…i’m back in waterloo now…I had to come back early because I have to attend a Discipleship workshop at CFC tomorrow.
Anyways, I couldn’t get a ride back, so I took the greyhound…it was my first time taking it by myself. I think the only other times I’ve taken a coach were during school trips.
I took the 9:30pm trip. It was a very uncomfortable trip.
I sat in middle-ish, window seat.
A tall male sat beside me.
You know when you sit beside someone, your leg sometimes leans against the other person? Yeah, it happens unless you make a conscious effort to keep your knees together. I really DISLIKE it when guys open up their legs so wide when they’re sitting down on a bus. First, it’s like you’re taking up two seats. Second, you’re touching my leg if I’m sitting beside you. Third, if I’m standing up (ie, on a crowded TTC bus) and I am forced to latch onto the pole in front of you, it’s just RUDE. Do you get my drift?
So this was the case on the ride back. I didn’t think much of it..just moved closer to my side. I closed my eyes, and just as I almost fell asleep, I felt a hand touch my leg.
I woke up abruptly and looked at the guy sitting beside me.
Did I imagine it? Was it an accident? My mom has always been the type to warn me about perverted ppl…any male stranger is a bad guy.
So I kept awake afterwards. The guy had his hand on his knee, and slowly, he moved it and touched mine.
I looked him in the face and then looked away..I didn’t how to vocalize myself. “What the FRIG? What the hell?” I felt him looking at me.
He did it again.
This time, I looked at him and said “Excuse me.”
I was burning with anger by now, but I just didn’t know what to say or do. I was in Cambridge now, so I was hoping just to get outta there and be in my room at rez.
Luckily, he stopped touching my leg…although he still invaded my space…moving his leg closer to mine.
I put a bag on my leg.
This is a messed up world. It’s the GREYHOUND for goodness sake? Why don’t you go to some bar to pick up a girl? Who do you think I am?
He left a few stops before mine.
The walk home for me was scary. Columbia to REV. So close, but it was so far. I should call walk safe next time.
SO SO SO SO scary. I want to scream…
Girls, avoid travelling alone. Watch out for creepy guys.
taht is creepy girl, but I’m glad you’re home safe now!
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!
we are going to HUNT HIM DOWN AND SHOVE HIS HAND UP HIS BUTT!
ARGHH.
what a pig.
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life lesson as learned in kindergarten: always walk with a buddy
can’t let that kinda thing happen. be louder. and say something about it immediately when he first sits so rudely so beside you.
well, since you wrote about it, i knew you’d be alright, moreorless. but i still worried.
i think you should exercise your secret ability. you know the one i’m talking about.
what ability would that be? sorry, i don’t know what you’re talking about. but if you know about that ability, it’s not really a secret then, is it?
That’s messed. MESSED.
A desciption and maybe stray hair…that’s all I need.
…and a goalie stick, some sandpaper, a pair of plyers and butter knife. I have a list of guys ready to go right now. Just give me the go-ahead and we’ll go to bat for you.
We can also give a can of anti-”ham-sup-lo” spray.
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next time (although i hope there is no next time…) you should call me so i can send the “big stick” to protect you like last time
later
JT
hahah..thanks mike=P i didn’t know they sold anti-ham-sup-lo…maybe you can hook me up. i can tell it’s working for you..=D
hi hi,
oh my, yes tis a messed up world. Another friend of mine told me that something happened also on the subway to her but more in the ‘pat pat’ area. She stared at him and screamed ‘attention please, this man thinks it is ok to sexually touch me right!’ The man ran out of the subway like no tomorrow. Hai, even I’ve been followed b4. It is scary. Just be careful and travel in pairs at least! but sometimes you just don’t have a choice…. Don’t be Scared to say something sometimes tho… we as asians always seem embarassed to do anything. your safety is most important. *lotsa hugs*
When in need of help/ride.
First number to call: PT
Second number to call: Westcourt
Easily available protective/deterrent gear: Keys, belt, whistle, “big stick and friends”, pen/pencil, “natural defenses”(flatulence) =P
Change seats!
it was a full bus.
Doh.