Despite precautions, I've come down with a stomach bug that's laid me out flat. I've been in bed for the past 18 hours, sleeping most of it, and with no end in sight. I have achy joints, nausea, chills and other symptoms best left to the imagination.
I was in full force sick on my first commute home from work yesterday and it was a terrible experience. The metro was pleasant on the way in in the morning, but in the evening it was profoundly crowded. So crowded, that on the last train, people were pushing each other into the car so tight that I was almost separated from my messenger bag, lost my balance several times and briefly worried I might fall and get trampled. I was worried that I might puke on someone, and then I started hoping I would because people were being so callous (this wicked thought gave me a little pleasure). I started crying. I was the white woman on the train of brown men, being stared at because I was white, a woman and crying. Not my best memory, but it didn't last long. I only had to stay on the train for one stop and I recovered shortly after I got off.
And now I'm in bed, watching a full season of Hot in Cleveland because it was the cheapest thing on itunes and, while it doesn't have much substance, I find it quite soothing. Holla for Betty White.
why don't you travel in women car. anyways get well soon
ReplyDeleteI hope you start feeling better soon. Being sick isn't fun anywhere, but I can't imagine it would be at all good in a foreign country, so far from all you know! Go Betty White! A touch of home :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Varun, I thought I was, but I was mistakenly at the back of the train instead of the front. But I have a question about that. Is it considered inappropriate for women to ride outside of the women's car?
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie, so true. It's awful being sick and in a new place as well as alone. I am starting to feel much better today thankfully. I think I will be back to normal tomorrow. Thanks for the well wishes :).
Its not inappropriate. You have ladies seats in other cars as well. But to be on the safe side, always travel in the ladies car. Gents generally think that when ladies have reserved car, why are they traveling in other cars. (But that is their thinking, it is not a law). Ladies car is always in the front.
ReplyDeleteIf you are feeling sick or not well in the metro, you can always get down at the next station and contact the staff assigned to each station. They will provide you proper medical facilities.
I hope you feel better soon!
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