Returning - Tuesday, 4.41p.m., 6 December
2011
About ten
minutes into the journey along the route: “Do you stop at Dee Why?” asked a man
to the bus driver.
“Yeah”, but only
when I get there” I said in my head.
“Yes” our driver
responded.
I guess you get
tired of having to answer that question all the time.
It’s the same as
this morning for the most part. Their silent heads and eyes fixated on the
latest gadgets. Although, I see three people reading crumpled newspapers. Well,
two and a half people – one guy with a big nose and grey, spiky hair keeps
nodding off. Good effort though for trying to read when you’re so tired.
There’s also a
hard, lizard-looking blonde lady with a Russian accent, who – on our slow and
jolting departure – launched into a frown-driven, and loud conversation. She seems the type of person who doesn’t give
a shit about anyone else, or what people think of her – exactly the kind of
attitude that might have allowed me to be more successful in my own life. I’m
sure she’s cold-blooded. Unfortunately, mine is free flowing and quite warm.
They really aren’t
a very bright looking lot of travellers. I would’ve expected a happier bunch, I
mean they’ve all finished work and are going home right now. You never know,
though, do you? Should I interview each person to see what’s going on? To find
out what their story is? Sometimes I wish I could.
By the way, the
guy with the big nose and grey, spiky hair – the nodder – he’s got thinner lips
than John Major. He makes John look like he’s had lip enhancement work done.
You know, like those ageing soapie stars that all of a sudden one day have much
fuller looking lips.
Funny that I’ve
just noticed a teenager wearing a “Giants” baseball cap. It contrasts with
three midget looking guys – dressed in Santa outfits – who two minutes ago
boarded this rolling brick to a destination unknown to me. Should I interview
them?
What was my destination
today – Dee Why bus stop, or the above irony? Well, it’s my choice because we
all create our own reality.
It’s just good to be home.
