The Wheels on the Bus go round and round.

Oh the childhood song that we used to sing over and over when we road the bus to school as children- before middle school of course because by then the songs sang on the bus were far more obnoxious and annoying. Like this is a song that never ends.... and I know there were other annoying songs that would just repeat over and over until the kids finally reached their destination. If you can recall other ones please feel free to post them in the comments. The reason why buses are in my mind today is because today for the first time I decided to take the bus down to south campus. Great decision, because now I can waste time on my lap top and create a blog and listen to a bit of Demitri Martin. Anyways, when I climbed the stairs to board the bus I was still semi confused on how the bus system worked. I was on my phone talking to my mother, and the whole thing was packed. So I had one hand up to my head holding my phone and my other hand was tightly clasped around the bar rail. I had no desire to fall so I was trying to keep my legs firm- I'm a tiny girl so this whole standing and bus riding thing was really difficult, but I wasn't going to ask for someone to move, because that would be rude. And on top of all this I'm talking to my mother on the phone.

The next stop came up and one person got off. Two other guys were still standing but they didn't immediately take the seat. I half way expected one of them to sit down, because they were standing in the bus before I even got on. They both kinda looked at me, and I simply asked, "Do you mind if I take that seat?" And they both were like, "Of course." I was so relieved, my arms aren't really strong and I was on the phone and I had a heavy back pack. It was really nice of them. Thank you kind strangers on the bus for giving me the seat on the bus. I will remember the feeling of relief and satisfaction I got for getting a seat- if I ever see some that is struggling to stand in a bus more than I would I'll be sure to give them my seat.

And not to contradict my previous Feminist blog, but that was a nice form of chivalry. Maybe it's not dead. Maybe it's not a bad thing like I had always just assumed. Hmm, maybe I should start wearing skirts and being more feminine. But then again I don't think that anyone has to follow social roles, but maybe they should... I dunno. All I know is that the wheels on the bus go round and round and that I need to get a good seat in my psych class that is starting up inn 15 minutes. Well that was one of my experiences that I had today.

Oh and let me know what you think on the topic of social roles, chivalry, and bus etiquette.