Adventures of Rareblkpearl

Oh the Joy's of the CTA.......CHICAGO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.

Rareblkpearl is not above public transportation at all. Last summer I tried riding the bus/train for a month but after all the up/down and turn arounds she gave up the fight. Growing up in a smaller city public transpo was not needed so clearly CTA was very overwhelming for Rareblkpearl. It only took 2weeks to surrender the monthly bus pass and go back to
"fill her up" status.

On what she likes the call the adventures of CTA, Rareblkpearl compiled a pet peeve list.

Here ya go!

Cuddlers - If you really cannot stand to be physically separated, I recommend going back to bed. Then you won't tickle her gag reflex .

Loud talkers - This includes personal conversations and people on cell phones. One woman was speaking so loud on her cell phone that Rareblkpearl could hear her over the iPod, which was IN my ears. Indoor voices!

Mistaking the bus for home - It drives me insane when people feel the need to stretch out the morning newspaper on a packed bus. I also enjoy stretching out with the newspaper...at my home. I don't need half of the Times' Business section stretched over me, thanks!

Excessive PDA - Much like cuddling, I don't need to watch you lock lips and feel each other up. I have Cinemax for that :)

Space hogs - I am guilty of this too, but it's an unspoken rule that when the bus fills up, you move your bag from the seat next to you so others can sit down. Yes, it's not as much fun, but it's necessary. People who don't do that are RUDE!

Bumper cars - Eek, another thing I'm guilty of, but I really try to avoid this. This includes having people collide into you with their oversize purses or bags. If I had a nickel for every time I was hit in the shoulder or head by a purse, I could pay off my student loans.

Personal space issue - I don't really have an issue with this, but after having some guy caress my butt on a packed bus once, I get very nervous when I'm packed in. Especially if the person sandwiched next to or behind me hasn't showered or reeks of cigarettes,last nights drinks and B.O. That is the worst!

Well those are the top things that irritate Rareblkpearl.
What are your public transportation pet peeves? Or do you have any great CTA/public transportation stories to share?
Feel free to let Rareblkpearl know how glad you are that you don't have to take public transportation because you have a car!

Stay Rare~