we're in for a hot one.  Me and the heat don't mix my stomach gets messed up I get headaches and I have to be confined to the two rooms that have ac livingroom and bedroom.  I eat less, can be short tempered, and I think we're all little sluggish.  Yesterday I couldn't wait to get home and blast my ac thank goodness that all of the trains ac was working well so at the ride to and from work was comfortable.  This week I did a lot of travelling at lunch Went to 34 St and shopped at Old Navy got back late thanks to all mighty 2 train who picks up speed and than comes to a painfully annoying halt not good when you need to get where you're going and you're on a time constraint and trying to sneak in through the back door.  Thanks to the geniuses at 34 st who hang up size M and S pants on a Large hanger had to return the next day but I wasn't tracking up to midtown again settled for 18 St. this time I turned the pants inside out to see the label to make sure it said large.  Needed relief from the heat went to this new frozen yogurt place called flava boom I love any sweets but especially frozen yogurt and I will try anything once so I went in and the place looked really modern and hip but I just wasn't sold on the concept that they charge by the weight of your cup and didn't have smaller cups and I wasn't the only one who didn't like this.  I filled up my cup with strawberry frozen yogurt and hoped it wasn't outrageously expensive $5 expensive for most ppl but it tasted good however if they have no small cups again they won't get my business.  I don't think it's very good business practices to charge by weight b/c everyone loves icecream and will want a lot at least they'd snag me here I think charging a set price takes the guess work out of it for the customer and I really don't like self service lol I'm not at a gas station or a laundromat and so many people touching those levers from the machines not exactly hygienic in my opinion.  This week jr gave me a run for my money when it came time to put him to bed very frustrating indeed I winded up spanking him but felt guilty afterward I think it's the sitter who puts the kids too late and she doesn't care she doesn't have to get up the next day and commute to the city so we and any other parents pay for it at night.  I know many kids whose parents don't have them on a schedule and kids are up very late and the schedule worked for us when he was a baby and 1 yr old but now that he's an older toddler he's becoming very defiant and testing limits.  I sure hope he goes down easy for his father tonight.  I needed a break yesterday so I went to the livingroom I went to watch some tv and blow off some steam I went to bed around 11 but was awoken in the middle of the night by him yet again who then went to open the fridge and take out two juice boxes I wasn't in a sunshine mood at 3 am and I said get in bed and I wasn't about to let him drink minute maid punch and really be bouncing off the walls.  He finally falls asleep and by the time I'm comfortable again boom cell alarm goes off and it's time get ready I didn't want to get out of bed so I was lazy and slow moving this morning and I of course was late.  I hate being late on any given occassion especially fridays.  Today was a busy week and I did a lot of work but I took it in stride I did some work got out half the mail and did some other tasks and now I'm blogging to kill time.  Lunch time came I took my walk and got myself a soup from au bon pain 12 vegetable to be exact and walked to Red Mango a frozen yogurt joint to try them out.  So far I've tried 3 Flava Boom, Red Mango, Pinkberry.  I wasn't impressed that they did the same by weight pricing but I loved their coconut frozen yogurt and it was $2.50 cheaper than 18 st.  I'm glad to have my house back for a few weeks as I feel much better when it's just us 3 at home.  I'm meeting up with a good friend today for dinner and got a new referral for a therapist which I'm hoping brings a better outcome than the previous douche.  Well it's time for me to close down and head out to Queens.  PR parade is this weekend, but will watch it on TV unfortunately they don't allow the officers family to be present at the parade. :(. 

hot tuesday

Yesterday was a busy day for me at work I did a lot of work trying to get out all of the mail which is a time consuming task in itself, entering results, and posting returns, etc.  At the end of the day I was tired and ready to go.  Today should be an easier day now that the mail was sent out, until the next batch comes along *sigh*.  I woke up this morning and made sure I heard my cell alarm go off and the room felt very humid and warm.  It took me a while to get out of bed b/c it just feels to good but then I pryed myself out and hit the shower got dressed had my instant breakfast and by the time I finished I see jr is up and is where he shouldn't be by the computer desk and has a book about cars in his hand.  I looked at the weather on my phone and it's going to be a hot one today 87 I can feel even as early as 5:30 it was already 79 degrees.  Well tomorrow it's going to be hot 91 and thurs 97 it's too bad I have to be at work both days especially thursday I'd rather be at one of the city pools or Jones Beach.  Had I not been sick I probably would've played hooky Thursday and went off to the beach or pool.  I got sun block this time #50 I'm sure going to need it b/c getting a sun burn is painful and uncomfortable.  I get into the city early which I love and go to my favorite spot lot less and I was looking to grab a snapple from the discount store but of course it was closed so I went to lot less browsed around and got a few things.  By the time I left the store the other place was open got a lipton brisk and off to work.  I punch in and most people aren't here early on this floor I say good morning to whom ever is here sometimes I get a response sometimes not but that's a whole another show I just don't understand why some people in the office are so stupid, if someone says good morning to you why can't you respond? It's just basic manners but I guess some ppl don't even have that.  No one is implying by saying good morning or night that you're going to be #1 on that person's social list, lunch buddy, or facebook.  I was sitting at my desk and there is a co-worker of ours who comes to talk to the other one across from me doesn't even say gm to me until I say it to her.  I just do it to hit her over the head and to prove a point.  She's one of those people who are "funny" like that and have a lot of emotional problems and you know what I know life isn't perfect I blog about when I'm not having a good day or stressed all the time but to constantly be in that mode even at work isn't emotionally healthy at all.  My drama, my bs stays right outside the subway stairs before I enter this place b/c frankly it's none of anyone's business and do I really want to known as someone who's always in a funk.  A lot of these people down here can use some professional help or medication (prozac, paxil, etc.).  I have no time for stupidity which is why I do my part to show I have class and respect and I make sure I always have my ipod charger to tune it all out while I work.  I kind of like the fact that I'm all the way in the back now sure wish I was upstairs.  Changing the subject entirely I have to wonder what the hell was Anthony Weiner thinking when he posted or sent those pictures on his twitter account?  First of all why would you even say something so stupid like you weren't sure if it was your **** or not? WHAT!!! I think every guy knows their own package and would know if it was theirs or not. I think he lost all credibility when he lawyered up right away, if someone has nothing to hide they don't need to seek the help of an attorney.  His wife should've smacked him up the side with his cell phone.  You're willing to ruin your political career over something to stupid and ridiculous I have an idea why didn't you just send the pictures to your wife's phone? What really gets me is why do people continue to post or say stupid things on facebook, twitter, myspace and think that they're not going to have consequences for their actions.  If he would've come clean and admitted to what he did I think people would've respected him a lot more, now he's embarrassed himself, his constituents, and his wife and I think his chances for running for mayor are slim to none now but who knows if Client #9 who was our former governor messed around with prostitutes and had his intimate life all over the news, etc. has his own talk show on a very well respected news channel anything is possible I guess.  I guess we hold politicians, and high profile figure to a higher moral standard than most people but maybe we should stop doing that and look at them as human beings who also have weaknesses, faults, and make mistakes.  We're all human and screw up but as hard as it is we learn from it (hope we do anyway) and move on when the dust settles, people will forget about this and focus on the next high light in the press.  Well it's 9 am and it's time to stop blogging and tackle the work.  Hoping everyone has a good day and enjoys the sun. 

weekends fly by fast

This past week was a short work week and Friday came fast I was tired but glad to be home and have my apt to myself no visits from therapists for Jr no drama etc. However my weekend was anything but restful he was up bright and early yesterday and it was time to start the usual cleaning routine but after a while I was tired and did nothing else. Jr gave me a run for the money today and yesterday I got up had breakfast did some clean up we took a ride on the bus to Target got him some tops and more shorts since I know this weather is going to keep warming up. Went to bjs to pick a few things then had lunch at Wendys. Finally dinner and a last min trip to laundromat b/c if not today it will stay there till next weekend come home to hang up clothes bathe read and put Jr to bed in his bed for once crossing my fingers he stays there. After hes asleep time to wash dishes and clean up and finally some down time consisting of channel surfing and news. I wish I had more wknds where I can sleep in *sigh* . I tried to call therapist to schedule a visit and I can't believe what a douche he was, the only opening he had was Tuesday and it was too late I tried for week after and was told he'd be on vacation and maybe I should look for someone else and a few other stupid things he says maybe I should find someone else I kept it professional and quickly ended call I probably came off abrupt but I look at this way if you're this much of an idiot and unaccommodating to me over the phone I can imagine in a session frankly I don't need anyone else's bs as I deal with enough so back to the drawing board as someone said its like shopping sometimes it takes a while I will call agency who referred me as a courtesy and hope they can find another person if not will make some calls of my own. I received the results of Jr evaluation and most of it we agreed with but we didn't like the fact of how they tried to minimize the delays which can have negative impact on services so we will point this out to them and coordinator I wish I didn't have to deal with any of this at times but we have to for his sake. Another weekend flew by and tomorrow is Monday the day that I lack any motivation to get going. He's off this wknd I will be taking some time to sleep in it makes a difference. It's a quarter to 11 and I need to hit the bed. Hope for what I always do everyday a uneventful start and commute to and from work

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No place like your own space

These past few days have been mentally exhausting for me due to the living situation at home this person needs to make a decision and figure out a life plan b/c I'm not sure I'm going to be able to deal with this on a long term basis.  I'm looking forward to having my house back for a few days and a weekend to myself and my child.  They say everyone appreciates things when they're temporarily gone or gone for good.  I've learned to appreciate solitude and privacy b/c lately I haven't had any.  My solitude has been my ride back and forth to work and being at work.  People can only pretend for so long maybe a better word is be on good behavior and manners but truth is all of us have our habits good and bad and our quirks.  When I get home from work I'm tired and I just want to wash my hands and kick back and watch some NY1 or the usual spongebob overload change into my lounge pants and chill I don't feel like being happy home maker or feel like starting the 3 course June Cleaver dinner of the 1950's.  People of the older generation just don't get it sometimes they don't get that now with today's outrageous cost of living a two income family is necessary unless your man makes some real good money and women just don't have the energy to do it all.  June has arrived and half the year is gone seems like time is flying by so fast.  I sure wish that I would accrue some more time b/c I'd sure like to take a vacation in the summer for once.  I need a break away from NYC, daily life, etc.  but the time accrual is on a standstill and it's very frustrating.  I sure wish this cough and running nose would go away hopefully in a few days it will.  I'm loving this sunny weather just not the humidity.  This weekend we went to Sesame Place and jr had an okay time he was happy on the merry go round, the fish, and other rides  but was moody and cried went to the Count's Splash Castle and the bucket of water fell on us,  I enjoyed it lol it was very refreshing especially since it was 90+ degrees and very humid that day I was glad I bought my bathing suit but not so glad I got a sunburn on my arm and below my neck.  Note to self: always put on sun block.  I like Sesame Place it brings me back to my child hood days and I never got to experience coming to Sesame Place as a kid so it's good that my son gets a chance to enjoy places like that.  We watched the Parade with all the characters and I got my some great shots.  Everything is so bright and colorful there,  we still have an extra day so we will definitely come back in the summer.  I received the report from the speech therapist and he's making good progress but still has delays, it's a slow progress but he will get there eventually.  Today the special instruction teacher is coming and I'm sure he will do fine and I'm eager to see her report.  However I found out that the meeting for extension of services is not the same as the CPSE mtg and I'm not thrilled about that b/c I didn't like the other evaluators at all and I'm not thrilled that their findings would have an impact on what services he will get.  So I now it won't be an easy process but I'm willing to fight any denials should they issue any.  I receive a call from the coordinator yesterday and the agency wanting to provide ot services wants it written on an prescription which I think is totally ridiculous since the EI agency is the one providing the service some things are so simple yet people choose to make it hard so another phone call to the dr office hoping I get through to someone who can help me out.  This temp move downstairs has really started to grow on us.  Many of these people down here are rude, have emotional problems and need professional help combined with medication.  They make everything simple into a long dragged out mix of drama and nonsense.  My boss told one of them off and I was glad b/c they seem to think that they can talk to anyone any kind of way.  I don't like being rude to people but some ppl have no boundaries and are stupid and need to be told off and put in their place.  On that note it's time for me to stop blogging and get to work.  I'm hoping for an uneventful day at this place, an uneventful ride home, and a peaceful evening at home.