your moms like a big mac...full of fat and worth 1 dollar
Yo momma so ugly when she joined an ugly contest, they said, "Sorry, No Professionals."
Yo momma so ugly she looks out the window and got arrested for mooning.
Yo momma so ugly just after she was born, her mother said, "What a treasure!" and her father said, "Yes, let's go bury it."
Yo momma so ugly they didn't give her a costume when she tried out for Star Wars.
Yo momma so ugly she gets 364 extra days to dress up for Halloween.
Yo momma so ugly her mom had to be drunk to breast feed her.
Yo momma so ugly she made an onion cry.
Yo momma so ugly she is very successful at her job: Being a scarecrow.
Yo momma so ugly I heard that your dad first met her at the pound.
Yo momma so ugly they push her face into dough to make gorilla cookies.
Yo momma so ugly they filmed, "Gorillas in the Mist," in her shower.
Yo momma so ugly when she walks into a bank, they turn off the surveillence cameras.
Yo momma so ugly her mom had to tie a steak around her neck to get the dogs to play with her.
Yo momma so ugly when she walks down the street in September, people say ,"Damn, is it Halloween already?"
Yo momma so ugly the government moved Halloween to her birthday.
Yo momma so ugly that if ugly were bricks she'd have her own projects.
Yo momma so ugly they pay her to put her clothes on in strip joints.
Yo momma so ugly when they took her to the beautician it took 12 hours...for a quote!
Yo momma so ugly she tried to take a bath the water jumped out!
Yo momma so ugly she looks out the window and gets arrested!
Yo momma so ugly even Rice Krispies won't talk to her!
Yo momma so ugly for Halloween she trick or treats on the phone!
Yo momma so ugly the psychiatrist makes her lie facedown.
Yo momma so ugly she turned Medusa to stone!
Yo momma so ugly that when she cries the tears run down the back of her head because they're afraid of her face!!
Yo momma so ugly that her face will make a freight train take a dirt road!
Yo momma so ugly the NHL banned her for life.
Yo momma so ugly, she walked into taco bell and they all ran for the border!
Yo momma so ugly people go ask her for Halloween.
Yo momma so ugly that when she sits in the sand on the beach, cats try to bury her.
Yo momma so ugly she scares the roaches away.
Yo momma so ugly that your father takes her to work with him so that he doesn't have to kiss her goodbye.
Yo momma so fat, when she turns around, people give her a welcome back party!
Yo momma so fat she saw a yellow bus full of white kids and said, "STOP THAT TWINKIE!! "
Yo momma so fat, when she runs she makes the cd played skip, at the radio station!!!
Yo momma so fat, when she went out side in a red dress, everyone yelled, "HEY, KOOL-AID!"
Yo momma fat she jumped up in the air and got stuck.
Yo momma is so fat her waist size is equator!
Yo momma so fat she went bungee jumping and went strait to hell!
Yo momma so fat shes on both side of the family.
Yo momma so fat when she walks around in Texas in high heels, she strikes oil!
Yo momma so fat, the last time she saw 90210 was on the scale!
Yo momma so fat that when God said, "Let there be light," he told her to move her fat ole *** over!
Yo momma so fat she fell in love and broke it.
Yo momma so fat when her beeper goes off, people thought she was backing up.
Yo momma so fat even Bill Gates couldn't pay for her liposuction!
Yo momma so fat she wakes up in sections!
Yo momma so fat when she goes to an amusement park, people try to ride HER!
Yo momma so fat when she lies on the beach no one else gets sun!
Yo momma so fat she's got more chins than a Hong Kong phone book!
Yo momma so fat she has a wooden leg with a kickstand!
Yo momma so fat when she gets on the scale it says, "To be continued."
Yo momma so fat her nickname is, "DAY-UM!"
Yo momma so fat she eats Wheat Thicks.
Yo momma so fat we're in her right now.
Yo momma so fat people jog around her for exercise.
Yo momma so fat, she went to the movies and sat next to everyone.
Yo momma so fat she has been declared a natural habitat for Condors.
Yo mamma so fat, you have to roll over twice to get off her...
Yo momma so fat she was floating in the ocean and Spain claimed her for the new world.
Yo momma so fat she lay on the beach and people run around yelling, "Free Willy!"
Yo momma so fat when you get on top of her your ears pop!
Yo momma so fat when she has sex, she has to give directions!
Yo momma so fat, she goes to a resturant, looks at the menu and says, "Okay!"
Yo momma so fat when she wears a yellow raincoat, people say, "Taxi!"
Yo momma so fat she had to go to Sea World to get baptized.
Yo momma so fat, she got to iron her pants on the driveway.
Yo momma so fat I've known her all my life ... and I still haven't seen ALL of her!
Yo momma so fat she put on her lipstick with a paint-roller.
Yo momma so fat she got to pull down her pants to get into her pockets.
Yo momma so fat when she tripped over on 4th Ave, she landed on 12th.
Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps, she brings down the bridge too.
Yo momma so fat the highway patrol made her wear, "Caution! Wide Turn."
Yo momma so fat when she sits around the house, she SITS AROUND THE HOUSE!
Yo momma so fat when she steps on a scale, it read, "One at a time, please."
Yo momma so fat when she sits on my face I can't hear the stereo.
Yo momma so fat her neck looks like a pair of hot dogs!
Yo momma so fat she's got her own area code!
Yo momma so fat she looks like she's smuggling a Volkswagen!
Yo momma so fat God couldn't light Earth till she moved!
Yo momma so fat NASA has to orbit a satellite around her!
Yo momma so fat, whenever she goes to the beach the tide comes in!
Yo momma so fat when she plays hopscotch, she goes New York, L.A., Chicago...
Yo momma so fat she's got Amtrak written on her leg.
Yo momma so fat , her legs are like spoiled milk - white %26amp; chunky!
Yo momma so fat I had to take a train and two buses just to get on the *****'s good side!
Yo momma so fat she sat on a quarter and a booger shot out of George Washington's nose.
Yo momma so fat she was mistaken for God's bowling ball!
Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps she goes straight to hell!
Yo momma so fat that her senior pictures had to be arial views!
Yo momma so fat she fell and made the Grand Canyon!
Yo momma so fat she sat on the beach and Greenpeace threw her in!
Yo momma so fat that when she hauls ***, she has to make two trips!
Yo momma so fat her belly button's got an echo.
Yo momma so fat even her clothes have stretch marks!
Yo momma so fat she has to use a VCR as a beeper!
Yo momma so fat she uses a pillow case as a sock.
Yo momma so fat she broke her leg, and gravy poured out!
Yo momma so fat when she rides in a hot air balloon, it looks like she's wearin tights!
Yo momma so fat they have to grease the bath tub to get her out!
Yo momma so fat she has a run in her blue-jeans!
Yo momma so fat her blood type is ragu.
Yo momma so fat they use the elastic in her underwear for bungee jumping
Yo momma so fat she has to buy two airline tickets.
Yo momma so fat that when I tried to drive around her I ran out of gas.
Yo momma so fat the animals at the zoo feed her.
Yo momma so fat when she dances at a concert the whoelband skips!
Yo momma so fat she stands in two time zones.
Yo momma so fat you have to grease the door frame and hold a twinkie on the other side just to get her through.
Yo momma so fat when the ***** goes to an all you can eat buffet, they have to install speed bumps.
Yo momma so fat that she can't tie her own shoes.
Yo momma so fat sets off car alarms when she runs.
Yo momma so fat she can't reach her back pocket.
Yo momma so fat when she wears a Malcomn-X T-shirt, helicopters try to land on her back!
Yo momma so fat she uses redwoods to pick her teeth.
Yo momma so fat the only pictures you have of her are satellite pictures.
Yo momma so fat she put on some BVD's and by the time they reached her waist they spelled out boulevard.
Yo momma so fat she stepped on a rainbow and made Skittles.
Yo momma so fat she uses a mattress for a tampon.
Yo momma so fat she hoola-hooped the super bowl.
Yo momma so fat they tie a rope around her shoulders and drag her through a tunnel when they want to clean it.
Yo momma so fat when she got hit by a bus, she said, "Who threw that rock?"
Yo momma so fat when she stands in a left-turn lane it gives her the green arrow!
Yo momma so fat she uses I-95 for a Slip 'n Slide.
Yo momma so fat that when whe was born, she gave the hospital stretch marks.
Yo momma so fat the National Weather Agency has to assign names to her farts!
Yo momma so fat we went to the drive-in and didn't have to pay because we dressed her as a Chevrolet.
Yo momma so fat she was Miss Arizona -- class Battleship.
Yo momma so fat she accidently got a 757 caught in her teeth.
Yo momma so fat to her, "light food," means under 4 Tons!
Yo momma so fat she went on a date with high heels on and came back with sandals!
Yo momma so fat and stupid, her waist size is larger than her IQ!
Yo momma so fat she was zoned for commercial development.
Yo momma so fat she won, "Miss Bessie the Cow 94."
Yo momma so fat she has her own brand of jeans: FA - FatAss Jeans.
Yo momma so stupid, she studied for a drug test!
Yo momma so stupid, she thought, "Wu Tang" was an African orange drink!
Yo momma so stupid she hears it's chilly outside so she gets a bowl.
Yo momma so stupid she got locked in a grocery store and starved!
Yo momma so stupid that she tried to put M%26amp;M's in alphabetical order!
Yo momma so stupid she could trip over a cordless phone!
Yo momma so stupid she sold her car for gasoline money!
Yo momma so stupid she bought a solar-powered flashlight!
Yo momma so stupid she thinks a quarterback is a refund!
Yo momma so stupid she took a ruler to bed to see how long she slept.
Yo momma so stupid when she read on her job application to not write below the dotted line she put, "O.K."
Yo momma so stupid she stole free bread.
Yo momma so stupid she makes Beavis and Butt-Head look like Nobel Prize winners.
Yo momma so stupid she sits on the TV, and watches the couch!
Yo momma so stupid she bought a videocamera to record cable tv shows at home.
Yo momma so stupid she took an umbrella to see Purple Rain.
Yo momma so stupid it took her 2 hours to watch 60 minutes.
Yo momma so stupid when she saw the NC-17 (under 17 not admitted) sign, she went home and got 16 friends.
Yo momma so stupid she told everyone that she was, "Illegitiment" because she couldn't read.
Yo momma so stupid that she puts lipstick on her head just to make-up her mind.
Yo momma so stupid you have to dig for her IQ!
Yo momma so stupid she took a cup to see Juice.
Yo momma so stupid she asked you, "What is the number for 911?"
Yo momma so stupid she got stabbed in a shoot out.
Yo momma so stupid she took a spoon to the superbowl.
Yo momma so stupid she called Dan Quayle for a spell check.
Yo momma so stupid she stepped on a crack and broke her own back.
Yo momma so stupid she thought she needed a token to get on Soul Train.
Yo momma so stupid when asked on an application, "Sex?" she marked, "M, F and sometimes Wednesday too."
Yo momma so stupid she took the Pepsi challenge and chose Jif.
Yo momma so stupid when you stand next to her you hear the ocean!
Yo momma so stupid she thinks Fleetwood Mac is a new hamburger at McDonalds!
Yo momma so stupid that she thought Boyz II Men was a day care center.
Yo momma so stupid when she went to take the 44 bus, she took the 22 twice instead.
Yo momma so stupid she jumped out the window and went up.
Yo momma so stupid she thought a quarterback was an income tax refund.
Yo momma so stupid she took a umbrella to see Purple Rain.
Yo momma so stupid that under, "Education," on her job application, she put, "Hooked on Phonics."
Yo momma so stupid she put out the cigarette butt that was heating your house.
Yo momma so stupid she watches, "The Three Stooges" and takes notes.
Yo momma so stupid was born on Independence Day and can't remember her birthday.
Yo momma so stupid she thought gangrene was another golf course.
Yo momma so stupid that she went to a Clippers game to get a hair cut.
Yo momma so stupid, she couldn't read an audio book.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a month to get rid of the 7 day itch.
Yo momma so stupid she stands up on an empty bus.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a week to get rid of a 24 hourr virus.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a day to cook a 3 minute egg.
Yo momma so stupid she has to ask for help to use hamburger helper .
Yo momma so stupid she went to Disney World and saw a sign that said "Disney World - Left" so she went home.
Yo momma so stupid she asked me what kind of jeans I had on and I said, "Guess" so she said, "Levi's."
Yo momma so old, she has Jesus' beeper number!
Yo momma so old, her social security number is 1!
Yo momma so old, she older than yo grandma!
Yo momma so old that when God said let the be light, she hit the switch!
Yo momma so old that when she was in school, there was no history class.
Yo momma so old, she owes Jesus 3 bucks!
Yo momma so old she's in Jesus's yearbook!
Yo momma so old she has a picture of Moses in her yearbook.
Yo momma so old her birth certificate says expired on it.
Yo momma so old she knew Burger King while he was still a prince.
Yo momma so old she was a waitress at the Last Supper.
Yo momma so old she ran track with dinosaurs.
Yo momma so old her birth certificate is in Roman numerals.
Yo momma so old when she reads the bible she reminisces.
Yo momma so old she sat behind Jesus in the third grade.
Yo momma so old and stupid she knew the Virgin Mary when she was 10 and said, "Li'l Mary will never amount to anything".
Yo momma so old she was Jesus Wet Nurse.
Yo momma so old shes blind from the big bang.
Yo momma so old even God calls her mother!
Yo momma so poor, she bounces food stamps!!
Yo momma so poor, she can't afford to live in a two story Cheerio box!
Yo momma so poor she can't afford to pay attention!
Yo momma so poor when I ring the doorbell I hear the toilet flush!
Yo momma so poor she went to McDonald's and put a milkshake on layaway.
Yo momma so poor your family ate cereal with a fork to save milk.
Yo momma so poor burglars break in her house and leave money.
Yo Momma so poor she can't afford the o or the r.
Yo Momma so poor when I saw her kicking a can down the street, I asked her what she was doing, and she said, "Moving."
Yo Momma so poor when she goes to KFC, she has to lick other people's fingers!
Yo Momma so poor when I ring the doorbell she says, "DING!"
Yo Momma so poor her face is on the front of a food stamp.
Yo Momma is so poor when she heard about the last supper she thought she had ran out of food stamps.
Yo Momma so poor she was in K-Mart with a box of Hefty bags. I said, "What ya doin'?" She said, "Buying luggage."
Yo Momma so poor she drives a peanut.
Yo Momma so poor she waves around a popsicle stick and calls it air conditioning.
Yo Momma so poor she does drive by shootings on the bus.
Yo Momma so poor you put RoundUp on the weeds and she said, "There goes breakfast, lunch, and dinner!"
Yo Momma so poor you asked her where the facilities were, and she said, "Pick a corner, any corner."
Yo Momma so poor I walked into your house and 3 roaches tripped me %26amp; tried to take my wallet!
Do you know the story about the little old woman that lives in a shoe? Well, Yo mama so poor she live in a flip flop!
Yo momma like a shot gun, two cocks and she blows!
Yo momma like Domino's pizza -- Something for nothing.
Yo momma like spoiled milk, fat and chunky!
Yo momma like cake mix, 15 servings per package!
Yo momma like a bowling ball: She's picked up, fingered, and thrown in the gutter.
Yo momma like a Toyota: "Oh what a feelin'!"
Yo momma like Orange Crush: "Good Vibrations!"
Yo momma like a hockey team...changes her pads every three periods!
Yo momma like chinese food: sweet, sour and cheap!
Yo momma is like a racing car...chick burned four rubbers in one night.
Yo momma like castlebury stew: servings are family size.
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, traffic slows down when she smiles!
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, she spits butter!
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, I can't believe its not butter.
Yo mama jokes?
Great. Have any jokes for people's DEAD mothers?
Reply:nice! but you forgot my favorite: yo mamas so fat when she fell down, she rocked herself to sleep tryin to get back up!
Reply:you momma so fat when god said let there be light he had to ask her to move
yo momma so stupid she tried to arrange m'n'ms in alphabetical order
yo momma so stupid she tripped over a cordless phone
yo momma so stupid she ran up to a bus and said "where's the creme filling?"
yo momma so fat she uses semi wheels as buttons
Reply:Yo mama so nasty, when we talked on the phone i got an ear infection.
Yo mama so hairy, she body doubles for cousin It.
Yo mama underarms so hairy she looks like she got Don king in a headlock.
You daddy like KFC cause it has more breast and less grease than yo mama.
Reply:nice jokes but did you have to write that much one 2 five would of been enough and hear is one for you :your mumma is so dumb that she thought subway made trains
Reply:Sweeeeeeet. Hey I got a couple
Yo mama is sooooooooo fat that instead of signing up for weight watchers she signs up for whale watchers as the whale
Yo mama is so fat that when she cuts herself shaving marshmellow fluff comes out.
Yo mama is so fat that when she went to the doctor for a blood test they found bacon bits in her blood.
Reply:I loved the Yo Mama Jokes on the Robot Chicken Star Wars Special.
It was Skywalker against Darth Vader and Skywalker says
"Yo mama is so dumb, she kept saying 'Are not!' to R2!"
Get it? 'R2'
and then;
"Yo momma's so stupid, she thought Jar Jar came with pickles pickles"
"I said yo momma's so fat, Jabba the Hutt said DAAAAAMN!"
Reply:not bad
Reply:Yo momma so black she can go to a funeral butt naked and still be properly dressed!
Reply:i love these......so many, though.
Reply:LOL nice not bad at all
Where did u find this?
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Funny joke!?
A fellow was ordered to lose 75 pounds, due to VERY serious health risks. As he wondered how in the heck he would ever do it, he ran across an ad in the newspaper for a guaranteed weight loss program. "Guaranteed my ***", he thought to himself, but desperate, he calls them up and subscribes to the 3 day 10 pound weight loss program.
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
omg if that dude isn't gay i'm sure he lost more than 50 pounds.
great joke!
Reply:oh that's the best
Reply:this was here a couple days back but still good :]
Reply:funny joke
Reply:Funny
Reply:LMAO THAT IS SO FUNNY!!
Reply:i likey
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The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
omg if that dude isn't gay i'm sure he lost more than 50 pounds.
great joke!
Reply:oh that's the best
Reply:this was here a couple days back but still good :]
Reply:funny joke
Reply:Funny
Reply:LMAO THAT IS SO FUNNY!!
Reply:i likey
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What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
My husband is having there Christmas party at Main event. Where we will be bowling playing games racing race cars and who knows what else. Anyway I'm planing to wear jeans but not a clue on what kind of top or shoes. 1st time to mean the boss and everyone in the office. So I want to look gooood but not overly done up?
What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
I live in the south, too, so I understand how the weather can be this time of year. Layering is a great way to plan for any type of weather. Find a nice button up type shirt or even perhaps a cotton v-neck that you can wear with a nice jacket if it's cold that day. Nice jeans or khakis would be a good choice. If you're going to be playing games, bowling, wear comfortable, supportive shoes with good socks- leave the heels at home.
Reply:top, a really cute sweater
shoes, maybe some cute nice sneakers?
lol ok maybe a cute flowy top if its warmer? http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?cat...
Reply:Something funky and fun....maybe some red cowgirl boots and a cute red sweater.
Reply:Wear dark jeans. Dark jeans look more dressy than light jeans. As for the top, wear a gold sweater. It dresses up a little without sacrificing comfort. You can accessorize to look nice but can always take them off if you are bowling. As for shoes, go ahead and wear sneakers but make them more like street shoes than athletic wear. Slim black street shoes would be nice.
Reply:Some black slacks, Red blouse not too fancy or a red sweater, add a Christmas pin and I would find some black casual flat shoes.
Reply:A little black dress never fails for any occasion
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What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
I live in the south, too, so I understand how the weather can be this time of year. Layering is a great way to plan for any type of weather. Find a nice button up type shirt or even perhaps a cotton v-neck that you can wear with a nice jacket if it's cold that day. Nice jeans or khakis would be a good choice. If you're going to be playing games, bowling, wear comfortable, supportive shoes with good socks- leave the heels at home.
Reply:top, a really cute sweater
shoes, maybe some cute nice sneakers?
lol ok maybe a cute flowy top if its warmer? http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?cat...
Reply:Something funky and fun....maybe some red cowgirl boots and a cute red sweater.
Reply:Wear dark jeans. Dark jeans look more dressy than light jeans. As for the top, wear a gold sweater. It dresses up a little without sacrificing comfort. You can accessorize to look nice but can always take them off if you are bowling. As for shoes, go ahead and wear sneakers but make them more like street shoes than athletic wear. Slim black street shoes would be nice.
Reply:Some black slacks, Red blouse not too fancy or a red sweater, add a Christmas pin and I would find some black casual flat shoes.
Reply:A little black dress never fails for any occasion
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SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
I'm a former road racer (15 years ago) looking to get back into cycling on a recreational level. I'm trying to decide on a pedal/shoe system. I used to have Time pedals so I am used to the hardcore option of cleats and walking around like a pigeon. I would do it again (probably with LOOK), except that I see that SPD's with mountain bike shoes and recessed cleats look pretty good, pretty stable. I'd like to go ahead with this option except I'm worried that the SPD platform looks really small and I wonder if eventually I will get tired of the lessor foot support. The guys I ride with now all have road systems, but I'm all about comfort at this point.
My goals are recreational riding and maybe a doing a century one or twice a year, absolutely no racing (or even hardcore sprinting) anymore for me.
SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
Yeah they are fine.
I use both a recessed mtb style shoe and a normal road shoe.(both on spd cleats). If I was competing I would stay with the road cleats. There is little difference in performance. I prefer the SPD's nowdays. Find them easier to clip into and pull out of in an emergency. The modern shoes spread the load evening out the foot support
I use the normal road shoes mostly. (The recessed walking shoes are a bit bulkier around the heal.) I don't need to walk around much normally.
If walking around a bit or touring I go for the recessed shoe makes life so much easier.
I've put some 20 000 miles on the SPD's and they are still going strong
Reply:Just a post-question note. I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi shoes (mountain) and SPD cleats and I have been very happy with them over about 3 rides and maybe 50 miles. Can't feel any "hot spots." Thanks again for the help on my question. Report It
Reply:Because of the small platform of SPDs, they are prone to giving uncomfortable hotspots in the foot. A stiff shoe will alleviate this problem but doesn't always work completely for everybody. My biggest observation in my experience is that about 80-90% of the people who fall down while clipped in at a stop sign (not counting clipless newbies) were using SPDs (road and MTB versions). SPD-SL, which is similar to Look, doesn't have that problem. SPDs are very versatile but there are issues that you should consider when deciding on a pedal.
As far as shoes, Sidis have the best fit if you have slim feet but they have some sole flex. Carnacs have bigger toe boxes and very stiff soles. My faves are DMTs, which work for wide feet and are super stiff soled, lightweight and less expensive than the other two.
Reply:I'm a very casual rider myself, and use SPDs on both a mountain and my road bike... Perhaps more telling, I use them in Spinning class - I've been pleased with them for all uses so far. There seems to be a wide variety of "road like" shoes that allow you to use the recessed SPD cleat; I use a pretty sneaker-like shimano shoe for all my riding - it's served well so far.
Reply:I have found that with a stiff enough shoe, the pedal (or platform) doesn't matter as much...
I prefer the DuraAce SPD SL (similar in design to the Time or Look pedals), but several of my friends like the basic SPD style on both their mountain bikes and road bikes...
I also like my Crank Brothers Eggbeaters on my mountain bike...
So, as long as you have a good shoe and your bike is set up correctly for you, then I say go for whatever pedal you like otherwise...
Reply:If your looking for SPD with a platform Try the Shimano PD-424. They have a resin cage around the pedal. I use them on my Bacchetta High Racer (Recumbent) and I use the Sidi MTB shoes with the recessed cleats.
The nice thing about the PD-424 is the resin cage is replaceable and removable so if you decide too, you can use just the pedal. Either way you won't have walking problems.
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My goals are recreational riding and maybe a doing a century one or twice a year, absolutely no racing (or even hardcore sprinting) anymore for me.
SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
Yeah they are fine.
I use both a recessed mtb style shoe and a normal road shoe.(both on spd cleats). If I was competing I would stay with the road cleats. There is little difference in performance. I prefer the SPD's nowdays. Find them easier to clip into and pull out of in an emergency. The modern shoes spread the load evening out the foot support
I use the normal road shoes mostly. (The recessed walking shoes are a bit bulkier around the heal.) I don't need to walk around much normally.
If walking around a bit or touring I go for the recessed shoe makes life so much easier.
I've put some 20 000 miles on the SPD's and they are still going strong
Reply:Just a post-question note. I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi shoes (mountain) and SPD cleats and I have been very happy with them over about 3 rides and maybe 50 miles. Can't feel any "hot spots." Thanks again for the help on my question. Report It
Reply:Because of the small platform of SPDs, they are prone to giving uncomfortable hotspots in the foot. A stiff shoe will alleviate this problem but doesn't always work completely for everybody. My biggest observation in my experience is that about 80-90% of the people who fall down while clipped in at a stop sign (not counting clipless newbies) were using SPDs (road and MTB versions). SPD-SL, which is similar to Look, doesn't have that problem. SPDs are very versatile but there are issues that you should consider when deciding on a pedal.
As far as shoes, Sidis have the best fit if you have slim feet but they have some sole flex. Carnacs have bigger toe boxes and very stiff soles. My faves are DMTs, which work for wide feet and are super stiff soled, lightweight and less expensive than the other two.
Reply:I'm a very casual rider myself, and use SPDs on both a mountain and my road bike... Perhaps more telling, I use them in Spinning class - I've been pleased with them for all uses so far. There seems to be a wide variety of "road like" shoes that allow you to use the recessed SPD cleat; I use a pretty sneaker-like shimano shoe for all my riding - it's served well so far.
Reply:I have found that with a stiff enough shoe, the pedal (or platform) doesn't matter as much...
I prefer the DuraAce SPD SL (similar in design to the Time or Look pedals), but several of my friends like the basic SPD style on both their mountain bikes and road bikes...
I also like my Crank Brothers Eggbeaters on my mountain bike...
So, as long as you have a good shoe and your bike is set up correctly for you, then I say go for whatever pedal you like otherwise...
Reply:If your looking for SPD with a platform Try the Shimano PD-424. They have a resin cage around the pedal. I use them on my Bacchetta High Racer (Recumbent) and I use the Sidi MTB shoes with the recessed cleats.
The nice thing about the PD-424 is the resin cage is replaceable and removable so if you decide too, you can use just the pedal. Either way you won't have walking problems.
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Clubpenguin questions?
How many sled racing tracks r ther?
-2-3-4-6
wat is the name of the big fish in Ice Fising?
How do u get a Pin?
Wat day does the paper come out?
How dus the pink puffle play?
-Blows Bubbles-skips with a skipping rope-Flies around wearing a properller cap-Rolls a ball around
Wich game has a shark in it?
Wich of these rooms dusent hav a game in it?
-Book room-Pet Shop-Loge Attic-Beach
Wat item is thrown out of the truck in level 4 of Bean Counters?
Wat item is always hiddin in a different place in the clothing catolog everymonth?
-the red scarf-the green running shoes-the viking helmet-the chef hat
Wat is the name of captin rockhoppers ship?
-The Swift swimmer-The Voyage-The Ice Breaker-The Migrator
Wich colour of puffle can catch on fire?
Wich of these games has a shark in it?
jet pack adven-cart surfr-macala-sled racing
Which of these rooms dont hav music in bakround?coffee,club,pizza,pet
wich room has a cookoo clok?
wat room can u find old copies of penguin times?
Clubpenguin questions?
4
mullet
hover over it and step on it
thursday
skipping rope
ice fishing
beach
flower pot
viking helmet
the migrator
black
jet pack
pet shop
ski lodge
bioler room.
wow long amount of questions, hope this helps :)
btw i asked my bro for the answers he loves club penguin lol.
Reply:Do you know the answers ?
Reply:hubba bubba bubblegum
Reply:Wow you ask alot of questions!
Reply:lol
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-2-3-4-6
wat is the name of the big fish in Ice Fising?
How do u get a Pin?
Wat day does the paper come out?
How dus the pink puffle play?
-Blows Bubbles-skips with a skipping rope-Flies around wearing a properller cap-Rolls a ball around
Wich game has a shark in it?
Wich of these rooms dusent hav a game in it?
-Book room-Pet Shop-Loge Attic-Beach
Wat item is thrown out of the truck in level 4 of Bean Counters?
Wat item is always hiddin in a different place in the clothing catolog everymonth?
-the red scarf-the green running shoes-the viking helmet-the chef hat
Wat is the name of captin rockhoppers ship?
-The Swift swimmer-The Voyage-The Ice Breaker-The Migrator
Wich colour of puffle can catch on fire?
Wich of these games has a shark in it?
jet pack adven-cart surfr-macala-sled racing
Which of these rooms dont hav music in bakround?coffee,club,pizza,pet
wich room has a cookoo clok?
wat room can u find old copies of penguin times?
Clubpenguin questions?
4
mullet
hover over it and step on it
thursday
skipping rope
ice fishing
beach
flower pot
viking helmet
the migrator
black
jet pack
pet shop
ski lodge
bioler room.
wow long amount of questions, hope this helps :)
btw i asked my bro for the answers he loves club penguin lol.
Reply:Do you know the answers ?
Reply:hubba bubba bubblegum
Reply:Wow you ask alot of questions!
Reply:lol
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Funny joke!?
A fellow was ordered to lose 75 pounds, due to VERY serious health risks. As he wondered how in the heck he would ever do it, he ran across an ad in the newspaper for a guaranteed weight loss program. "Guaranteed my ***", he thought to himself, but desperate, he calls them up and subscribes to the 3 day 10 pound weight loss program.
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
HAHAHAHA that is a GREAT!!!!! joke i love that but its kinda gross but funny!
credot
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
HAHAHAHA that is a GREAT!!!!! joke i love that but its kinda gross but funny!
credot
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
Check pic:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/...
For those experienced and seasoned riders, what do you think of my new road bike? 2nd hand it was $420 for the bike, shoes, helmet, pedals, computer etc. It's aluminium, not carbon. It's a 9 speed.
Your crit would depend on what I use it for. I bought it as I'd like to be a racing demon. There's a major cycle race, 109km, in March that I want to train for. So I guess it's not for casual cruises among the flower beds at the park. I want to learn to ride, and fast.
Concerns I have are (as posted previously) :
- the seat anhialates my butt
- I can't seem to go fast enough on straights
- I can't go up hills, the smallest gear setting is SO tough
- it might not be the lightest bike, kind of on the heavy side
Did I make a mistake choosing a road bike? A mountain bike with road tyres would be so much safer, easier to control, more familiar. Any thoughts or comments to all of the above?
Thanks :)
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
I actually think you got a pretty sweet deal -- it's a real nice bike! Definitely check out your local bike shop though, and talk to them about getting a new seat. As for the issue with the gears/going up hills -- just give it some time and practice, practice, practice. As you become more of a seasoned rider (it'll happen quicker than you think!) the strain of getting up those hills will definitely ease up a bit. (I ride everyday, but if I even skip just 1 week, wow -- my body and my bike start not getting along at all.) I think you made the right choice. Enjoy it to the fullest, and ride as much as you can. =)
Reply:Here is what I see taking a look at the picture.
1. The seat is crazy high. Unless it is an optical illusion, it appears the seat is at least 6 inches higher than your handlebars. That is way too great a differential and should be incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Additionally, the bike will feel quite unstable in this configuration. I imagine you feel as if you have all of your weight on your hands and arms as you ride. If the seat really needs to be this high, you probably have too small a frame size.
2. Looks as if the steering tube was cut off pretty short. Thus, if you seat needs to be this high, there is no real easy way to raise the handlebars without buying some hardware.
3. You have the seat pointed downward. This will tend to throw all of your weight onto your hands and arms, as well. It will also make you feel as if you are constantly slipping forward off the seat.
When you get the seat to the proper height, you really want it to be pretty level from front to back. I know many menfolk think they are protecting their jewels by tipping the seat forward, but it really doesn't work. Set it level.
I'd really recommend a trip to a local bicycle shop to get them to help you get the bike set up properly.
Regarding how slow the bike seems, you need to remember the bike doesn't win the race. It merely carries the rider to victory (or ignonomy, as the case may be). You need to get yourself into shape if you want to be competitive. If you are serious about racing, you need to educate yourself about getting in shape. I suggest you go buy Joe Friel's "The Cyclist Training Bible." It is a great book to introduce you to bicycle racing.
Finally, did you buy the wrong sort of bike? Well, if you want to do a road race, you need a road bike. Showing up at a road race with a mountain bike (even with road tires) would be like showing up at a gun fight with a butter knife. On the other hand, if you are planning to enter a mountain bike race in March, you certainly did buy the wrong bike.
I think you'll find when you get the bike set up properly for yourself that it'll feel much better, you'll go faster and feel more stable.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is a good deal on a good starter bike
I couldnt go up hill very well when I got my 2007 Allez Pro
LOL
I was used to the mt. bike gears on my Epic
After about a thousand miles in these s. az high desert mountains, I find the opposite.
When I get back on the Epic off road, the big ring doesnt seam big enough.
On the straights, learn to spin, train in the big ring as much as you can.
Weight, not light but it will do till you get your income tax and get a new Tarmac HEEHE
Try a body geometry seat from specialized I use them on all my bikes and have not had a sore but t yet
Good luck
Reply:i hate anything to do with riding on the road. your wasting your time
Reply:Some adjustment will help . Seat ? Try it out and tilt it . It will be good and nice fast ride for really good price . Nothing wrong about the gearing in this bike , I personally like it ! Tough gearing is good for you in this bike if you want to be racing demon ! By the way , this is the best way to devolop racing style and it will not take long to you to live with this gearing if you ride enough . This bike I think will help you to be much stronger and faster cyclist !
Reply:Your bike looks very nice!
Try changing to a more comfortable saddle. It might help.
You will need to improve your leg power and endurance to be fast on straights.
Roadbikes are really hard for climbing when at low speeds.
Try increasing your cadence around 80-90 rpm at your lowest gear when climbing and you will see the difference. It is easier to climb at higher speeds.
It is ok for a training bike. Light bikes greatly lighten up your wallet and bank account. If you are going to be serious in cycling then I think that it is time for you to invest in lighter bikes.
Reply:The bike is fine for your needs, but it is not set up correctly, which is the main reason that you are having problems. At first glance the saddle is too high, which is typical of many beginners. You have the front of the saddle tilted down. The saddle should be basically level fore and aft. Sit on the saddle and put the heels of your feet on the pedals. You should be able to back pedal and just be able to keep your heels on the pedals at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Adjust your saddle downward until you can do this. This will give you a better starting point from which to make further adjustments to the bike's setup.
Ideally you should take the bike to a good LBS and have them set it up correctly for you. That is the best thing that you can do to improve both your performance and comfort. If you prefer to set the bike up yourself, expect that it will take years, and much trial and error to get it set up correctly.
Reply:A few quick comments.
Even if you lowered the seat some from the picture, the bike looks like it would be way to small for you. That will in turn make the bike hard to handle and very inefficient. Also, if the seat post is pulled out too far, it could cause the seat post to fail and break.
I would make sure the bike fits you properly before worrying about the saddle too much. While different saddles fit people differently, if your bike is too small and you are leaning to far down to reach the handlebars, any saddle will be uncomfortable.
What kind of hills are you riding on. The bigger the hill, the lower the gear. The lowest gear is the big ring in front and the smallest gear in the back. When riding around on flat ground, experiment with the different gears to see what is easier and harder. You will go faster with a larger gear, but it will make it harder to climb hills.
If you are worried at all, go to a local bike shop (not Wal-mart or other big-box stores) and get their opinion.
Good luck.
Reply:Given your height I would have started trying around a 58 cm standard sized frame.(measured centre of pedals to top of seat post). It is always hard to tell from a pic especially when it is a compact frame with a tapering top tube. This one looks a smaller than that.
There are many ways to get the saddle the right height. If your pelvis rocks even a little you are too high. If you can lock you knee straight clipped in and on the saddle then your ankle should be bent as far past 90 degrees as possible.
The saddle should be as close to level as possible erring slightly towards front down. It does look narrow for a newbie, change it. Get a print of your sit bones (ischial tuberosities) by sitting on carbon paper or play doh (on a hard surface) this will help getting the right width. A good set of knicks (shorts) wouldn't go astray either.
Flip your stem it is a simple job.(You might have room for a spacer ,but don't count on it.) Five Allen head screws.(retighten the one on top first) This will raise your bars a bit and reduce the weight on your arms. It will also tend to take weight off you peritoneum. Bending your back more will also help. A straight back does not equal good cycling posture.
If this doesn't get you to the stage where you are reasonably comfortable then changing to a longer steeper stem should get you closer. If your still having trouble then your talking forks then frame.
Good luck. If you can get it to fit it was a great buy.
Reply:Your butt will adapt, make sure the seat is tilted DOWN a couple of degrees.
If the smallest gear is tough, and you want to ride fast, suck it up and get in shape.
You should be able to change your gearing if you want to go faster (like in the 40mph or faster zone), but the consequences can be brutal for inexperienced riders...what do you really need to prove?
Road bikes turn really fast, and are sketchy at high speeds for inexperienced riders.
Mountain bikes are more user friendly, and you can get any kind of workout that you like.
Who cares how much it weighs, just go out and crank!
Reply:It looks like an out and out road bike. Maybe you wanted a touring bike instead? 9 speeds? Did you mean 14? This is for super fit people who would still zoom up the hill and not miss the extra gears. I've been left for dust by road racing people when we get to the hills. It doesn't look too heavy to me.
As for saddles, a good shop will let you try out saddles. You need to do a couple of miles to see if you will get on with a particular saddle. The alu frame is rigid and this transmits more of the shocks to you.
Reply:First of all, the bike is way to small for you. The frame looks to be about a 53cm. If you are 6'3", you will need a bigger frame. It's not just about raising of lowering the seat. The entire bike must fit, this includes the top tube, stem height, handlebar width, and stem length. Otherwise you will be too cramped or the bike will be unsafe. Go here and check out how to measure yourself correctly...
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit/
Also, from the picture, your seat should be level, not pointing downward.
It also looks like the rear wheel is rubbing against the frame. That could be slowing you down too. I've never heard of the Omega Vortex. It could be a department store frame. It looks like you have nice wheels and components, so you may be able to switch them over to a new frame.
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http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/...
For those experienced and seasoned riders, what do you think of my new road bike? 2nd hand it was $420 for the bike, shoes, helmet, pedals, computer etc. It's aluminium, not carbon. It's a 9 speed.
Your crit would depend on what I use it for. I bought it as I'd like to be a racing demon. There's a major cycle race, 109km, in March that I want to train for. So I guess it's not for casual cruises among the flower beds at the park. I want to learn to ride, and fast.
Concerns I have are (as posted previously) :
- the seat anhialates my butt
- I can't seem to go fast enough on straights
- I can't go up hills, the smallest gear setting is SO tough
- it might not be the lightest bike, kind of on the heavy side
Did I make a mistake choosing a road bike? A mountain bike with road tyres would be so much safer, easier to control, more familiar. Any thoughts or comments to all of the above?
Thanks :)
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
I actually think you got a pretty sweet deal -- it's a real nice bike! Definitely check out your local bike shop though, and talk to them about getting a new seat. As for the issue with the gears/going up hills -- just give it some time and practice, practice, practice. As you become more of a seasoned rider (it'll happen quicker than you think!) the strain of getting up those hills will definitely ease up a bit. (I ride everyday, but if I even skip just 1 week, wow -- my body and my bike start not getting along at all.) I think you made the right choice. Enjoy it to the fullest, and ride as much as you can. =)
Reply:Here is what I see taking a look at the picture.
1. The seat is crazy high. Unless it is an optical illusion, it appears the seat is at least 6 inches higher than your handlebars. That is way too great a differential and should be incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Additionally, the bike will feel quite unstable in this configuration. I imagine you feel as if you have all of your weight on your hands and arms as you ride. If the seat really needs to be this high, you probably have too small a frame size.
2. Looks as if the steering tube was cut off pretty short. Thus, if you seat needs to be this high, there is no real easy way to raise the handlebars without buying some hardware.
3. You have the seat pointed downward. This will tend to throw all of your weight onto your hands and arms, as well. It will also make you feel as if you are constantly slipping forward off the seat.
When you get the seat to the proper height, you really want it to be pretty level from front to back. I know many menfolk think they are protecting their jewels by tipping the seat forward, but it really doesn't work. Set it level.
I'd really recommend a trip to a local bicycle shop to get them to help you get the bike set up properly.
Regarding how slow the bike seems, you need to remember the bike doesn't win the race. It merely carries the rider to victory (or ignonomy, as the case may be). You need to get yourself into shape if you want to be competitive. If you are serious about racing, you need to educate yourself about getting in shape. I suggest you go buy Joe Friel's "The Cyclist Training Bible." It is a great book to introduce you to bicycle racing.
Finally, did you buy the wrong sort of bike? Well, if you want to do a road race, you need a road bike. Showing up at a road race with a mountain bike (even with road tires) would be like showing up at a gun fight with a butter knife. On the other hand, if you are planning to enter a mountain bike race in March, you certainly did buy the wrong bike.
I think you'll find when you get the bike set up properly for yourself that it'll feel much better, you'll go faster and feel more stable.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is a good deal on a good starter bike
I couldnt go up hill very well when I got my 2007 Allez Pro
LOL
I was used to the mt. bike gears on my Epic
After about a thousand miles in these s. az high desert mountains, I find the opposite.
When I get back on the Epic off road, the big ring doesnt seam big enough.
On the straights, learn to spin, train in the big ring as much as you can.
Weight, not light but it will do till you get your income tax and get a new Tarmac HEEHE
Try a body geometry seat from specialized I use them on all my bikes and have not had a sore but t yet
Good luck
Reply:i hate anything to do with riding on the road. your wasting your time
Reply:Some adjustment will help . Seat ? Try it out and tilt it . It will be good and nice fast ride for really good price . Nothing wrong about the gearing in this bike , I personally like it ! Tough gearing is good for you in this bike if you want to be racing demon ! By the way , this is the best way to devolop racing style and it will not take long to you to live with this gearing if you ride enough . This bike I think will help you to be much stronger and faster cyclist !
Reply:Your bike looks very nice!
Try changing to a more comfortable saddle. It might help.
You will need to improve your leg power and endurance to be fast on straights.
Roadbikes are really hard for climbing when at low speeds.
Try increasing your cadence around 80-90 rpm at your lowest gear when climbing and you will see the difference. It is easier to climb at higher speeds.
It is ok for a training bike. Light bikes greatly lighten up your wallet and bank account. If you are going to be serious in cycling then I think that it is time for you to invest in lighter bikes.
Reply:The bike is fine for your needs, but it is not set up correctly, which is the main reason that you are having problems. At first glance the saddle is too high, which is typical of many beginners. You have the front of the saddle tilted down. The saddle should be basically level fore and aft. Sit on the saddle and put the heels of your feet on the pedals. You should be able to back pedal and just be able to keep your heels on the pedals at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Adjust your saddle downward until you can do this. This will give you a better starting point from which to make further adjustments to the bike's setup.
Ideally you should take the bike to a good LBS and have them set it up correctly for you. That is the best thing that you can do to improve both your performance and comfort. If you prefer to set the bike up yourself, expect that it will take years, and much trial and error to get it set up correctly.
Reply:A few quick comments.
Even if you lowered the seat some from the picture, the bike looks like it would be way to small for you. That will in turn make the bike hard to handle and very inefficient. Also, if the seat post is pulled out too far, it could cause the seat post to fail and break.
I would make sure the bike fits you properly before worrying about the saddle too much. While different saddles fit people differently, if your bike is too small and you are leaning to far down to reach the handlebars, any saddle will be uncomfortable.
What kind of hills are you riding on. The bigger the hill, the lower the gear. The lowest gear is the big ring in front and the smallest gear in the back. When riding around on flat ground, experiment with the different gears to see what is easier and harder. You will go faster with a larger gear, but it will make it harder to climb hills.
If you are worried at all, go to a local bike shop (not Wal-mart or other big-box stores) and get their opinion.
Good luck.
Reply:Given your height I would have started trying around a 58 cm standard sized frame.(measured centre of pedals to top of seat post). It is always hard to tell from a pic especially when it is a compact frame with a tapering top tube. This one looks a smaller than that.
There are many ways to get the saddle the right height. If your pelvis rocks even a little you are too high. If you can lock you knee straight clipped in and on the saddle then your ankle should be bent as far past 90 degrees as possible.
The saddle should be as close to level as possible erring slightly towards front down. It does look narrow for a newbie, change it. Get a print of your sit bones (ischial tuberosities) by sitting on carbon paper or play doh (on a hard surface) this will help getting the right width. A good set of knicks (shorts) wouldn't go astray either.
Flip your stem it is a simple job.(You might have room for a spacer ,but don't count on it.) Five Allen head screws.(retighten the one on top first) This will raise your bars a bit and reduce the weight on your arms. It will also tend to take weight off you peritoneum. Bending your back more will also help. A straight back does not equal good cycling posture.
If this doesn't get you to the stage where you are reasonably comfortable then changing to a longer steeper stem should get you closer. If your still having trouble then your talking forks then frame.
Good luck. If you can get it to fit it was a great buy.
Reply:Your butt will adapt, make sure the seat is tilted DOWN a couple of degrees.
If the smallest gear is tough, and you want to ride fast, suck it up and get in shape.
You should be able to change your gearing if you want to go faster (like in the 40mph or faster zone), but the consequences can be brutal for inexperienced riders...what do you really need to prove?
Road bikes turn really fast, and are sketchy at high speeds for inexperienced riders.
Mountain bikes are more user friendly, and you can get any kind of workout that you like.
Who cares how much it weighs, just go out and crank!
Reply:It looks like an out and out road bike. Maybe you wanted a touring bike instead? 9 speeds? Did you mean 14? This is for super fit people who would still zoom up the hill and not miss the extra gears. I've been left for dust by road racing people when we get to the hills. It doesn't look too heavy to me.
As for saddles, a good shop will let you try out saddles. You need to do a couple of miles to see if you will get on with a particular saddle. The alu frame is rigid and this transmits more of the shocks to you.
Reply:First of all, the bike is way to small for you. The frame looks to be about a 53cm. If you are 6'3", you will need a bigger frame. It's not just about raising of lowering the seat. The entire bike must fit, this includes the top tube, stem height, handlebar width, and stem length. Otherwise you will be too cramped or the bike will be unsafe. Go here and check out how to measure yourself correctly...
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit/
Also, from the picture, your seat should be level, not pointing downward.
It also looks like the rear wheel is rubbing against the frame. That could be slowing you down too. I've never heard of the Omega Vortex. It could be a department store frame. It looks like you have nice wheels and components, so you may be able to switch them over to a new frame.
skin problems
What do you think of my new poem. i wrote it from an experience of mine at a pagan may festival.?
Magic and Rhythm
The magic was in the air that night.
She could smell it as she entered the circle where the people gathered.
She were preparing for the main ritual of the festival.
She removed her shoes and felt the cool spring grass beneath her shoes,
She closed her eyes and felt the slight breeze.
The horn was blown to call forth the rest.
A few moments later, the opening came.
The ritual was long, though it seemed to last only a moment.
She took it all in.
She thanked the god and goddess for that night.
When they returned,
they all lit the fire with their candles.
The drumming began soon.
She felt the rhythm in her heart.
Her body began to move.
She recalled the happenings of the night as she began to dance around the brilliant fire.
Her heart was racing as she went into a trance.
She danced nonstop for hours.
Several were dancing with her.
She danced until the first light of morning came,
with the magic, and the rhythm leading her onward.
What do you think of my new poem. i wrote it from an experience of mine at a pagan may festival.?
Pretty good but you used "she" too many times.
Reply:I think your new poem would be enthralling if you'd written it as exposition in a short story.
Perhaps you can use these notes later, because they definitely capture a moment and many feelings as well as a rhythm.
Your words transported me there.
Reply:It is the most beautful thing I have ever read and I wish so much you would write a poem about my child Tracy who brings me as much joy as your poem did and post it on here for me to see.
Reply:it was good.. it was visual.. but you did use the wors she alot.. maybe you can somehow find a way to modify it a bit..
read this alould to yourself a few times and things that sound a bit out of place... fix em..
Reply:I like it ... does she have a phone number?
Reply:I like it, the picture you describe is vivid and alive. As writer myself it is my honest opinion about another really good writer/poet.
Blessed Be.
koffice
The magic was in the air that night.
She could smell it as she entered the circle where the people gathered.
She were preparing for the main ritual of the festival.
She removed her shoes and felt the cool spring grass beneath her shoes,
She closed her eyes and felt the slight breeze.
The horn was blown to call forth the rest.
A few moments later, the opening came.
The ritual was long, though it seemed to last only a moment.
She took it all in.
She thanked the god and goddess for that night.
When they returned,
they all lit the fire with their candles.
The drumming began soon.
She felt the rhythm in her heart.
Her body began to move.
She recalled the happenings of the night as she began to dance around the brilliant fire.
Her heart was racing as she went into a trance.
She danced nonstop for hours.
Several were dancing with her.
She danced until the first light of morning came,
with the magic, and the rhythm leading her onward.
What do you think of my new poem. i wrote it from an experience of mine at a pagan may festival.?
Pretty good but you used "she" too many times.
Reply:I think your new poem would be enthralling if you'd written it as exposition in a short story.
Perhaps you can use these notes later, because they definitely capture a moment and many feelings as well as a rhythm.
Your words transported me there.
Reply:It is the most beautful thing I have ever read and I wish so much you would write a poem about my child Tracy who brings me as much joy as your poem did and post it on here for me to see.
Reply:it was good.. it was visual.. but you did use the wors she alot.. maybe you can somehow find a way to modify it a bit..
read this alould to yourself a few times and things that sound a bit out of place... fix em..
Reply:I like it ... does she have a phone number?
Reply:I like it, the picture you describe is vivid and alive. As writer myself it is my honest opinion about another really good writer/poet.
Blessed Be.
koffice
For a race against 30 9th graders more or less, what do you do to get prepared for the big run?
i ask a teacher if i can challenge a class of like 30 kids more or less to race around the block. my pe teacher and the other teacher said yes. i want to know what are the best things to do to get prepared to help run faster.
i think wearing shoes that are less weight and better eating will do the trick. what do u think?
For a race against 30 9th graders more or less, what do you do to get prepared for the big run?
In addition to the previous advice you should also get into shape and practice running on the same course..
Reply:start running the only way to get quicker is to run shoes the difference is like ounces but make sure your stretched and warmed up also hydrate for like 2 days before and eat carbs the day before
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i think wearing shoes that are less weight and better eating will do the trick. what do u think?
For a race against 30 9th graders more or less, what do you do to get prepared for the big run?
In addition to the previous advice you should also get into shape and practice running on the same course..
Reply:start running the only way to get quicker is to run shoes the difference is like ounces but make sure your stretched and warmed up also hydrate for like 2 days before and eat carbs the day before
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Girl with race car driving boyfriends.. clothing suggestions?
How should I dress out at the race track? Most people there are quite hick-ish, lots of "good ole boys". I want to look cute and in style, but dont want to look overdressed or snotty. i want to fit-in in a way, but still look hot and stylish.
I was thinking cute slip on ballet style tennis shoes... tanks... hoodies with patterns...denim, capris, burmuda shots, or jeans depending on temperature.
Any suggestions? or stores with good stuff to wear??
Please no rude smart *** comments.. serious answers... thanks :)
Girl with race car driving boyfriends.. clothing suggestions?
hm...i used to go in either jeans or denim skirts, and a cute top, its really impractical to get too dressed up though..most of the people who will see ya out there will think you know nothing about cars and will give you the stank eye. The only time is if its an import car event...then its more normal to dress super cute since there are professional models there. But if its like nascar racing then jeans and a cute t shirt and some tennis shoes, same with muscle cars or funny car events. Makeup and cute hair even in just jeans and a t-shirt can look hot.
Reply:heh, I was going to include a snippy suggestion but then I saw your opnion on smart*** comments.
Reply:Stop trying to be better just fix in the company. Over dressing is a problem if you can just wear jeans, blouse and sneaker of comfort shoe will be just find. Not to must be comfortable.
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I was thinking cute slip on ballet style tennis shoes... tanks... hoodies with patterns...denim, capris, burmuda shots, or jeans depending on temperature.
Any suggestions? or stores with good stuff to wear??
Please no rude smart *** comments.. serious answers... thanks :)
Girl with race car driving boyfriends.. clothing suggestions?
hm...i used to go in either jeans or denim skirts, and a cute top, its really impractical to get too dressed up though..most of the people who will see ya out there will think you know nothing about cars and will give you the stank eye. The only time is if its an import car event...then its more normal to dress super cute since there are professional models there. But if its like nascar racing then jeans and a cute t shirt and some tennis shoes, same with muscle cars or funny car events. Makeup and cute hair even in just jeans and a t-shirt can look hot.
Reply:heh, I was going to include a snippy suggestion but then I saw your opnion on smart*** comments.
Reply:Stop trying to be better just fix in the company. Over dressing is a problem if you can just wear jeans, blouse and sneaker of comfort shoe will be just find. Not to must be comfortable.
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Where can I get Race for the Cure Pink Shoelaces?
At the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Denver, there was a booth that gave out pink shoelaces for a donation of one dollar. Many of my classmates want to donate and get these pink shoelaces too. Is there any company or organization that does this? I've checked out the Susan G. Komen website and the laces were about 4 dollars. The New Balance shoes website asks for a 15 dollar purchase on goods at their stores. Where can I just purchase these pink Race for the Cure laces?
Where can I get Race for the Cure Pink Shoelaces?
Try searcing through this site. They have a number of affiliates listed that have Race for the Cure merchandise. Hope it helps http://www.dealtaker.com/October-is-Nati...
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Where can I get Race for the Cure Pink Shoelaces?
Try searcing through this site. They have a number of affiliates listed that have Race for the Cure merchandise. Hope it helps http://www.dealtaker.com/October-is-Nati...
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What is Nicole Richie's race?
I know that she is adopted, but does anyone know what race she is? Do you have a good guess? It's really hard to tell because her skin and hair are so light (i know she has dyed it) and her hair looks naturally straight, although i don't think it is.
let me know!
http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/...
http://z.about.com/d/shoes/1/0/s/c/Nicol...
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/ce...
What is Nicole Richie's race?
She is of Caucasian, Black Creole, and Mexican decent. her mom white, dad half black half mexican.. her birth name was Nicole Camille Escovedo
Reply:She's a Mutt.
Reply:black and white
Reply:1/4 black. The other racial makeup is white and Hispanic, but I'm not sure of the percentages.
Reply:her mom is white, her dad is black. They just dont know who her dad is. But they know hes black. They tested Lionel and a couple of his bandmates.
%26gt;%26gt;excuse me hes Afro-Latin...Black and Latino.
She is reportedly the biological daughter of Afro-Latin American percussionist Pete Escovedo and a woman identified only as a backstage assistant on Lionel Richie's 1980 world tour; Escovedo was a member of Richie's band[citation needed]. Reportedly, Nicole's mother was never a factor in her life, and Escovedo raised her alone. Escovedo took Nicole to Richie's shows and recording sessions, and she became something of a mascot for the band.[2]
Reply:Yea, a lot of people have diasgreements on everything but Nicole Richie is white.
Reply:Oh she is just tanned from that gold dust. I'm pretty sure she is white.
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let me know!
http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/...
http://z.about.com/d/shoes/1/0/s/c/Nicol...
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/ce...
What is Nicole Richie's race?
She is of Caucasian, Black Creole, and Mexican decent. her mom white, dad half black half mexican.. her birth name was Nicole Camille Escovedo
Reply:She's a Mutt.
Reply:black and white
Reply:1/4 black. The other racial makeup is white and Hispanic, but I'm not sure of the percentages.
Reply:her mom is white, her dad is black. They just dont know who her dad is. But they know hes black. They tested Lionel and a couple of his bandmates.
%26gt;%26gt;excuse me hes Afro-Latin...Black and Latino.
She is reportedly the biological daughter of Afro-Latin American percussionist Pete Escovedo and a woman identified only as a backstage assistant on Lionel Richie's 1980 world tour; Escovedo was a member of Richie's band[citation needed]. Reportedly, Nicole's mother was never a factor in her life, and Escovedo raised her alone. Escovedo took Nicole to Richie's shows and recording sessions, and she became something of a mascot for the band.[2]
Reply:Yea, a lot of people have diasgreements on everything but Nicole Richie is white.
Reply:Oh she is just tanned from that gold dust. I'm pretty sure she is white.
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Recommend a mtn bike shoe for a wide foot size 7.5?
I am training to ride a not very technical 40 mile off road race. I like riding my road bike as well (possibly even more) and would prefer to buy mountain bike shoes. What shoe would you recommend that comes in a wide width? What pedals would you recommend? And any good sites with great pricing?
Recommend a mtn bike shoe for a wide foot size 7.5?
check out http://www.specialized.com
they can fit almost anyone with a quality shoe
Reply:DEAR JOSHUA,
THIS MAY SOUND CRAZY BUT I WOULD HAVE TO
STRONGLY SUGGEST A COMBAT BOOT.
CHECK OUT A MILITARY SUPPLY STORE.
BECAUSE MOUNTAIN BIKING...IS MORE LIKE WAR.
Reply:Carnac has a wide toe box. Sidi makes one in the "mega" which is a wider width than their standard shoe. The SPD pedals are probably the most common. They are even available with a platform around them for a larger pedal surface. The Crank Brothers eggbeater pedals are similar to the SPDs in that some versions also have a platform. The eggbeaters are 4 sided so it doesn't matter which way is up (as opposed to the double sided Shimano pedals). You can nose the cleat in, step down, or catch the back edge of the cleat first to clip in. They are a more open pedal and harder to clog up with mud that the SPD pedals.
Reply:I have a wide foot too, and can't wear many mtn biking shoes. The 10 point answer is a pair of:
Shimano, mine say SPD on the side, and they look wider and more like a shoe than most of those small SIDI's and such.
freckles
Recommend a mtn bike shoe for a wide foot size 7.5?
check out http://www.specialized.com
they can fit almost anyone with a quality shoe
Reply:DEAR JOSHUA,
THIS MAY SOUND CRAZY BUT I WOULD HAVE TO
STRONGLY SUGGEST A COMBAT BOOT.
CHECK OUT A MILITARY SUPPLY STORE.
BECAUSE MOUNTAIN BIKING...IS MORE LIKE WAR.
Reply:Carnac has a wide toe box. Sidi makes one in the "mega" which is a wider width than their standard shoe. The SPD pedals are probably the most common. They are even available with a platform around them for a larger pedal surface. The Crank Brothers eggbeater pedals are similar to the SPDs in that some versions also have a platform. The eggbeaters are 4 sided so it doesn't matter which way is up (as opposed to the double sided Shimano pedals). You can nose the cleat in, step down, or catch the back edge of the cleat first to clip in. They are a more open pedal and harder to clog up with mud that the SPD pedals.
Reply:I have a wide foot too, and can't wear many mtn biking shoes. The 10 point answer is a pair of:
Shimano, mine say SPD on the side, and they look wider and more like a shoe than most of those small SIDI's and such.
freckles
Amazing Race??? Nicholas & Grandpa Donald?
after 3 weeks of watching the Race,, I've come to see what a slacker Nicholas is!!! so far he has made his 60+ year old grandfather , do the Pole Volting to where I thought the poor old gut was going to have a stroke,,, milk the Camel and risk being "kicked " in the head,,, catch that poor chicken himself {when help was allowed} and the final straw was last night when digging for gold that The Strong 23 year old told poor old Pops ,,,can you jump into the water to pan for gold because you have "THOSE " shoes on? '' Sneekers" in which they were both wearing...Truth was , Nickolas didn't want to get his feet dirty!!!! %26gt;%26gt; I CANT BELIEVE WHAT A SLACKER ,,,this so called boy is!! question is??? has anybody noticed this besides myself or am I just being too sensitive toward the elderly???
Amazing Race??? Nicholas %26amp; Grandpa Donald?
Yeah what's up with that !
Another slacker is DK who is always making Rachel do all the challenges.
Haul the furniture, milk the camel, ride the bike etc. While he stands there on the sidelines and cheers. Not a fair trade off much like the situation with Nicholas and Grandpa. Except poor Grandpa is 40 years older !
Reply:Yeah, you may be too sensitive on this issue. The grandpa seems to be able to take care of himself. It will be funny when the grandpa has done so many of the road blocks that the grandson will have to do the remaining ones. Hopefully he will get stuck doing the worst ones.
I like that grandpa. He is probably my favorite guy on the show. I loved the episode where he was talking about how "hot" those latina sisters are. He is hilarious.
Reply:grandpa had on sandals
boy you dont notice very much for someone who thinks so strongly
have u noticed that nicholas is carrying all of grandpas equipment where ever they go?
you are just wrong on this one completely
also grandpa said he worked on a farm and had more experience milking animals and that he also worked in a mine for a time
jesus i only catch glimpses of the show when my wife has it on and I catch more than you do
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Amazing Race??? Nicholas %26amp; Grandpa Donald?
Yeah what's up with that !
Another slacker is DK who is always making Rachel do all the challenges.
Haul the furniture, milk the camel, ride the bike etc. While he stands there on the sidelines and cheers. Not a fair trade off much like the situation with Nicholas and Grandpa. Except poor Grandpa is 40 years older !
Reply:Yeah, you may be too sensitive on this issue. The grandpa seems to be able to take care of himself. It will be funny when the grandpa has done so many of the road blocks that the grandson will have to do the remaining ones. Hopefully he will get stuck doing the worst ones.
I like that grandpa. He is probably my favorite guy on the show. I loved the episode where he was talking about how "hot" those latina sisters are. He is hilarious.
Reply:grandpa had on sandals
boy you dont notice very much for someone who thinks so strongly
have u noticed that nicholas is carrying all of grandpas equipment where ever they go?
you are just wrong on this one completely
also grandpa said he worked on a farm and had more experience milking animals and that he also worked in a mine for a time
jesus i only catch glimpses of the show when my wife has it on and I catch more than you do
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Should i get this horse?
Okay so here is the story. I inquired about a horse and i am going to see him tommorow. I posted this question a couple days ago but i am going to include some more information this time around. So he is a thoroughbred and when he was two he got shin sore from racing. He then took some time off and then went back to racing until he was 4. He is now 5 and cam off the track a couple months ago, i want to know would he be sound enough for jumping. As jumping is not as much stress as racing is? I have included a picture from his add and a video of him moving tell me what you think. Also please know that he has no shoes on in the video because they are working on his feet.
http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRwH9Tmr8...
Should i get this horse?
I would definitely suggest seeing him before making any huge decisions as you need to judge yourself in person how the horse moves (videos never can give better detail than being there yourself). Also, talk to the owners about what the vet has said concerning what the horse should and should not do, as they are trained to identify these things and what may cause future problems/damage. Plus, it depends on how much jumping you are going to have the horse do. If it is constant and tires both of you out, it is probably not going to be good for him in his state, but if you are just doing it offhand or not a lot then it may be alright for him.....like I said though, look at him yourslef and find out what his vet has said.
Reply:he looks like a good horse, but you wont know untill you see him. Just ask all the questions you can think of and ride him for yourself. I'm a little concerned I just saw him lunged and without a rider it makes me wonder how he handles *but maybe I just didnt watch the vid long enough*. but yeah, just ride him ask questions, and he jumped a jump in the vid and looked fine. though he does move a bit stiff, theres nothing wrong with that, you just might have to realize he might cost you some money in supplements and things to make him more comfortable.
Reply:I am also getting a 3 yr old off the track and he is very sound. the shin problem is probably going to reoccur later in his life(maybe) but he will be ok to jump right now. He, like any other horse from the track is going to be a handful, so be ready. Also a vet would be the best at answering this question. But good luck!
Reply:I'm going to be honest - I'm not fussy about him. I find his movement to be very restricted and stiff looking. He is the kind of horse I would always think was sore when I watched him go. He is a little too long and a little too straight in the shoulder for me. I just don't think he moves very well and it makes me wonder if I am seeing the short stride because of his past injuries. He is okay though, especially for 750$.
Reply:I would have a vet evaluate him and give you their opinion on what his future may hold. And make sure it is a vet that is not currently assocaited with the family that owns him, or the stable he is kept at, etc. It would be unfortunate if you were to get him and then have him laid up and possible incur large vet bills due to a recurrence of his shin-soreness.
Here is a helpful website regarding shin-soreness.
http://www.ranvet.com.au/shin.htm
I'd never heard of it before so I learned something new too!
Reply:Gorgeous horse! He moves beautifully and looks like he would make a great horse for jumping, but just to be safe i would have the vet come out and let him give you his opinion on the matter.
Reply:and honest opinion, I wouldnt buy him, racing is stressful but higher hights in jumping can be straining and could prob make him go sore alot so if you prob want to jump bigger I would consider another more sound horse preferably off the track with no lameness
Reply:Yes u shold get him he is beautiful but i dont know if he will jump cause hes trained for racing! He might though just a little training! =)
Reply:i would have him vet checked. he is a beauty , but he already has had shin problems. he needed time to recoup. jumping may be a bit too strenuous for him
Reply:Yes Hunter means jumping just for form not time...
Reply:ride him and meet him 1st and if he has no bad manners good jumping and everything you want then yes!
Reply:He's gorgeous, and seems to move fine... but looks pretty frisky. As long as you are willing to train him and keep an eye on his shin problems, he should be good.
Reply:I would say No. He appears to be built a little downhill which means you will have to pull him up off of his forehand a lot. Horses off the track arent the best to buy either. They have a mind set to run, and their legs are usually very thin. Thourobreds are also very delicate. They have an amazing ride, but well... we bought one and he was sound. He started having issues right after we bought him. It seemes like he tried to hurt himself in the pasture, and we have very nice pastures. One time he was out at night and we couldnt find him in the morning. We finally find him.He had a huge gash on his leg, but very SURPRISINGLY it healed with no scar! This horse(your horse) looks like he has a short stride which is not good in the hunter or jumper ring. I would advise against buying him but add your price range into details and i will give you some sites that have great horses! Here are some sites: Equine.com; warmbloods-for-sale.com;Agdirect.com;Cha... Hope it helps!!
Reply:A couple of things:
One, getting him vet checked is the best thing you can do!
Two, hes gorgeous! Very cute, hes adorable!
Three, yes, he should be fine doing jumping, usually, if something like that happens, vets will put a restriction on height. But I wouldn't worry too much.
Hope this help :D
Reply:when you try him out feel down his limbs to check that there are no lumps, bumps or heat as this is more common in ex racehorses. make the owner ride him before you do to check he is safe. try him in an enclosed arena first, over a jump, and in trafic. check he is good in all aspects. try to groom him to check he is friendly. see if he is good to ride with or without company. you could also bring along a friend or more expericed person so have their opinion. racehorses often need rehabilitation as they have been trained to gallop.
good luck- if you need more advice ask for my email!
Reply:He looks like a beauty! He moves very good, and he is graceful. Nice trot, nice canter! When he free jumped it was good too, has good manors on lunge line for being a thoroughbred off the track. I would say he would be a great jumper. Since you are experienced you can definitely get the full potential he has out of him. If you feel like you can handle this horse, then get him. Just a suggestion though, I would contact a trainer if you still feel a little afraid of any of his habits. Good luck! Make sure you go and check him out and bring someone knowledgeable about horses along with you, and a vet to vet check him. Make sure if it is jumping then don't do it too high if he already has leg issues.
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http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRwH9Tmr8...
Should i get this horse?
I would definitely suggest seeing him before making any huge decisions as you need to judge yourself in person how the horse moves (videos never can give better detail than being there yourself). Also, talk to the owners about what the vet has said concerning what the horse should and should not do, as they are trained to identify these things and what may cause future problems/damage. Plus, it depends on how much jumping you are going to have the horse do. If it is constant and tires both of you out, it is probably not going to be good for him in his state, but if you are just doing it offhand or not a lot then it may be alright for him.....like I said though, look at him yourslef and find out what his vet has said.
Reply:he looks like a good horse, but you wont know untill you see him. Just ask all the questions you can think of and ride him for yourself. I'm a little concerned I just saw him lunged and without a rider it makes me wonder how he handles *but maybe I just didnt watch the vid long enough*. but yeah, just ride him ask questions, and he jumped a jump in the vid and looked fine. though he does move a bit stiff, theres nothing wrong with that, you just might have to realize he might cost you some money in supplements and things to make him more comfortable.
Reply:I am also getting a 3 yr old off the track and he is very sound. the shin problem is probably going to reoccur later in his life(maybe) but he will be ok to jump right now. He, like any other horse from the track is going to be a handful, so be ready. Also a vet would be the best at answering this question. But good luck!
Reply:I'm going to be honest - I'm not fussy about him. I find his movement to be very restricted and stiff looking. He is the kind of horse I would always think was sore when I watched him go. He is a little too long and a little too straight in the shoulder for me. I just don't think he moves very well and it makes me wonder if I am seeing the short stride because of his past injuries. He is okay though, especially for 750$.
Reply:I would have a vet evaluate him and give you their opinion on what his future may hold. And make sure it is a vet that is not currently assocaited with the family that owns him, or the stable he is kept at, etc. It would be unfortunate if you were to get him and then have him laid up and possible incur large vet bills due to a recurrence of his shin-soreness.
Here is a helpful website regarding shin-soreness.
http://www.ranvet.com.au/shin.htm
I'd never heard of it before so I learned something new too!
Reply:Gorgeous horse! He moves beautifully and looks like he would make a great horse for jumping, but just to be safe i would have the vet come out and let him give you his opinion on the matter.
Reply:and honest opinion, I wouldnt buy him, racing is stressful but higher hights in jumping can be straining and could prob make him go sore alot so if you prob want to jump bigger I would consider another more sound horse preferably off the track with no lameness
Reply:Yes u shold get him he is beautiful but i dont know if he will jump cause hes trained for racing! He might though just a little training! =)
Reply:i would have him vet checked. he is a beauty , but he already has had shin problems. he needed time to recoup. jumping may be a bit too strenuous for him
Reply:Yes Hunter means jumping just for form not time...
Reply:ride him and meet him 1st and if he has no bad manners good jumping and everything you want then yes!
Reply:He's gorgeous, and seems to move fine... but looks pretty frisky. As long as you are willing to train him and keep an eye on his shin problems, he should be good.
Reply:I would say No. He appears to be built a little downhill which means you will have to pull him up off of his forehand a lot. Horses off the track arent the best to buy either. They have a mind set to run, and their legs are usually very thin. Thourobreds are also very delicate. They have an amazing ride, but well... we bought one and he was sound. He started having issues right after we bought him. It seemes like he tried to hurt himself in the pasture, and we have very nice pastures. One time he was out at night and we couldnt find him in the morning. We finally find him.He had a huge gash on his leg, but very SURPRISINGLY it healed with no scar! This horse(your horse) looks like he has a short stride which is not good in the hunter or jumper ring. I would advise against buying him but add your price range into details and i will give you some sites that have great horses! Here are some sites: Equine.com; warmbloods-for-sale.com;Agdirect.com;Cha... Hope it helps!!
Reply:A couple of things:
One, getting him vet checked is the best thing you can do!
Two, hes gorgeous! Very cute, hes adorable!
Three, yes, he should be fine doing jumping, usually, if something like that happens, vets will put a restriction on height. But I wouldn't worry too much.
Hope this help :D
Reply:when you try him out feel down his limbs to check that there are no lumps, bumps or heat as this is more common in ex racehorses. make the owner ride him before you do to check he is safe. try him in an enclosed arena first, over a jump, and in trafic. check he is good in all aspects. try to groom him to check he is friendly. see if he is good to ride with or without company. you could also bring along a friend or more expericed person so have their opinion. racehorses often need rehabilitation as they have been trained to gallop.
good luck- if you need more advice ask for my email!
Reply:He looks like a beauty! He moves very good, and he is graceful. Nice trot, nice canter! When he free jumped it was good too, has good manors on lunge line for being a thoroughbred off the track. I would say he would be a great jumper. Since you are experienced you can definitely get the full potential he has out of him. If you feel like you can handle this horse, then get him. Just a suggestion though, I would contact a trainer if you still feel a little afraid of any of his habits. Good luck! Make sure you go and check him out and bring someone knowledgeable about horses along with you, and a vet to vet check him. Make sure if it is jumping then don't do it too high if he already has leg issues.
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People of same race hang out within themselves?
Why do you guys think people of same race hang out with people of their same race? I’m Indian and I work in a big company... I'm looked down upon and talked about because I choose to hang out/talk to everyone. I don’t always have lunch with Indians... and whenever I have to choose who to have lunch with ... I'll choose whoever I'm closer to and that's usually non-Indians. Indians at work will make comments that I’m anti-Indian or whatever else they say. I’ve gotten disgusting looks, smirks when I walk by, etc. Is this my problem or their problem? What would you do if you were in my shoes? And yes I do think it’s a childish issue but if people are talking about it ... then they must think it’s a big deal and now it’s bothering me a little.
Thanks (and sorry for the really long question).
People of same race hang out within themselves?
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Reply:I would say it has more to do with culture than race. While these can be similar - there are differences. People like to hang out with people who have similar tastes in ideas and thoughts. Maybe you've lived or adapted your thoughts to the other cultures that you've been around. It's rather natural.
IE - I'm white. I married a hispanic man. Even though we live in the USA - for me it's more like I've jumped into his world - like, I've learned spanish, I've learned cultural differences - like I think the hispanic people are generally more hospitable - I've learned a lot. I remember when I first married him, I got the worst looks from sooo many people - so I know what you mean about it being childish. I'm sure my husband gets some funny looks when I walk around with him at the mall or something, too. I think it's more how you deal with it. I just ignored the funny faces. I'm happy - so why should I let my happiness hang in the balance of other people whose opinions I really don't care about? Right?
It's only an issue if you let it be one.
I guess my thoughts for you would be to try to stay balanced. If it bothers you, make sure that if you have lunch with "non-Indians" one day, that you have another meal with someone who is Indian another day. Some day, you'll find someone who shares your thoughts and opinions, who is Indian as well.
Reply:it's their problem. I mean, really.
Reply:you are just a friendly person, but i guess most Indian people like to hang out with other Indians. It's seems like you are friendly to them too. Keep hanging out with anyone you want but still be friendly with Indians. It's not you the one with the problem.
Reply:It's their problem, but I think you should confront them about it to make amends
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Thanks (and sorry for the really long question).
People of same race hang out within themselves?
birds of a feather
Reply:I would say it has more to do with culture than race. While these can be similar - there are differences. People like to hang out with people who have similar tastes in ideas and thoughts. Maybe you've lived or adapted your thoughts to the other cultures that you've been around. It's rather natural.
IE - I'm white. I married a hispanic man. Even though we live in the USA - for me it's more like I've jumped into his world - like, I've learned spanish, I've learned cultural differences - like I think the hispanic people are generally more hospitable - I've learned a lot. I remember when I first married him, I got the worst looks from sooo many people - so I know what you mean about it being childish. I'm sure my husband gets some funny looks when I walk around with him at the mall or something, too. I think it's more how you deal with it. I just ignored the funny faces. I'm happy - so why should I let my happiness hang in the balance of other people whose opinions I really don't care about? Right?
It's only an issue if you let it be one.
I guess my thoughts for you would be to try to stay balanced. If it bothers you, make sure that if you have lunch with "non-Indians" one day, that you have another meal with someone who is Indian another day. Some day, you'll find someone who shares your thoughts and opinions, who is Indian as well.
Reply:it's their problem. I mean, really.
Reply:you are just a friendly person, but i guess most Indian people like to hang out with other Indians. It's seems like you are friendly to them too. Keep hanging out with anyone you want but still be friendly with Indians. It's not you the one with the problem.
Reply:It's their problem, but I think you should confront them about it to make amends
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Does the weight of shoe make a difference in timing and speed in race?
if so what track spike do you recommend for a distance runner in track
Does the weight of shoe make a difference in timing and speed in race?
ya a lot a spike will take about 5-15 seconds of your mile time.
buy a distance spike becasue they have a hell and are built for long distance running. dont buy a sprint spike which doesnt have a heel. or you can also just buy a racing flat if you are gonna be running on pavement
Reply:yes it definately
im a distance runner and Nike Men's Zoom Miler is a really good spike!
you can get them for a really good price by going the link below!
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Reply:the weight definitely does. that is why i train in shoes that are about 13.5 oz. and on race day i use shoes that are around 7 oz. Wearing heavier shoes weighs you down more making it harder to go faster. When yoou use the lighter shoes after that, your legs are stronger and the shoes fell so light on your feet.
Reply:No not really only for the professinals.
Reply:no. it wont matter.
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Does the weight of shoe make a difference in timing and speed in race?
ya a lot a spike will take about 5-15 seconds of your mile time.
buy a distance spike becasue they have a hell and are built for long distance running. dont buy a sprint spike which doesnt have a heel. or you can also just buy a racing flat if you are gonna be running on pavement
Reply:yes it definately
im a distance runner and Nike Men's Zoom Miler is a really good spike!
you can get them for a really good price by going the link below!
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/advancedS...
Reply:the weight definitely does. that is why i train in shoes that are about 13.5 oz. and on race day i use shoes that are around 7 oz. Wearing heavier shoes weighs you down more making it harder to go faster. When yoou use the lighter shoes after that, your legs are stronger and the shoes fell so light on your feet.
Reply:No not really only for the professinals.
Reply:no. it wont matter.
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Cancelled on 3 days before... overreacting or actually rude?
i was planning to go to the Spring Racing Carnival with my friend and her dad to Stakes Day, which is in two days. I had bought everything - a dress, shoes, bag and fascinator, spending about $700, and booked a hair and nail appointment. yesterday, my friend comes up to me and basically tells me that i'm not going to the races with her anymore.... but she's still going. she told me some story about how her dad couldn't buy tickets but it actually didn't make sense. another friend secretly told me that her father decided that he didn't want the responsibility. i am REALLY angry about this. i can only return my dress and fascinator, leaving me with shoes and a $300 bag. i was really excited about this event and now i've been cancelled on a mere three days before and i cant find anyone else to go with.
do i have a right to be this angry or am i just over reacting???
Cancelled on 3 days before... overreacting or actually rude?
That was very inconsiderate, write her off.
And consider the $$ lost as a lesson learned.
Be very picky about who you let into your life.
It is better to have a few very good friends than a lot of toxic friends.
I would send her family a bill for it, you actually could take them to small claims and you might win.
Reply:yes you have a right to be upset because you made plans and he should have told her this before you got set and brought all of these things.
Reply:well to me u are both over reacting and ur fren was rather insensitive.
however you carn help it if she really cun bring you, its her every right to be unable to bring u along, plus at least she didnt dump it wif the info 5mins b4 right?
however if she has invited you along it issint very nice to cancel it liek this, but sometimes things carn be helped.
maybe next time you shouldnt spend so much on a simple outing?
Reply:You have a right to be angry but the problem will remain Never depend heavily on anyone not even your best friend they take you for granted.Don't you have another friend or any family member to go or can't you go alone?If not then your dress and bag have to wait for another occasion.Sorry for that.Anyways all the best
Reply:$300 on a bag? $700 for an outfit to go to the races? You've got money to burn: will you marry me? Oh,only if you are willing to support me!
Reply:Because you were so prepared then I understand why you are so upset.. And the spring racing carnival is something most of us girls look forward to. Im still not quite sure why your friend has cancelled on you but are you sure you cant find anyone else to go with? Nevertheless, I would also be abit upset as well.. only because it is the one time of year to go all out and dress up like your famous. I would be upset aswell darl so I think its fair enough.
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do i have a right to be this angry or am i just over reacting???
Cancelled on 3 days before... overreacting or actually rude?
That was very inconsiderate, write her off.
And consider the $$ lost as a lesson learned.
Be very picky about who you let into your life.
It is better to have a few very good friends than a lot of toxic friends.
I would send her family a bill for it, you actually could take them to small claims and you might win.
Reply:yes you have a right to be upset because you made plans and he should have told her this before you got set and brought all of these things.
Reply:well to me u are both over reacting and ur fren was rather insensitive.
however you carn help it if she really cun bring you, its her every right to be unable to bring u along, plus at least she didnt dump it wif the info 5mins b4 right?
however if she has invited you along it issint very nice to cancel it liek this, but sometimes things carn be helped.
maybe next time you shouldnt spend so much on a simple outing?
Reply:You have a right to be angry but the problem will remain Never depend heavily on anyone not even your best friend they take you for granted.Don't you have another friend or any family member to go or can't you go alone?If not then your dress and bag have to wait for another occasion.Sorry for that.Anyways all the best
Reply:$300 on a bag? $700 for an outfit to go to the races? You've got money to burn: will you marry me? Oh,only if you are willing to support me!
Reply:Because you were so prepared then I understand why you are so upset.. And the spring racing carnival is something most of us girls look forward to. Im still not quite sure why your friend has cancelled on you but are you sure you cant find anyone else to go with? Nevertheless, I would also be abit upset as well.. only because it is the one time of year to go all out and dress up like your famous. I would be upset aswell darl so I think its fair enough.
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Is this anxiety?
lately, from the past couple months, there have been many different occasions of myself feeling very nervous, heart racing, body tingling, scared, feeling like im "losing it" or going to die, and every so often these feelings come outta know where. for instance, about a month ago...while laying in bed one night, in my mind for some strange reason i was totally convinced i was not going to wake up the next morning if i was to fall asleep. this really sounds crazy and its starting to freak me out. i had the same episode a few nights ago again. i felt like something was going to happen. i really wanna laugh at all this, but really i wanna know whats going on with me! ive been noticing and rethinking of how i am with certain situations. like if something doesnt go right ..ex: like when my husband doesnt take his shoes off when entering our 17 month girl's room, i really get nervous and anxious. why does this bug me so much? probably cause his shoes are dirty (which is a normal reasoning)..
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but for me, lately stuff like that really makes me nervous. i guess i look back, and recall many incidents where ive had panic attacks over something so minor. but that was when i was a child. can anxiety/panic attacks stir up again later down the road? im 24 year old female with a 17 month (first). even the other day, my older sister just had a baby...im so happy for her and my new nephew, but again...on the way there my heart started racing and i was getting nervous as if i were about to say a speech in front of the whole world! im gonna be calling my dr tomorrow cause this is starting to bug me. but i guess i was just wondering anyone who has felt this way or what not your opinions. is this anxiety? if so, will i be put on some sort of medication (if i have to, thats fine!)..what do they prescribe for symtoms like this? ive been researching the web and found some info, but again, just curious to hear what you all have to say. please be respectful, im already confused myself. thanks!
Is this anxiety?
It does sound like anxiety. For that, they'll prescribe something like xanax or seroquil (sp?) on an as needed basis... like, when you feel anxiety coming on, you take one and it'll calm you down. I've heard they're addictive though. If you're having depression also, they might prescribe something like lexapro or welbutren, or prozac, something like that, an antidepressant. Most of these can cause a little weight gain but it's not likely.
Reply:yes, you are having panic attacks,see your doctor and go over your attacks with him/her,there are several medications that can be used to help with your problem.hope you feel better soon.
Reply:your assumptions are correct and you should see a doc for meds
Reply:That definitely sounds like anxiety, and yeah, panic attacks CAN come back down the road. It's not crazy to think you won't wake up if you go to sleep; both fear of dying and being crazy are symptoms of panic attacks. If it's bothering you, which it seems like it is, it definitely needs to be looked at. The doctors can't PUT you on medication, but if it's causing you a lot of trouble, they'll probably recommend it, although medication shouldn't really be used in replacement of therapy or something, just until you feel like you can manage the symptoms on your own. If they do give it to you, they'll probably recommend some sort of antidepressant, maybe an SSRI. I hope this helped.
Reply:Hi There,
It does sound like anxiety i have the same symptoms.I would go and chat to your doc and they will decide if to put you on medication.I was on valium and im still on aropax and they helped me.
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but for me, lately stuff like that really makes me nervous. i guess i look back, and recall many incidents where ive had panic attacks over something so minor. but that was when i was a child. can anxiety/panic attacks stir up again later down the road? im 24 year old female with a 17 month (first). even the other day, my older sister just had a baby...im so happy for her and my new nephew, but again...on the way there my heart started racing and i was getting nervous as if i were about to say a speech in front of the whole world! im gonna be calling my dr tomorrow cause this is starting to bug me. but i guess i was just wondering anyone who has felt this way or what not your opinions. is this anxiety? if so, will i be put on some sort of medication (if i have to, thats fine!)..what do they prescribe for symtoms like this? ive been researching the web and found some info, but again, just curious to hear what you all have to say. please be respectful, im already confused myself. thanks!
Is this anxiety?
It does sound like anxiety. For that, they'll prescribe something like xanax or seroquil (sp?) on an as needed basis... like, when you feel anxiety coming on, you take one and it'll calm you down. I've heard they're addictive though. If you're having depression also, they might prescribe something like lexapro or welbutren, or prozac, something like that, an antidepressant. Most of these can cause a little weight gain but it's not likely.
Reply:yes, you are having panic attacks,see your doctor and go over your attacks with him/her,there are several medications that can be used to help with your problem.hope you feel better soon.
Reply:your assumptions are correct and you should see a doc for meds
Reply:That definitely sounds like anxiety, and yeah, panic attacks CAN come back down the road. It's not crazy to think you won't wake up if you go to sleep; both fear of dying and being crazy are symptoms of panic attacks. If it's bothering you, which it seems like it is, it definitely needs to be looked at. The doctors can't PUT you on medication, but if it's causing you a lot of trouble, they'll probably recommend it, although medication shouldn't really be used in replacement of therapy or something, just until you feel like you can manage the symptoms on your own. If they do give it to you, they'll probably recommend some sort of antidepressant, maybe an SSRI. I hope this helped.
Reply:Hi There,
It does sound like anxiety i have the same symptoms.I would go and chat to your doc and they will decide if to put you on medication.I was on valium and im still on aropax and they helped me.
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All races are racist, but some have more power than others. Why act so wounded?
I will not make that argument that Blacks are not racist. I will, however, reveal to those who don't seem to know it that Whites still hold the most power. Whites are the ones that can redline races and keep them in certain areas (and cut the funding to those areas while lying about it on television), Whites are the ones that can still get the best jobs (education doesn't matter when it comes to this and affirmative action will never take a White man's job no matter how much he complains about it), and will always keep a white man in office and make ridiculous excuses about why it has nothing to do with race.
The first step to fix this evil is to admit it and face it head on, like I have done. I cannot be the only person with the moral fiber and ability to look outside of myself and walk in another's shoes, can I?
All races are racist, but some have more power than others. Why act so wounded?
Those in power will never relinquish that power and make those who are powerless as powerful. If someone has the power to give they also have the power to take away. Therefore as long as the Black man desires to sit at the White man's table as his equal without the ability to make himself equal through acquisition of power, he will always be a victim of racism. The only solution is for the Black men to create his own table...
Reply:See black folks, this is a condescending, closet racist if there ever was one. As if all blacks agree with you, as if it takes any "moral fiber" to condense all of the black communities problems into a neat little package, put a bow on it and call it the white man. My god how gracious and white of you. Examine yourself. Your ideology is as much of the problem as any of those you accuse .
Self righteous much?
OGUN I agree.
Reply:Chill Chill Chill
Soon the sun will be shining and you will wonder why you asked this question. Its out-dated to still be thinking along these lines when you should appreciate how things like this have really moved on. The divide is sooo minimal now that it's barely worth mentioning or worrying about.
Reply:The first step to fix anything is to limit the boring babble and inspire people to work together.
Go Obama!
Reply:all we need to do is stop this bull of trying to catagorise evryone and everything, get our thumbs out and realise that we are all human, all too human, and get on with it. and it needs to start in America, seeing as the yanks are so damned good at apartied and living up to stereotypes. anyone who claims any different is either a typical narrow-minded redneck colonial or a self-deluded liar.
Reply:I completely agree. If I hear another person barking "racism" in reference to Obama, BET, black universities, and not being able to use the "n word", I'm going to vomit up my intestines. These people don't seem to realize that what racism really is, and what discrimination really is. I can't imagine how they'd react if they had to trade places with any given Black person for just one day, and have to put up with all of the ignorance that one must experience as a Black person.
Reply:We are not, and you sound like just another person who loves to rewrite everyone else's personal experiences to fit your world view.
Reply:No you can't and you aren't! I believe that in order for us as ppl to fix this problem is to relinquish the titles of races. It enables ppl to play the race card in the first place. If everyone is labeled as one race, like american then there is no room to place the race card because there wouldn't be one.the next step is to break everyone back down to one level. interviews without in person without faces, like in the catholic church and make it harder on those who show discrimination and hate towards ANYONE of a different "race." We need to be reunited and personally I think Obama is the man to do it. Not b/c he is black(b/c he's not,he is hawiaan and black or something to that effect) but because he envokes new thoughts in ppl of many backgrounds and he has already changed America and he isn't even in the whitehouse! Poin Blank and simple we need to becom a UNITED STATES and not SEPARATE BUT EQUAL STATES! SO THERE!
Reply:Yes Whites are seen as the "most" racist because they do hold the most power in the American society. They manipulating the media is undeniable and we all know it in the back of our minds.
Thank you for understanding unlike those who continue to not understand why they are constantly blamed.
Reply:Racism wounds everyone. It wouldnt the person that feels it and strikes out and it wounds the victim. Yes white people do hold the power and hopefully slowly things are changing. Vote for Obama and you will see balance in the country.
Reply:act wounded or victimized or playing the victim role because it's easy and requires no responsibility. when you put yourself in that position, it's easy to win arguments or convince people or win over people or make them feel sorry for you so they hand you stuff like special treatment. it's just another copout. reaffirms the observation of no accountability in that group.
anyone can be racist. every race has racists. there shouldn't be a double standard. PCness is going too far now. both sides or all sides should and need to stop pointing fingers, stop blaming others, put aside their differences and not worry about losing face, and just be friends and MOVE ON. we need to PROGRESS, not linger on holding grudges. fighting racism with more racism is not going to end racism. in fact, it only provokes more racism. if only everyone stop with the race cards and be accountable then we as society would progress. otherwise, racism will never end like a vicious cycle over and over again: whites on top, then blacks on top, then whites on top, then blacks on top, and so on.
and by the way, just because i didn't mention other races other than black and white, doesn't mean i'm being negative towards them. so stop pointing fingers and take some accountability instead of playing the victim card.
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The first step to fix this evil is to admit it and face it head on, like I have done. I cannot be the only person with the moral fiber and ability to look outside of myself and walk in another's shoes, can I?
All races are racist, but some have more power than others. Why act so wounded?
Those in power will never relinquish that power and make those who are powerless as powerful. If someone has the power to give they also have the power to take away. Therefore as long as the Black man desires to sit at the White man's table as his equal without the ability to make himself equal through acquisition of power, he will always be a victim of racism. The only solution is for the Black men to create his own table...
Reply:See black folks, this is a condescending, closet racist if there ever was one. As if all blacks agree with you, as if it takes any "moral fiber" to condense all of the black communities problems into a neat little package, put a bow on it and call it the white man. My god how gracious and white of you. Examine yourself. Your ideology is as much of the problem as any of those you accuse .
Self righteous much?
OGUN I agree.
Reply:Chill Chill Chill
Soon the sun will be shining and you will wonder why you asked this question. Its out-dated to still be thinking along these lines when you should appreciate how things like this have really moved on. The divide is sooo minimal now that it's barely worth mentioning or worrying about.
Reply:The first step to fix anything is to limit the boring babble and inspire people to work together.
Go Obama!
Reply:all we need to do is stop this bull of trying to catagorise evryone and everything, get our thumbs out and realise that we are all human, all too human, and get on with it. and it needs to start in America, seeing as the yanks are so damned good at apartied and living up to stereotypes. anyone who claims any different is either a typical narrow-minded redneck colonial or a self-deluded liar.
Reply:I completely agree. If I hear another person barking "racism" in reference to Obama, BET, black universities, and not being able to use the "n word", I'm going to vomit up my intestines. These people don't seem to realize that what racism really is, and what discrimination really is. I can't imagine how they'd react if they had to trade places with any given Black person for just one day, and have to put up with all of the ignorance that one must experience as a Black person.
Reply:We are not, and you sound like just another person who loves to rewrite everyone else's personal experiences to fit your world view.
Reply:No you can't and you aren't! I believe that in order for us as ppl to fix this problem is to relinquish the titles of races. It enables ppl to play the race card in the first place. If everyone is labeled as one race, like american then there is no room to place the race card because there wouldn't be one.the next step is to break everyone back down to one level. interviews without in person without faces, like in the catholic church and make it harder on those who show discrimination and hate towards ANYONE of a different "race." We need to be reunited and personally I think Obama is the man to do it. Not b/c he is black(b/c he's not,he is hawiaan and black or something to that effect) but because he envokes new thoughts in ppl of many backgrounds and he has already changed America and he isn't even in the whitehouse! Poin Blank and simple we need to becom a UNITED STATES and not SEPARATE BUT EQUAL STATES! SO THERE!
Reply:Yes Whites are seen as the "most" racist because they do hold the most power in the American society. They manipulating the media is undeniable and we all know it in the back of our minds.
Thank you for understanding unlike those who continue to not understand why they are constantly blamed.
Reply:Racism wounds everyone. It wouldnt the person that feels it and strikes out and it wounds the victim. Yes white people do hold the power and hopefully slowly things are changing. Vote for Obama and you will see balance in the country.
Reply:act wounded or victimized or playing the victim role because it's easy and requires no responsibility. when you put yourself in that position, it's easy to win arguments or convince people or win over people or make them feel sorry for you so they hand you stuff like special treatment. it's just another copout. reaffirms the observation of no accountability in that group.
anyone can be racist. every race has racists. there shouldn't be a double standard. PCness is going too far now. both sides or all sides should and need to stop pointing fingers, stop blaming others, put aside their differences and not worry about losing face, and just be friends and MOVE ON. we need to PROGRESS, not linger on holding grudges. fighting racism with more racism is not going to end racism. in fact, it only provokes more racism. if only everyone stop with the race cards and be accountable then we as society would progress. otherwise, racism will never end like a vicious cycle over and over again: whites on top, then blacks on top, then whites on top, then blacks on top, and so on.
and by the way, just because i didn't mention other races other than black and white, doesn't mean i'm being negative towards them. so stop pointing fingers and take some accountability instead of playing the victim card.
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Shoe suggestion?
First off I'm a guy and I like to wear shirts and clothes from PacSun (fox racing, volcom etc.) but I dont skateboard. I'm looking for a casual/street shoe that doesnt have to do with skateboarding but still kinda goes with the clothes thanks
Shoe suggestion?
vans are pretty rad
they are super comfy and come in lots of diffrent patterns,colors and styles = )
www.vans.com
Reply:How about converse?
Also try office.com
or schuh.com
For some shoes that look smart but have laces, or velcro.
riverisland.com have cool shoes for men that are quite dressed up.x
Reply:DC's!!!!
http://www.shoes.com/productimages/shoes...
http://www.skatesusa.com/ProductImages/d...
http://shoes.buyasiaonline.com/p/83/imag...
DC's always work! :)
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Shoe suggestion?
vans are pretty rad
they are super comfy and come in lots of diffrent patterns,colors and styles = )
www.vans.com
Reply:How about converse?
Also try office.com
or schuh.com
For some shoes that look smart but have laces, or velcro.
riverisland.com have cool shoes for men that are quite dressed up.x
Reply:DC's!!!!
http://www.shoes.com/productimages/shoes...
http://www.skatesusa.com/ProductImages/d...
http://shoes.buyasiaonline.com/p/83/imag...
DC's always work! :)
BIRD
Shoe suggestion?
First off I'm a guy and I like to wear shirts and clothes from PacSun (fox racing, volcom etc.) but I dont skateboard. I'm looking for a casual/street shoe that doesnt have to do with skateboarding but still kinda goes with the clothes thanks
Shoe suggestion?
Try shoes by GBX, Simple, Skechers, %26amp; Steve Madden
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Shoe suggestion?
Try shoes by GBX, Simple, Skechers, %26amp; Steve Madden
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It is March 31st,2009
My name is Steve Weattie. Alot of people call me Steve Wheaties, my wife calls me Steevey Weevey. I live in the busy city of Boston. I have a job as a manager of internfal affairs at the Boston Public Library. It may sound a bit espionage saying that I handle internal afairs but I'm the head boss for all that goes on at the library. I'm the man that handles security. Someone steals a book in front of our cameras Im the man that security tells first,I'm the man that handles books coming in to this library and out and know what books should be banned from this library.I wasnt all that good in math as a kid but I deal with library funds at times. Im not the head man to handle that but I work with everyone.
It's alot to handle for one man. It may seem a bit unrealistic. How can one man be handling all these things for a library? Sounds like something out of a story. I would have thought so too,but its all true. Im a busy man but I worked hard in my life to get this far to the top. As a kid I always wanted to be a librarian,I did too when I was a teenager,I just became something more at the end. It's alot of responsibilty but I'm an organized man. I have enough time to be here at this library everyday except for Sundays and be home by 6 or 7 to spend the night with my wife.
Today is March 31st,2009. It is 5:29 A.m. Im laying down next to my sweet wife _____. She's sleeping peacefully and I feel like everything is right in the world with me. She lays there so sweet. Her bosom rising and falling with every breath,her beautiful face in peace,every aspect of her is beautiful. With her next to me I feel like I can do anything. As usual she sleeps with her pink fluffy pillow,her pink fluffy blanket,in her pink pajamas. If I didnt know by now that her favorite color in the world is pink, I would have to be a very stupid person.It's funny to be sleeping with a pink blanket,a pink pillow underneath my head as well. At least I dont wear the pink pajamas. I have still some man dignity on me. For her though, I would walk down the street in pink. I would be laughed at but it would be worth it to make her happy. My colors for me have always been black and yellow. I cant seem to know why I like both. I cant just like black or just like yellow. I only like these colors in a combination. Their too distinct colors but I seem to enjoy both colors as well as pink which I began after I met ____.
It is 5:45 A.m now and that means I should take a shower now. I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower.It feels nice under my feet to walk on the pink mats in the bathroom. Sigh. Well... I do this everyday and I wouldnt change it for the world. I always feel content with my life. I mention pink so much and I tolerate my wifes adoreness with pink. Its a fine color just as red or blue would be ,but I dont consider myself to be less a man to like the color. Its funny that I always assure myself that everyday when I reach the bathroom. It's just a funny habit I have. I dont think its a bad habit at all. It keeps my life in balance doing almost the same thing everyday. I say almost since I never know what me and my wife will do. Shes very engergetic and outgoing so one minute we could be eating and next me and her could be throwing water at each other for fun. I also never know what will ever happen at work. THeres always something that could happen at work...a book stolen, a disturbed patron making a scene in the library entrance, you just never know.
It is 6:03 A.m and I have finished taking a shower. Im dressed in one of my best suits since today I know I have a meeting with a few members of the Children Donation FUnd. I will be making sure that the libray has the theme of children and caring for needful children. Ill prob prospose the idea of putting childrens faces around the library and donation boxes near the childrens room,near entrances and such. It shouldnt be a bad day. Its Tuesday and Tuesdays are the days where usually activity and such is very slow. No problem for me though..if work is slow then at least Ill have my house to come home to with ____.
It is 6:25 A.m and Im eating breakfast at my polished table with pink flower designs. Im eating Cocoa Puffs from a pink bowl with a pink flower spoon. Im reading yesterdays Boston Globe since the newspaper doesnt come to our house till 7 o clock. I usually am behind the news by one day but thats ok for me since I read the news just to know current events or to bring up some such thing I read in the newspaper in a meeting like "Why are we all acting like the Dubois family that fought over their dog for ? Lets just be the state of Massachusetts and get rid of the Dubois family?"
It is 6:45 A.m. Ive cleaned my cereal bowl ,put away the cocoa puffs and am heading upstairs to kiss ____ goodbye. I would be a fool to try to wake her up since she never can wake up early. If I tried to wake her up with me in the morning she would be cranky the whole day. Well,she'll be waking up soon since she may want to go to the mall later. As she told me there will be a new purse out on sale today that will have a built in cell phone holder,a mini tv screen to watch the latest soap operas and it even has satellite so you can watch any nationality of soap operas wheter it be Japanese or Russian or even Arab. Hmm...I also think this new purse will be pink and have an automated cell phone operator meaning I think if you click some certain button the purse it can put your phone on to answer a call. Shes always saying how sometimes I call her and she can never pick up the phone because its in her purse and she has to try to find the phone in her purse and by that time she misses the call. So..maybe this will be a good purse for her.
"____ Im leaving for work ok? I left you some goodies on the kitchen table and a surprise in your make -up kit. ON the kitchen table I have for her a pumpkin pie for her that I bought last night . In the make -up kit ive left for her 200 $. Of course shes not a spend thrift we have to do some food shopping, so I dont expect her to use all that money for the purse. Well I hope so. "hhmmm..ok my steevey weevy Ill see you later then." I moved for the usual good morning kiss . I kissed her on her lips. Most of the time that would wake her up but today I could see she was a bit tired so I gave her a not too long kiss on the lips and one on her forehead and cheek. I Then I put my hand threw her hair and said Ill see you later _________" "Mhmm k Steevey I love you." I love you so much more _____ ,I told her.
It is 7:21 A.M. I kissed my wife goodbye earlier. I walked out of the house,into the garage, entered my black Beemer that was next to my wifes Beemer, a pink convertible. My beemer was the usual sedan. It had the usual leather seats,GPS system, pink dice in the mirror one pink one actually and the other one black,heating on the seats,and a kickin stereo system. Yeah kickin..well for listening to music it always makes me feel cool and young.
It is 7:27 A.M. and I m close to the library. Theres plenty of traffic at this time. I just have to drive down this street,pass Boston Common,take a right at Lowe's Theater and just head straight down and I'll be there. As of now Im close to nearing Lowe's Theater. Too many s toplights and people passing. So many commuters are clogging up this street. Every damn minute Im stopping for them! It's just annoying that they pop up every few feet when you gain a foot. I remember my days as a commuter so I cant get pissed at these people. I use to try to run past cars and people to reach the train station to catch my train. Hmm...my commuter days are one of my greatest years in my life as well. Its how I met ______ in fact. Hmm...something also happened on a train back then but I cant seem to remember.
It is 7:35 A.m and I am now at Lowe's Theater just have to turn right and Ill be on the street that leads to the library. Look both ways and hmm...wow look at that black dump truck there. Jet black with a shade of yellow on the side to spell some words. I cant read the words. Aha funny my favorite two colors on this weird dump truck black and yellow. So..anyway look left. To the left I have the dump truck here and to the right just that street and just looking for pedestrians.
It is 7:36 A.M and I flick the switch to turn my right signal on. Tick Tick Tick the green arrow ticks and tocks on my dashboard. I turn my wheel slowly to the right. I look fast again to my left while my Beemer is in motion. The black and yellow truck is coming up fast to me. My heart is getting faster. Maybe I should wait for this thing to pass. Im in the middle of the road though. I just cant stop. I keep on moving and hope that the driver will realize his mistake and stop. My car is still in a turn and suddenly the truck is somehow so close to me that I can see the driver inside. I cant believe my eyes. I thought I would never see HIM again. How is he here? All I know is that this thing I once knew but I dont have time to think. I have to get out of his way!. Before I have time to think of what Im going to do for a motion with my car the dump truck smashes hard into the driver side of my car. My side. I feel an intense pressure on my left like someone just took my whole side and squeezed it all together. My heart is being crushed by pounds of metal. I cant breathe. THe light of day is gone and I only see complete darkness. Im going to die. Why must I die? I dont want to leave _____. I love her too much. How could she handle it? I dont know how I can be thinking when I probably have serious injuries. I feel the pain so intense and yet I expected to lose consciousness. My sight is of blackness and I think maybe Ill be able to stay awake threw all this,maybe I will stay alive. As soon as I even begin to think this I feel like I'm rolling over and over and over and over. My head is crashing against the ceiling of the car I think. What the hell is goin on? I cant think anymore. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant............................
"Goooood morning everyone. This is abc News in the Morning and I'm Patrick o DOnell "
"And im Sara Fontaine who will give you your traffic updates.
"Im Lindsey Hamilton who will be giving you your Boston weather for the day.
"Aaaand I;m Johnny Repp who wull be giving you your update on who married who,who broke up with who,and who wants to break up with who on your entertainment news.
THIS IS abc NEWS IN THE MORNING.
"Good Morning to our viwers. Today is Tuesday March 31st 2009. Its 7:59 on this windy day wouldnt you say Sara?
"Ill tell you it sure was Patrick. I almost was blown away today by the winds but thats for Lindsey to tell us right ?
"Of course of course"
"In this mornings news, two Turkish planes bombed Kurdistan today due to PKK militants killing 10 Turkish militants outside of a customs building in the Istanbul District.
"OOO doesnt sound good now does it Patrick?"
"Well...that may not sound good but today in Boston there will be the annual Children week.
"Oh yes I was looking forward to that."
"So for all those people that would like to chip in and help some children...the event will be held at the Boston South End pubic Library today at 3 p.m and should last till 7 p.m tonight and then of course same time tomorrow . There should be groups for children to play in and for adults,small workshops on how we can help our chidlren.
"O yes that does sound nice. For anyone thats trying to get anywhere near the Boston Library you wont have much luck.
" Why is that Sara who is with the traffic who should have said that she was the traffic woman.
"AHAHAH well Lindsey it's a bit shocking to find that there was an accident right across from the Boston Common nearly a half hour ago. " "Oh wow right in a public street too. "
"Yes so dont try going down Winter,Summer, or Franklin ST. Besides that there was one accident on Rt. 128, there is a bit of a bulge there but there shoud be an estiamted wait time in traffic of 5 -10 minutes. Besides that the roads are clean this morning.
"Yes thank you Sara. Back to the news, it seems that on the story of that accident that Sara told us there are 7 people injured,one man it is said to be believed dead and there is one person missing as well. It's a strange accident. Lets go with Rebecca Chong with more details who is live now at the scene".
"Yes Patrick. The scene here is devastating. It seems at 7:36 this morning a man who is yet to be identified at the moment was in a 2009 BMW 202 X when as he was taking a turn he was struck by an incoming dumpster truck stricking his drivers side. The bmw was smashed completely on the drivers side and if you look down the street here you can see that the dump truck was actually moving the bmw along the street. No drivers were hurt but the Bmw hit a curb and spun over injuring at least 7 pedestrians. From what we know,these injured people have not serious injuries. It seems to be that these people were harmed not by the car itself but by metal pieces of the car.
In fact we have here with us a man that saw the whole collision while sitting on a bench waiting for the 7:40 bus. Say your name sir." "Yeahh hi my names Bill Shawmut. I was sitting here on this bench and Im looking at this Bmw right? Im thinking to myself what would I do to get me one of those babies? One second im looking at this beaut and the next second Im seeing a huge dump truck like a big mother beep beep."
"Excuse me sir?"
"O yeah sorry about the swearing but this thing was pretty big. Like black and yellow I aint ever even seen a truck with yellow and black maybe white and yellow but not black. Anywayss this truck smashes into the driver side of the car right? and its still moving! This truck is still pushing this Bmw along the street! Im thinking what the hell aint the driver realized he just crashed into somethin? So this truck is just plowing this car down the street and Im standing up to see down the street now. Then the bmw kind of moved away from the truck and hit the sidewalk. All I know is then I be seeing this car flip over. Then like all these pieces of the car start flyin around everywhere and im thinkin to myself **** (beep) it better not be explodin now. Luckily it didnt. But yeah I saw the metal flyin everywhere. From my angle I could only see the car and the truck but not any people. God bless anyone involved in this accident. Might I add that this whole morning is ruined and its all to blame for one ************ (BEEP)driver on the road It was the scariest **** (beep) I seen in my life."
"Thank you Bill for that insightful account of what has happened here today. As Bill has told us the bmw is completely wrecked. We did manage to see the driver of the BMW in one quick glimpse. We'll have some footage of him later live. From what we could see he had wounds to his head. We can see from our distance the BMW did have the use of airbags. As for the truck ...it seemed to have stopped a few feet after the BMW. THres not much we can say for the truck. Its a truck so...not much damage has been done to this truck. Theres dents on the front. Theres no driver found. Witnesses say they did see people running after the accident. It is possible that this will turn out to be a case of Hit and run and if the driver of the BMW dies...well then this will soon to be called manslaughter. Back to you Patrick.
Hmm....Steevey. Why does he always do that? He thinks he doesnt wake me up when he kisses me but he does! Hes such a romantic though doing that. Let me check the time. Only 6:54! Steve must have just left like a few minutes ago. I didnt even get to sleep in . Grrrr. Well im up now might as well get my **** done. Lets see first thing is bathrooom. Didnt he say something about something in my make-up kit? Hmm..whats in there? Probably some nice book he got from the library. I never use to like to read but hes so convincing. "Just read it honey! Come on you know you wanna _____! Come on ____ everyone lets go! Come on lets get to it,You know you wanna do it!" "Steve be quiet Ill read the book. " "Fine read the book and then you'll come up to me all thanking me honey.
Yup thats my Steevey. The book he picked out for me was great and yeah I did give him a hug. Hes just so sweet who wouldnt want to hug him besides me? Ahaha yeah so lets see whats in the make-up kit. My make -up kit is near the sink on the shelf. Its one big shelf so definitely my stuff wont be falling down. Hmm...lets see whats in here. He left a note on the kit.
_____..I know how much you wanted that special thing youve been wanting and today you can get it! Yay for you! Dont forget though dont go too crazy because Im gonna be hungry tonight so I was thinking maybe like Steak with rice or whatever you want. Either way we need to do some shopping for food. Dont forget ______ I love you =)
Awww thats nice of him but whats in here. I hate it how he likes to build the suspense of things just give whatever it is to me now! I opened the box and there it was two nicely folded hundred bills and a beautiful ring next to it. O my God! When did he get this?! Its soo beautiful! Of course! Today was the day we first met ! How could I forget? Aghh mornings they make me stupid.
Ill like never take this ring off. Its like at least 2 karot or 3 whatever! Its real diamond for sure! Like I cant believe it! How could he do this? I never would have guessed! Pheww ok..I have to calm down. Whats the 200 dollars for though? All on food? We're not that low I think. Lets see I know hes bad at math but we usually worry about just what to eat for tonight and go day by day, not stack up on food. So...he should know we usually use about 50 for a good meal. 150 dollars what could I do with that? He couldnt want me to get....? No way. He wouldnt be that nice to me in one day! I already have a beautiful ring on me! He wouldnt want me to get the purse! Let me see that note again.
"I know how much you wanted that special thing you've been waiting for and today you can get it!" He really wants me to get the purse! I cant believe he actually listened to me always talk about it. I thought he was half asleep at the table when I always told him the special features to that purse. He would always act like he was sleeping too! I never thought....he is sooo getting that steak and rice tonight! I better hurry up, get in the shower and eat something real quick. The malls open up at like 7:30.
Ok its 7:15 . I had to rush a bit and it was hard to choose which pink shirt I wanted to wear for today and the shoes too but I did it and I have still time to eat something reall fast. Lets see...Im in the kitchen and whats that on the table? A pie and chocolate? Can this day get any better for me? I love pie! How could he do this to me?! I dont have the time to eat the pie now,I could eat it in the car but then Ill get my pink floor mats messy and then I'll have crumbs! Theres chocolate too though. Um... come on choose ____! Pie or chocolate! Thats it screw the chocolate. Pie your coming with me! Let me just get a fork then me and you are out of here mr. pumpkin pie.
7:30 in the morning. I cant believe I'm awake this early and not in a grouchy mood. If it wasnt for this ring and that pie and this purse then I probably would be in a shitty mood today. I made it to the mall at 7:25. It's close to our house. I actually half finished the pie...it was soo good! I just couldnt stop eating! Well...here Iam now at Sears waiting for the teenage girl to ring me up for my nice purse. "O MY GOd your actually getting this? This is like the coolest purse ever!"
"Yeah I know right? So..how much will it be ?
"Its going to be $148.13" "I handed her the cash and I received back my change. I liked this girl . She had a good style to her. I could see she had good style and her eyelashes...those were so nice .
"Did you know you have nice eyelashes?"
"Really? Awww thank you! Well ive been tired like **** but that just really cheered me up thanks! "
I nodded to her and left the store. It felt good to feel like a young girl. Im usually not always like this saying cool and stuff. But...I still sometimes feel like a teenage girl . Whenever I walk into a mall, Im just 16 years old again. Lately Ive just been feeling like that age since I heard of that new purse. But...I think Ill be acting my age after tomorrow. I still have to finish that essay professor grant gave me. I'm still at Northeastern going to finish my masters in Science. Soon Ill be finished this year so.. I dont know where Ill go from there, but im glad that at least im not a bum to sit around the house all day. I dont know ...maybe after this degree..I can have the thought of children. At least if kids come into my life now there would be a loving father who has a firm and high job and at least a mother with a degree that could get her a decent job if someday Steevey lost the job or took ill. Always have to think for the future.
It's 7:37 as of now and Im on the way to my car. I feel sad now for some reason like I forgot something or Im missing something important though I dont know what it could be. Well..maybe its just my mind telling me get back home and finish that term paper now! Well..Im in my sweet pink BMW and ready to get back home!
It is 7:50 and I'm out of my car and have my keys in the hole of the door. My cell phone rings. This would be the perfect chance to see how my purse does its magic. I press the brown button on the side of the purse,you can barely even see it it blends in so well with the purse. Instantly I know that the purse has put me threw with whoever is calling. I say
"Hello?"
"Is this Mrs. Weattie?"
"Yes this is she, who is speaking ?"
"This is Seargent Nick Randal from the South End Boston Police Department."
"O wow, I wasnt expecting a call from an officer. Um...is there a reason that your calling me so early? Did I do something wrong?
"No maam no. Its not that, maam as a procedure I usually tell people that if you are standing now you may want to sit down.
"For what reason, besides Im like right about to get into my house so I just cant sit on the ground.
"Well maam if you must you should sit on the ground. Maam..this morning at 7:35 your husband Steve was struck by a dump truck across the Lowe's Theater. It was a very serious accident. Your husbands car is completely ruined,in fact barely recognizeable. As of now, for sure we know that he is in the ER. The paramedics told us that your husband's heart had stopped twice and that they had to inject adrenaline to get his heart beating again. He has received serious head trauma and multiple bruises to his body. He is living and is not in I believe ICU, I dont know why he is not there or in an operating room but for sure we know that he is in the ER and that it would be wise if you could come down to the hospital. "
"Steevey no how could Steevey...it it cant be him. It must be some one else. He was just on his way to work. He doesnt take a highway or anything! It cant be him!!! NOOO!!"
"Maam we are completely sure it is him. He had the id of Steve Wheatie,27 years old, resident of 245 Andalos St. Boston."
"Its just....will he be all right???
"Maam I cant say for sure. I suggest you go see him at the hospital and now maam I have other matters to attend too. Good day.
"Good day? Good day! What the hell do you mean a good day? My husbands been in an accident and your going to tell to have a good day!You stupid cop pig!"
I cant take what he just told me. How can Steevey be in the hospital? He could be dead! Steevey! WHY?! I fell to the ground and my door opened to the entrance of my house. Steve, no you cant die. How? I feel like my heart will burst how can this happen? I look up and see my house. Steevey its like hes here in front of me. Memories of him here come bac to me. Him bringing me into this house the first time with me in his arms as we walked into his house,walked on where im sitting as husband and wife. Steevey kicking our stair case there by accident when his team won the soccer match,him screaming GOOOAAAAALLLLL! Him taking a kick and slapping him his foot on the staircase and him hopping in pain still saying
"OWWW,goalllll! ___I need some ice!"
How can this have happened to him?
"Steevey,no. Please God dont let this happen to him".
5 minutes ago seems like a whole other world. I only feel pain,fear,and love for my husband in this new world. O God,I have to go get there fast. I cant let him go. Nooo. Steevey. Tears flow down my eyes as I drive to the hospital with our memories together racing threw my head. Steve.Dont die. Dont.
8:35 in the morning. Im at the hospital and I'm speaking to Dr. Roknilajah that has seen Steevey.
"How is he ? Will he live? Please tell me yes please.
"Maam someone upstairs must sure like him. Hes fine."
"He is! O my God! YES! I start jumping and down not caring that others are looking at me as they pass by. My husband will live ! YES!
"Maam if you could please calm down for a moment."
"What? Dont tell me theres some kind of other problem."
"Maam,your in some way scaring the patients with your yelling for joy."
"The patients dont know that my Steevey is going to live! You hear all that you patients! My husband will live! Take that!
"Mrs. ____ please calm down. I have to tell you your husbands situation here."
"What? Dont tell me you just made me do all that for nothing. Hes okay right?"
"Not per say. As of now he is sleeping as both you and I would sleep. He is not in a coma or such at all. We know that his heart stopped on the way here. Im very suspicious of this since his damages to his head are not fatal. You see maam...I was under the impression I would be receiving a patient with severe head trauma,enough that would have the brain so badly affected to stop the heart. Your husband has inguries that could be healed in less than 2 weeks. He has only a deep scratch that will be located near his eyebrow. As I said he can be healed. I can not say how he will be when he wakes up since he has not gained consciousness per say. He has spoken though so that rules out coma. He will have to stay the week for us to monitor his vital signs and see if he has been affected by this accident.
"But...hes still well right?"
"Yes he is well. We will on the safe side though monitor him. We could even discharge him tonight but its not that. Its just he almost died in the ambulance and it would be recommended that we see if some thing like that will happen again. It could have just been from shock that his heart stopped but you understand me right?
"Yes, I completely understand. As long as my husband is well then im well. So.. can I see him now? "
"Yes if you would just follow me this way we should be at his room in a minute or 2. So..follow me. I have to admit your husband is a lucky man to be alive.We know that the accident was very severe. The car is completely wrecked We were told plenty of times by the paramdedics. Your husband must have had worn his seat belt and probably had good German airbags. "
"Ahahaha yeah. Well...I love Beemers. I had a car one time that was like a death trap when I was 16. It was soo unsafe. But..I got a car from my dad and even that wasnt safe. The beemers though are just so adorable,fast and dependable. My husband well..he just saw my car when I met him and he just fell for BMWS. We're BMW people so..its good we are if it was those airbags that helped to prevent him from hurting himself."
"Bmws you say? My family hates BMWS. By the way we are almost to his room. Anyway my family,we are Desi,my father forbid any German cars. He say first they too expensive and that they are too small and are unsafe for drivers. My father tried to make my family Toyota lovers. He still has his Toyota but I went for the Honda instead.
"You go for Hondas! AHAH I dont know why Im laughing,we're in a hospital,but a Honda! Their so bad! Everyone knows that! Back in teh day they were good with the accords but the new gxs and all are soo bad.! Wow, sorry I just lately have had a weird experience. I feel like im 16 again lately. Just a little stage im going threw."
"Hey its no problem o we all have our stages and no offense I take for the Honda thing. I know myself Honda is bad, I want to trade for NIssan,it is much cheaper than Honda. Anyway here is your husbands room,room 613. Shall we go in?"
"Yes obviously!"
"Ok.'
"Steeevey.Steevey, Steevey Weevey get up. Come on my Steevey Weevey!"
I was in darkness but I could here her voice calling to me. I couldnt see but I tried to move my arm to the dark to reach her. It sounded like ____ was above me calling for me. I had to reach her . ______! _____! Im here . Im here!
"Are you little man? Are you here or are you just talking to yourself?
"Who...whos there?"
"An old friend just saying hi. I'll keep in touch."
That voice in the darkness ...it sounded familiar. It was a raspy voice that sounded too old to even speak...a voice that evoked fear threw me. I felt myself shiver. Where am I?
"STEEVEY! GET UP! COME ON GET UP STEEVEY! PLEASE!"
I heard her voice and all fear was washed away from me. I couldnt even remember who spoke to me. All I knew was ____ back and I had to find her. I saw light in front of me. I could see it and I ran to it. I ran to her voice. I saw the light grow and grow and grow until my whole sight was filled with light.
I opened my eyes to look into my loves eyes ____. She was kissing me and I kissed back. I felt like I had run a thousand miles and my reward after the struggle of running was to be with ____.
"mmmm...this is a nice way to wake up,can we do more things?"
"Steevey! Dont ever scare me like that again! I thought that you would never wake up! I almost was going to shove water down your head! Dr. Roknilajah though said it would spoil the equipment. "
"What did you say? Doctor? Where am I ____?"
"Steve its ok. Your in a hospital. Its like 8:45 in the morning". You had an accident this morning at 7:35.
" WHAT?! I had an accident less than an hour ago?! How am I?"
"Calm down Steevey." She gave me a hug and rubbed my hair. I was beginning to get scared but her hug calmed me down. It was like she had a mystic power to somehow remove all all the pain and fear from me.
She spoke to me in whispers like I was her child rubbing my hair threw.
"Shhh. Steevey its ok. You had an accident but its ok. Your ok. You just came out of it with a scratch."
Thats it a scratch?"
"Isnt that funny Steve? The doctor says you have the same scratch as me right near your left eyebrow except yours is going to be a a whoole lot bigger than mine.
"O real nice way to cheer me up ____"
"Ahahah im sorry I just lately have been feeling like I'm 16 again. Its strange I even said like! I've been using like today like at least 100 times!.
"____ thats fine...when do you think I fell in love with you? I fell in love with you when you were 16. If your going to be 16 then I;ll fall in love with you all over again.
"Awww Steevey. You always have something sweet to say dont you?
"Baaby I may be lying down here but Ill always be sweet for you and Ill keep on being sweet. I was beginnning myself to feel like I was young again. Strange. I hadnt said those kind of pick up lines since I was 16. It must just be that my mind is believing from ____ that we are 16 again.
"sO... Steve. Do you feel better?"
I feel great now ____ but when do I get out of here? Thats the question I want to get answered.
"Steve your not allowed out of here for like a week. Ooops I said like again. I mean your not allowed to leave this hospital until a week has passed.
"Oh wow. What am I going to do the whole time? "
"Rest of course. Get your strength back. You'll need your energy.
"Energy?"
"Well...did you think I would forget about this ring and this purse? I think you'll need to get your energy back because honey you and me will be busy with some fun work soon.
"Oooo well dont get my heart racing for you ____ or else the doctors will think Im going crazy over here.
"Ahahah well Steevey Ill be bacK in a bit to get you something to cheer you up.!
"Ok ____ I cant wait to see what it is . I smiled to her and she gave me another of her gorgeous smiles.
I layed my head down on the pillow more and couldnt believe that I was here in a hospital,feeling completely normal with only a scratch on my head. Im in a hospital and my BMW is probably trash now. Its funny how my life changed in less than an hour. I guess I'll be missing that childrens week at the library. I dont think they let cell phones in here so I'll have to ask ___ to call Charlie because he'll have to cvoer for me. Hes my assistant so he knows most of my plans of what I was going to say and do...well.. the boring stuff. Its the funny that he wont have or the wit but at least he;ll get my point across with everyone. I wonder what ____ will bring me. Maybe a pie. I could go for some pie right about now.
Poor Steevey. He must feel like crap right now. Im so thankful that at least hes alive. He still has his sweetness going for him. He seems normal so Im so glad that at least hes all right. I think some pie,though,will cheer him up. Good thing I saved half of it. Im in the hospital's parking lot,its an elevated parking lot so I'm on the 3rd floor. I'm now in front of my pink Beemer putting my keys into the doors lock.
"Dont think he likes that pie. I think he likes chocolate better." What,WHERE THE hell did that voice come from?
"Who's there?"
"An old friend paying my regards to an old friend."
"Well...ok old friend,stay the **** away from me you hear?! You sound like a perv and I've seen movies,I'm not going to be the fool girl to keep on talking to the killer so that he can get closer to me to get me!.
"Ooo feisty little girl arent you?"
"Well ____ dont worry you will be seeing more of me around lately. Eve heard of taking a chill pill? HAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
Aghhh that laugh. This mans laugh sent goosebumps running down my spine. I started shaking a bit. It must just be the wind and its cold so...thats just a laugh. I better get in my car now...this pervert could be like right next to me!
I turn the key in the lock and quickly get in my beemer. I shut the door and quickly hit the automatic lock for the doors. I put the key in the ignition. Im backing up from my parking space. I look behind me. "BOOO!" "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" He's right there sitting in the seat in the back. I scream uncontrollably and run from my car. I quickly take the keys out of the ignition quickly,run out of the car like theres no tomorrow. Other people looking for parking spaces drive by me "Watch it you dumb broad!" "Shove it Im friggin running here!"
Whoa..why am I talking like this and what am I running for? Maybe I'm seeing things. Maybe there was no guy in the car. My door was locked when I entered so...maybe im just imagining things. I think maybe I need a quick nap. Whats happened today has made me feel like I've been awake straight for a week.
I feel like a fool walking back to my car. What if there is someone in the car? What the hell am I walking back to the pervert guy? My cars just right there,I can see it. Its about 45 ft. from me. I dont see anyone in the car. I definitely think I was imagining things. A car suddenly comes around the corner. I feel safer if there was a witness around when I get near the car. If there was someone here they woudnt try **** to try and get me. I run to my car and the driver looking for a space passes by me when I reach my Beemer.
No one is in my car and my door is open still. I definitely think I just imagined that guy. What am I fooling myself? Of course I saw him. Maybe though he was behind the car outside and not inside the car. It doesnt matter. It was probably just some lonely hobo looking for some money and prob from me a piece of ***. AHAHAHAHAHAAHAH! Likes he gonna get it! I dont think so! AHAHAHAHAHAH! Ok...im so not surprised now that Im thinkinng like this and randomly laughing. I think Ill just go with the flow with what my minds doing. I've been too serious lately. Now just in case I think Ill put my Beemer in a different space. Maybe on the 1st floor. Then im soo giving Steevey his pie. Then he can have the pie to eat...and me to cheer him up! He's already had a bad day but Im going to try to make it better since he made the beginning of my day the greatest.
"Phewww that tasted good." I told ____ after finishing a plate of pumpin pie in my room.
"I know right? You bought like the best pie for me. Whered you get it from anyway? "
"Hmm...I think I think I got it from BJ's."
"You went to BJ's last night? Thats like almost all the way near Cambridge! You went all the way down there last night just for me?" "Well...I was low on aftershave so I had to get that too."
"Steevey, you went all the way to BJ;s just for aftershave? Couldnt you just get that from Sams club,its like a few streets away from our house! " "____ your right but then again, Bj's makes some good pie dont they? "
"Awww so you did go all the way out there just for me!".
"Did you think I would forget the day that we first met? It was the best day of my life. How could I forget it? It was when I met you and that was the best thing to ever happen to me. I met you ____ ,you my best friend in life,my companion"
"Steevey shut up. Your like going to make me cry! I understand. I'll admit that at first I thought you were just another guy from their little gang trying to suck up to me. I was thinking what a lame kid pretending like he actually wants to protect me? Could you do a better job acting ?
"Ahahaha"
"Yeah,Steevey. Im glad I met you that day. I remember I was having a shitty day too. Its like when I started speaking to you,like everything just cleared up and I felt so happy and glad to be around with you.
"Aww ____ now im going to cry. I dont have that kind of affect on you. "
"Of course you do,your my Steevey." She rubs my cheek and looks at me. Her face is so sad. I know how hard it must be for her to see me in this bed,looking like I;m helpless. I see a tear come from her eye and fall down onto the bed.
"___ dont. Please dont cry. I dont want you to cry. I'm ok,I'm going to get threw this for you.
"No Steevey. Its not fair! How could this have happenned to us? You left for work like any other day! You left me the most beautiful gifts that no one has ever given me,you didnt do anything wrong and look whats happened to you! I cant stand to see you here. It's not you. I'm use to seeing you happy and dancing all weird and all that other stuff you do to try to make me laugh."
"_____ come here." I open my arms for her and she enters into my arms. I give her a long hug and a tear falls from my eye into her hair. "I will get threw this. Dont worry ____. Ill get threw this for you. I'll take us away from this pain. Ill take the sadness and pain away from you like I did back at the station." I'll take it all away soon ______.
It is 4:45 P.M March 31st,1999.
"Can I have your attention please? Now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaack number 7. I repeat now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaaack number 7."
Finnaly, theres my damn train. I'm 16 years old. I'm in South Station in Boston. It is 4:45 P.M. I am sitting at a table with my backpack on my shoulders,eating a Milky Way candybar. I'm sitting with hundreds of other people waiting for other trains to pull in,to Needleham,to Attleboro,to Marlborough,and for others to Florida and Washington D.C. I dont have much time to waste,since if I move slow then I will probably not get a seat for myself and I will have to sit with someone,probably a smelly lady who hasnt taken a shower in days,or maybe next to someone eating a smelly sandwhich. Either way if I want my own whole seat I should move now. The Worcester Express gets packed pretty fast.
It is 4:46 P.M. I get up from my chair and walk to the closest trash bin. I look back to make sure I did not leave anything behind. My seat has in less than 20 seconds been already taken by another person. Seats in the station are hard to get in the afternoon due to packs and packs of people trying to get home from here. I turn my head back from that person who took my chair and look for the trash bin which I find is near the bookstore they have here. Not a bad book store but the prices are soo damn expensive. $21.95 is the price for one Dr. Seuss book. I'm like what the hell? How many commuters are suckers here too actually buy from this store? It seems alot are because this store is still in business.
It is 4:47 P.M. Im turning away from the trash bin and walking a bit faster to the doors that leads to the track. I'm passing by the food court with passing Au Bon Pain,Mcdonalds,Som Dum Guy Chinese food,and I'm outside where the trains are waiting to be boarded. The intercom once again says "Now boarding on the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaack number 7. Also now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9. Now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9.
I'm walking down the train platform to chooose a car to go too. Hundreds of people are walking with me looking for a car to choose . I walk a bit down since the further cars you go too the less people there are. Everyone takes the first 3 cars and thats where its most packed. Theres some hold up a bit up front. Why is everyone kind of slowing down? Hmm...I try to see more on my tippy toes and I can see that its just a group of kids my age their in the middle of the platform. Well..they should move. Im not going to wait here on this platform all day.
"You know what Jack? I dont like pink. I think pink is for fags,and for girls well then you must be for girls with girls right baby?
"Shut the **** up and leave me alone. Just let me get in the damn train.
"Ooo but what if we dont want too ?"
"Well then I'll just have to kick your *** wont I?
"Oh you hear this Jack?"
"O yeah I be hearing this Johnny. This girl got fangs watch out."
"Ahahah.. how bout this baby dolll, why dont you come with me and Jack here and we'll show you a good time around Boston.
"No thanks I dont need a couple of fags to show me the gay bars around here. I dont go for fags,their not my type."
"You stupid little bit.....!
"Excuse me Johnny is it? Leave the girl alone."
I dont know why I stepped forward. I didnt even know I had the guts to do this. But..I saw that this Johnny was gonna take a hit at this girl. I knew that if he did one hit that someone would stop him if he tried for another but I couldnt allow for even one hit to hit her precious face. I could not just go on with my business without protecting this girl. She was too beautiful. I never saw a girl as pretty as her. I felt like I had to protect her from these scumbags. I had a feeling he was going to make a move so I pushed threw the crowd,got close to Johnny and caught his hand in mid-air before he could do anything.
"Yo,what the hell this kid doing Jack? Let go of my damn hand you little....."
"Hey I dont need to hear any swearing from your mouth. Ill let your hand go if you can leave this girl alone,good idea?
"Like **** it is" " I was soo occupied with this Johnny and me thinking I was saving the day for this girl that I forgot about Johnny's other hand and the other guy Jack.
He took his other hand and punched me hard in the chest. No one saw that move because Jack moved in and got behind me and punched me in the back. I was on the ground. I was thinking what is the girl doing now? What the hell,theres a fight going on here and no one is saying anything. These people,commuters,are so ******* dumbasses! I was on the ground,in a kneeling position.
"I think little boy you picked the wrong fight to play in. Why dont you come with us and we can all have a little fun, Me,Jack and this bitc.....
"I told you shut the hell up! "
My temper came suddenly threw the pain of being punched. I took my hand and punched Johnny behind his leg. His leg by reaction bent down and I took that oppurtunity to rise up and me be above him I took my knee and slammed it hard against his face. As for Jack he stood there in shock and so...for him I turned around and tried to give him one good punch from me. He tried to run away from me . I didnt want to let him get away without some pain so I tried to kick his leg. I did and he ran into a few commuters knocking down a 2 men. His face hit the pavement and I could see at least there was some burns there to let him feel some pain.
I turned around and looked for the girl. She was stepping on the hand of Johnny.
"Who's the *****? WHo?"
"Owww owwwww. Let me go!"
" Not until you say it.!"
"All right All right Im the *****!"
"And what color do you love?"
"I love pink,all right owww oowwwww! damn stop! I said it! I love pink!
"Thats right you better be loving pink! Pink everything got it?!
"Yeah yeah let me go!"
"Hey anything you want to say to this guy? I was just in shock of how she was handling him,then I realized she was speaking to me.
"Ooo yeah. Who loves pink Johnny? I couldnt hear you from over here."
"I love pink. Im sorry, I wont say anything about you guys,just let me go!
"All right get out of here then no ones stopping you!"
The girl let go of his hand and he tried to get up and she kicked his butt. Literally she kicked his butt and he went falling flat on his face on the hard pavement of the platform. I was laughing and we both laughed together. We were laughing like crazy. It was just soo funny. It was something you think you would see on Madtv but this was just too funny. Johnny got up and I saw that he had a scrape on his face and a bloody nose but at least nothing serious from me giving him a knee. My knee kind of hurt but I thought that is definitely worth it to feel some pain. It means that you had a fight and kicked butt at the end.
Johnny ran back down the platform running with a limp holding his butt. It was such a funny scene that me and the girl laughed at him and pointed at him. The commuters were staring at us like we were lunatics. They even turned to look at what we were pointing at. Johnny was gone but we were still pointing so I think the commuters believed we were laughing at the station.
"Wow...that was soo funny."
"I know right? Like did you see him run holding his ***? What a loser."
I felt now a bit shy speaking to a girl I didnt even know. I was thinking to myself ok your speaking to a girl. Well come on keep on speaking. Dont just walk off now into the train and leave it at that!
"Um...yeah so we make a good team kicking butt.
"Ahaha yeah I guess we do. You did a good job of getting those guys. Thanks for what you did. Like I dont think anyone was even going to do anything."
"Well...if you've been on the train alot then you should know that commuters are like zombies. They just walk and thats about it. They dont really have much sense and can be the biggest suckers for anything."
"Ahahaahahah! Wow thats funny. So your a brave,thoughtful, funny guy. Whats your name?"
"I'm Steve."
"Thats it,just Steve?"
"Yeah,just Steve.
"Hmm...well since your so cute and so nice I think I'll call you Steevey! "Steevey...hmm that sounds good. Am I like your lost puppy to name me? "
"You could be. Where you been all this time? I been taking this train for a week now but I havent seen you around before." "
"Last call boarding call for the 4:58 Worcester Express,last call for the 4:58 Worcester Express.
"Oh I think thats time for us to leave this place" said the girl.
"Yeah I guess so. Wow look,we're like the only people on this platform now."
"Yup so...Steevey shall we go in? She pointed to the train car.
"Well after you maam".
"Aww thank you Steevey."
We entered the train together and I felt like I was in a whole new world. I've been using the commuter rail to get to school this whole year and its already the end of March and wow...theres a bit of a change in my life now meeting this beautiful girl.
It is 4:58 P.m, March 31st 1999.
Who is this guy? I cant believe he just saved me from those guys. I probably could have got them both but still...he actually came and stood up for me. Thats sweet...I didnt see no one else do that for me. He handled it so well too...well except for that punch at the beginning he got from that guy but I think he was too distracted looking at me. His face was like what the hell am I doing? It was soo funny. But he really saved me from those guys. Steevey...thats such a nice name. I always come up with the cool things. Hmm...Steevey. Steevey Weevy. That sounds nice. I should sit with him, see how this Steevey is. Who knows ,speaking to these commuters has been so boring,its like they have no life. Steevey,I think maybe he could entertain me for the ride like that would be so fun. Well first I want to see how he's going to handle getting me or himself a seat. I know for sure he wants to be serious with me if he sits with me,if he sits across me,then hes such a mamas boy.
Ok..lets see shes right behind me and every chair is filled with people. There must be a way to get a seat. I want to sit next to her. I never even sat next to a girl before and spoke to her! Maybe I should find my own seat and just say Ill see you later then. What am I stupid? I just saved the girl and I'm just gonna let her go just like that? Shes so different from other girls. Most of the girls are all the same just trying to show their fronts and backs as much as possible. But shes not like that. I def can see her front and back but not because she wants everyone too,its just there. She seems so unique,her looks are great and she's funny too. I could definitely have fun speaking to her. It'd be I think like the first time I actually have a whole conversation with a girl and this trip is like an hour and a half so that would definitely be a long conversation. Im just too shy. I have to step up. Im so going to get me and her a seat. Just me and her.
Ok what the hell is Steevey doing? Hes just standing there,looks like hes thinking. Like wow,if its going to take him this long to find a seat,I think I should find my own seat then and call it quits with him.
"EXCUSE ME."
"Yes son?"
"Sir,your sitting in my seat."
"Excuse me ? I didnt see you sitting here before but if you would like too I can share this seat with you and if the girl over there is with you,I can let her fit here too.
"Sir,thats a great idea. Thats very thoughtful of you but you see sir,shes my sister. She's um...come here.
I lean close to the guys ear...
"Shes a bit retarded,birth defect at birth."
"O how tragic.
"Yes sir,its hard for her to adjust to life. You see sir,today is the first time that she is on a train. Now she may not look scared,but you see I tried sitting her down in the last car with some people and she completely started screaming. If you catch me sir,I didnt want to stay in that car since I would be receiving stares and such and I dont want my sister to be stared at.
"O yes son. I understand. I had a grandmother who was exactly the same way. I had to watch her everyday at my home. It was hard but it feels good in the end that your helping your family doesnt it?
"Yes it is sir... it will help her in the future. "
"Yes,so you need the whole chair then,because she'll prob get nervous with me right?
"Yes sir,howd you know? My grandmother was the same when we use to go to the groceries. God bless your soul young man."
"As well as yours sir for taking care of your grandmother."
"Yes,thank you and good luck with your not soo well sister.
"Thank you sir."
O my God! I cant keep a straight face here! Its so hard. Im not the well sister! AHAHAHA that was sooo damn funny and smart as well. Like wow,that was classy bsing. Well I think he got us seats.So...he must want to sit with me because theres one empty seat next across from the large seat. So...he definitely wants to sit with me.
"After you maam."
"Uhhh thank you Steevey brother hahaha".
"Thank you sister." I sit down across from the girl in the single chair.
I really do want to sit next to her but I want to be sweet to her first.
"So..why are you sitting there? What did you get this huuuge seat for?"
"I got it for you. You look tired and I thought I would give you a seat for you to rest."
"Aww...thats so nice. You bullshitted that guy just to get a seat just so I can get this huge seat?"
"Well,yeah like I said you look tired and I think maybe you should relax,put your feet up. You couldnt do that with me there.
"O really? And why is that?"
"Well let me show you why."
I got up from my seat and sat down next to her.
"Put your feet up now and you;ll see why I thought you also wouldnt want me to sit there." She put her feet up and her shoes rested on me. She was wearing pink flufy boots. They looked nice. They werent even dirty from her walkin whereever. Her boots were even perfect. I didnt know what was going on here but I felt like this girl was someone special. Not just your average girl you meet and then never see again. I think this girl was someone that would be a good friend of mine for the future.
"Hmm..I see your point but why wouldnt you want my foot on you? You dont love my pink boots?"
"Of course I love your boots! Their pink and I like pink as a color. I just never thought of making it my favorite color. "
"Well you should because pink is like the most best color in the world. It's like so pink! Its bright,its pink. Pink is good with everything,food,clothes,cars even,even for hair!
"Ahahaha well if you say so. Before we keep on talking..um..I didnt get your name yet.
"Ahahah really? I'm ____"
"Thats a nice name to have."
"You think so or are you just saying that?"
"Well you tell me does this face lie? =).
"Ahahaha no I dont think so but thanks for telling me that.
"So your Steevey and im ____.
"Yup."
"So...do you mind my shoes on you?
"No,no its ok. Keep them there. If your boots being there makes you feel better then leave them there. At least I get to look at your nice pink boots."
"Aww, I realize that you have alot of sweet things to say. Can you always talk sweet?" "Well...yeah most of the time I can talk sweet. I'll tell you now..Im a bit shy so..I never really used my sweetness with other girls. In fact your probably like the first girl that I ever really had a long conversation with.
"Omg really? I feel so special now. So im the first girl to hear Steevey's sweetness!"
"You could say that. So...you live in Worcester?"
"No I live in that other little town near Worcester."
" Oooo you mean Strawberry." "Yup,strawberry. How bout you? "
"Im a woostarian born and raised."
"Awesome, I know Worcester like the back of my hand. Where do you live around ?
"Do you know Main South? I live around there."
"OOoo the not so good area. So what are you doing on a train going all the way from Boston?"
"I go to school in Boston. The school system in Worcester sucks.
"Hmm..well I go to Strawberry and it not that bad. The school is kind of gay but ehh..its ok."
"Thats cool I guess."
"So...what have you been going to Boston this week for? "
"This week is lke the worse week to be in school for me right now so I've been skipping.
"Skippping school?You actually skip school? That doesnt really help you out much at the end does it?"
"Are you a nerd?"
"What, you think im a nerd? What happened to sweet,funny,brave Steevey?"
"Ahahaha well...you were sticking up for school. If you went to Strawberry high then you woudldnt be talking like that."
"Maybe thats true,but still you get one day to hang around but is it really worth it? A day is 24 hours but if you fail in life thats about 50 years ahead of you in failure. "
"50 years of failure? I dont think I;ll be missing out on much if I skip a week.
"Yeah but one week leads up to two weeks and then two weeks leads up to three weeks and then"
"Steevey I get it! Ok!You say I shouldnt skip school.
"Welcome to the 4:58 Worcester Express. This is the 4:58 Wooorcester Express. This train will be making stops too Backbay,West Natick,Framingham,Ashland,Southborough,W... Wooooooorcester. We hope you enjoy your trip today with the MBTA. The train will move in just a few moments so..please take your seats"
"So..____ how old are you?"
"Im 16 right now." "How about you?"
"Im 16 too,yay we're 16 woohoo!"
An old man sitting in the seat in front of us turned in his chair to look at me and ___.
"Hey,kid can you quiet down?!"
"Kid? Im a kid. Old man would you please stay in your business and Ill stay in my business?" I told the guy. ____ was turning a light shade of pink on her cheeks and I was wondering if she knew even her body turned pink at times.
"Dont try to act like a smartass all right kid? Ive had a bad day and I dont need to hear kids yelling behind me. I hear enough noise from my wife."
"Your wife is noisy? Well maybe she should be! Im a woman and I think that your wife made a mistake choosing you for a husband. "Hmpphhh,just keep quiet ok?"
"We;ll try sir. If you could please turn around then we shall try our most bestest to be quiet ok mr adult? =) I told the guy with a big smile.
"Smartas..." The man turned back to his seat.
"I guess we're good at dissing people too"
"Yeah,these people are so annoying. I hate people like that. Why cant they just mind their own business?"
"I dont know ___, sometimes people have their problems and they dont know where to put their feelings. I dont want to receive that guys feelings though. I have my own problems."
"Yeah,this year has been hell for me. I have to work right after I get off this train. Thats like till 9 and then I have like load of h.w and I'm too lazy to do it now.
"I usually do the h.w now or sleep." I told ____.
"Sleeping sounds good. I'm so tired. Howd you know that I would like get tired and do this whole stretch myself out?"
"I kind of had a feeling thats all. It's like a sixth sense for me. I see something or an event and in my mind I just plan something out like what can follow next. I saw you and you just looked tired too me so..Im thinking we're going on a train and theres these big chairs,maybe she'll want to lay down."
"Maybe that guy was right,maybe you are a smartass!"
"Hey ___,I'm so not. I'm just smart but that doesnt mean I'm not funny."
The train suddenly makes a bulge and _____ is pushed almost out of her seat. I quickly lean myself forward and catch her around the waist. "Hahahah,I wasnt expecting that! Thanks for that too,nice reflexes."
"I couldnt just let you fall on the floor with me sittting above you. I would feel feel bad that I didnt do anything. And its a dirty floor and you dont need to get yourself dirty."
"Dirty? I;m a dirty girl little boy."
"Your dirty? Ohh so if you hold on, let me get a tissue and wipe you off."
"No,you loser I'm dirty,get it? Ok so your getting boring."
"Yeah,I think I;m just tired myself,alot has happened for me for one day. Your alot of work to take care of.
"I think your doing a good job at it but its ok I can handle things,it's no problem."
"Yeah I know,its just my personality I guess,I just dont want a pretty girl to hurt herself,by the way this is so random but you say like alot."
"Yeah no kidding. I can like say like a 100 times in a conversation. Like how was the weather today,wasnt it like great,like I wore my boots for nothing because like I thought it was going to snow in Boston today. Ahaha thats how I usually say like."
"I say like but I say you know alot when I'm nervous."
"I didnt hear you say you know yet so you must not be nervous yet?"
"I'm a chilled out guy __ nothing gets me nervous"
"You know what Steevey your right! I love you too much and for that I want to give you a kiss."
"A KISS?! Um...why would you want to do that now? I mean,you know we just met,you know. "
"Steeevey its ok I;m going to kiss you right now!
"No...you know its ok,I just think you know...nows that the, you know, time to start kissing here on, a you know train!
"I got you! I cant believe it. Me giving you a kiss is what would make you nervous?"
"Um...I never kissed anyone before."
"That sucks for you Steevey. Dont worry I;m not going to kiss you,I think you need some chapstick anyway."
"What? My lips arent that bad!" I touch my lips and feel that their kind of rough.
"Ok,so..maybe they need some chapstick but you dont think I have good lips?
"Their not pink lips like mine!"
"I see like actually a mix of pink and red."
"No,theres only pink. You must be color blind because there is only pink."
"Oooooo,yeah pink. Wait when I turn my head this way,then,yeah, you do have pink lips!"
"I told you I have pink lips silly Steevey."
"Now arriving at BackBay. Baackbayy."
It is 5:10 p.m March 31st 1999.
"So... I'm tellin this kid to chill out,then he takes a punch at me right at my face but he gets me in the chin!"So,I punched him in the face back...but just like a side punch but then he called me some low name like fag or something then....."
"Then what,come on tell me more!" "So,I lost it. I just started chasing him down the parking lot and hes screaming like a baby. I'm all get over here boy! Get over here! Then I tackled him down but the teachers saw me so I got suspended,we both got it too. Then when we were having our suspension he was telling me... "Hey,Steve man,why did you punch me for?"
"What a loser. He actually asked you that?
"Well,I think there was a swear somewhere in that question but I cant remember in what context did he swear."
"AHAHAHAH"
"FINAL STOP WORCESTER! FINAL STOP WORCESTER!"
It is 6:38 P.m,March 31st 1999 .
"Well,it looks like we're here."
"Yup,so if you let my boots go Steevey."
"What? Oh,yeah! Sorry." What was I doing? I realized that I had been rubbing _____'s leg,or what it looked like when I realized it massaging. I quickly took my hand away and let her feet fall to the floor by accident.
"You could'nt have done that a bit easier?"
"Sorry,I just realized that I was massaging your leg kind of.
"You didnt know you were doing that?"
"No,was I doing that the whole time?"
"Yeah,that felt good though."
"I'm glad it did but I didnt even know I was doing it." "Who cares? We have to get off the train." "Yeah,lets go." I stood up from the chair and walked down the car with ____ behind me. I coudlnt believe it. I had such a great time speaking with her. We talked about everything and I'm sure we probably got alot of attention with us laughing. I cant believe that I spoke with her and I was even massaging her without realizing it? Whats going on with me?
It doesnt matter. I wont see her if she goes to school. She met me because she's skipping! Crap! I should get her cell or something then to speak with her. Thats better than nothing I guess.
That was great to speak with Steevey. I didnt think that he would be that fun speaking with. He's just different from other guys. He's weird but in a nice way. I cant explain it. Aghh,I'm so tired. Well,he's from here so maybe we can hang out sometime. Imagine that,we could have a friggin great time. Laughing at the people we see. I wish he was at my school. We would be getting everyone. Everyone would envy us. Hmm...so...he is right about school though. My friends are great to hang with in Boston but will they be around me 50 years from now? Maybe not. 50 years from now..phewww thats a long time from now. What if I grew up to have no friends? How would I get threw life? I wouldnt be skipping anything if I didnt have any friends.
Wait! I met Steevey because I'm skipping. How will I see him again if I'm not skipping? ****! I should get his cell or something then to speak to him. Thats better then nothing I guess.
"Steevey,whats you cell phone number?"
"____ whats your cell phone number?"
"JINX!"
"JINX!"
"DOUBLE JINX!,got you Steevey!"
"No I got you first ____ but Ill let it go"
"Let it go? I think your dreaming!"
"Whatever! I just want to know can I get your number?"
"Yeah of course! Do you got a number?"
"Yup. I dont got a cell on me now but I got one."
"Ok so Steevey want to get a paper? "
"Yeah let me get it out of my backpack."
I drop my backback in front of her feet and bend down to look inside my backpack. While I'm looking I take a look at ____ and look at her shoes and move my sight up from her boots to her legs,from her legs to her chest,from her chest to her lips,from her lips to her eyes. From her eyes.....
"Steevey,I dont have any paper! So why are you looking at me?"
"I thought I saw something in your eye thats all."
"What was it?" "I dont know"
"Real nice Steevey,you see something and you dont know what it is."
"Ok I got the paper and a pen. So..._____ your number puh lease?"
"Ok so its 457-846-8610. Yours is?"
"Got your handy dandy cell phone ready ___?"
"Yeah yeah,just hurry up ,its friggin cold!"
"Ok,ok its 457-145-9076. "
"Ok,and thats the number for Steevey. Ok all done your in my contacts. Now let me get to my damn car. Want to walk me to my car? "
"You got a car?"
"Yeah Steevey,im 16. Dont you have a car?"
"Actually no. I get picked up by my mom. Shes parked probably at the front of the station.
"Well...my cars in the back of the station which is where we are so... do you just want to go to your mom?
"No,its ok. I always take a few minutes to get to her anyway when I come here since I usually buy a snack from the station. "
"Ok Steevey."
"You have a beemer."
"Yeah do you like it?"
"It's ok."
"Its ok? Thats it?
"Well I always wanted a Honda Accord. Those are the best."
"Steevey,are you crazy? Get your head inside my car noww!"
"What?" Before I know it she takes me by the collar of my shirt and leads me into the car. She opens the passenger side door and shoves me inside.
"What the fu...........................O my God!"
"What was that Steevey?" "...................................,Whe... have you been all my life baby?"
"Steevey are you talking to me? Hey stop kissing my dashboard!"
"I cant help it ___. This car is just amazing. These pink seats,the pink mats. This car smells like pie and chocolate too! What kind of spray did you use?"
"Welll......" She opens the glove copartment and chcolate wrappers and some candy bars fall out. She turns my head so that I;m facing the passenger seats. There is a half finished pie wrapped in a pink wrap sitting on the seat.
"Mmmmm that looks tasty ___. What kind of pie is it?"
"It's pumpkin pie. Its one of my most like favoritest pies in the whole world. "
"Hmm..well I think I have some time to spare with my mom but,um..I know you have to go to work but instead of kissing your saver of the day, you can share with me some of your delicious pie or how about we eat it together?
"Um...dont you have a mom to go too?"
"Okay so your trying to push me away now? Your so mean.
"Iam not!"
"Yes you are. You dont want to share. Your kindegarden teacher so failed in teaching you sharing.
"Shut up Steevey and open the other door for me. Lets eat some damn pie."
"Phew...that tasted goooood ______"
"Yeah I know right? Its so friggin good. No one can resist the power of the pumpkin pie."
"No kidding,so where did you get it from?"
"I got it from BJ's in Masalborough,the one near the highway."
"Wow,they make awesome pies,I'm not much of a pie lover. In fact I like havent eaten a pie since like the 5th grade maybe."
"What? How can you say you havent eaten pie in like a million years? Are you craazy?"
"I must be because I'm loving pie now."
"Yeah no kidding Steevey."
"So,I think I made you late for work by like 5 minutes. Sowwy ____"
"No,its all right Steevey. I probably wouldnt have eaten that until after work. But I feel so much better with pie in me to do anything,even work!"
"Whoa calm down ____. There wasnt anything like illegal in this pie right?"
"Shut up Steevey. Oh would you look at that. You have something on your chin.
"What? I dont feel anything on my chin. Let me check your mirror. Yeah theres definitely not anything there.
"O I think I see something there Steevey." I'm going for it. I just want to do it to see what he'll do. This is so stupid but I'm going for it for fun. Just for fun to see how he'll react. I just hope he doesnt go all Bruce Lee on me with his reflexes and like karate chop me.
What is she talking about? There is nothing there. I dont see nothing on my chin. Maybe she can get it for me,whatever it is,Ill show her my face to better get whatever is there on my chin. "See _____, theres nothing here check yoursel! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what the mhmmmmmm.
I cant believe I'm actually kissing him right now. Why am I even doing this? I moved in for the kiss. I'm not a crazy girl going after the guys but Steevey,he just attracts in me some weird way that no other guy has. Okay why am I thinking like this? Why am I thinking about mushy mushy romantic stuff? This is weird. I feel so different. Whats up with this Steevey? Mmmmm forget thinking for now. For now let me just kiss this guy here. Mmm..his lips taste like pumpkin pie. My favorite!
It is 6:45 P.M, March 31st 1999
"Phewww...that tasted good."
"Ahahaha your not a bad kisser Steevey for a first time kisser."
"I guess I didnt need chapstick after all."
"Thats because my pumpkin pie made your lips fresh and sweet."
"Good job ____,now your learning the ways of talking sweet."
"Whatever you say."
"Why did you do that for?"
"I dont know,just something to do for fun. I just randomly thought "kiss the Steevey" and I did."
"So,was there anything on my chin after all?"
"Well,wheres a goatie? I think you would look good with a goatee around there.
"I dont think my beard is ready to go all goateeish. For you though ____,I'll make a goatee come out for you."
"I think I've had enough sweetness for one night Steevey. I cant believe after all this I still have to go to work. Too bad we couldnt hang out tonight but...a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
"Ok _____,that was corny."
"I know but it sounded like great to say for the moment. "
"Whatever you say. So...thanks for the kiss. Ok that sounds weird saying thanks for but it was a good experience. Um...so I guess I'll call you later?"
"Yeah I guess you will. Now hurry on back to your mama."
"Hey dont worry about me and my mama. Pretty soon I'll be the one driving the nice Beemer just like you."
"Good luck with that Steevey. Just make sure you dont get it jacked down at Main South." "Hey,my Beemer will be pink. Who would want to be seen jacking a pink Beemer. Anyone seeing them with that would be laughing at them.
"You never know Steevey,I think there are some jackers who have the hots for pink. Maybe I'll even be the one jacking your ride."
"I'd like to see you try baaby."
"Ahahaha ok so I definitely gotta run or else my boss will fire me and my parents will have a fit so okay Steevey,get out of my car now.
"Okay ____, Ill talk to you later." "You too Steevey."
It is 6:48 P.M,March 31st 1999.
"What took you so long?Did the train come late?"
"Uhh..no mom. Just the train met something new in the railroad tracks today. I guess the train cant work without this new thing in the tracks because once the train left that something in the railroad,the train felt like it was missing one of its pieces to keep on moving down the railroad tracks."
"Steve,what are you talking about? Did someone offer you drugs in the train today?You better have said NO!"
"No,mom no. No drugs. Just never mind. I had a test today so maybe I'm just tired. "
"You better at least receive a 80 in that test. You studied all night on that Algebra test."
"Yeah,no kidding. I dont know. I hope I do good on that. I didnt like the look the teacher gave me when I gave in the test. She looked at my test like it was a piece of crap. "
"Steve,watch your mouth!"
"Mom,crap isnt a swear!"
"In my book it is,and that means that crap is a swear."
"So,mom in your book is stupid a book? Stupid as in the book you made is stupid?"
"Steve,dont argue with me. Dont make me take away your computer."
"Aghhh,mom I'm just tired. I dont need a threat of losing my stuff.
"Why dont you sleep then Steve while I drive home?"
Sounds good mom. Sounds good.
"What took you so long girl?! Did you even think about coming on time tonight? Or did you think that your services werent needed here tonight? "
"Ricky,I know I'm late by like 5 minutes. I'm sure no customers came in 5 minutes."
"How would you know,you werent at your register 5 minutes ago."
Okay,why is Ricky acting like something is up his pants? He really needs to see some help. It's only 7:07,work started at like seven so I dont see why he's acting like I showed up an hour late. After I said bye to Steevey,I had some chocolate and then I decided to take I-290 to get to work faster. If I even tried using Strawberry St.,I would have been caught in so much traffic and then RT. 9,aghhh I would have came at like 8. Rick should shut his mouth since I'm here 7 minutes late instead of an hour.
Ricky is my lame manager's assistant. He's the guy that watches the employees when the manager is'nt around or when the manager is at the Customer Service desk,which is like everyday. So,I have never even seen the manager. For Ricky though,I see alot of this kid. Hes like probably only 17 and he thinks that he can boss me around. These kind of people really need to get their butt kicked like that Johnny kid. I would so do it now but I better have another job lined up for myself if I do that.
"Ricky,I think your exagerating. I think I do know if someone was coming to my register 5 minutes ago."
"O really Miss ___,how would you know that?"
"Hey Zeyno! Yeah did you see anyone come up my register in the past 5 minutes?"
"Nah girl,nah. Theres not even anyone here. No ones been coming up to my register for I say 10-15 minutes at least."
"Thanks Zeyno"
"Hey Ricardo!"
"HEYY ____! What you be needing from the Ricardo baby?"
"Ricardo,you see anyone come up my register in 5 minutes?"
"Nah,no one. Only register to get anyone has been Catalina down on register 2. We just be all waiting here for people."
"Thanks Ricardo"
Ricky was looking at the clock above him which was on the stores wall near the exit. His back was turned to me and I tapped him on the shoulder. I wish I didnt though,when I took my finger back, it was all wet. Ewww,was that like gel or sweat? I didnt want to know.
"Excuse me, Ricky did you listen to my fellow employees?"
"_____, I dont have time to listen to what you or your fellow employees have to say. Just please get to your register while I settle matters that have suddenly come up to my attention in a department."
"Ok Ricky,you have fun with those matters in the womans department."
"Excuse me ___ did you say something?"
"Yeah,Ricky I said I wish I could do what you do,the way you make sure everything is organized in the store. "
"Why thank you ____. With that kind of attitude,you could get somewhere one day."
He walked off to the mens clothing but everyone knew that he walked threw the mens clothing to get to womans clothing and did whatever he did in that department.
"Yo ____ you got Ricky gooood. We were all crackin up!"
"Yeah ____,you always can make someone look a fool cant you?"
"Yeah guys,it's a gift."
"Excuse me girl over there! Are you open?!"
"Yes maam,number 7 is open. By the way my name is _____ not girl.
"_____ what a nice name. Would you be so nice as to ring me up with these items here in my cart?" "Certainly maam."
It is 10:07 A.M, March 31st 2009.
"I remember Rick being an idiot that day. I dont know why I remember so well him being like that. He was like that every day but on that day I can remember everything so clearly."
"Same here ____. Why didnt we ever speak about March 31st before? We've known each other for 10 years and been married for 6 years! We never even brought it up on the anniversary of the day we met all those years before. It would be me with something special for you and you something for me. Then,we'd just go on with our lives."
"Steevey,this is like what I learned in some psychology I wanted to take a few years back,about the human mind,um...what was it,hmm?"
"It's ok ____ if you cant remember,I cant remember half of what I learned in---"
"Hold it! Now I remember. Our minds are so use to things that we have that when it is taken away from us,the mind must cope and adapt to the new changes that has occured. To lose something precious and dear can make the brain go threw stress and threw that stress,the brain has to fix its self consciousness and change the habits that we learn to do with that something or someone. To actually get back what we lost,then the brain must rearrange it's self again and put back the old habits,all that stuff that it tried to erase it must put back. As human nature,we then take care and love more that something or someone. Steevey,I think that we almost lost each other today. We were never in this kind of predicament before although I have a feeling like I've gone threw this before."
"Gone threw before? What do you mean? I dont remember having any fatal accident. Your right though,when I was driving to work this morning I saw some commuters and I thought back to my travelling days. I just remember thinking too myself that it was great travelling because I met you at the end and then I had a feeling like something else happened on a train before. It's weird.
"That is weird Steevey,how can we just forget something if it is important? I can remember almost everything we did with each other since 10 years back. Its not like trying to remember your 1st grade science project."
"My project was too put plant seeds in a sponge and see if it would grow."
" Okay....well let me fix my point. Its not like trying to remember your first baby steps. Beat that!"
"Um....well I remember.....yeah."
"I thought so hmphhh."
"Anyway _____, that was a good day speaking to you on the train. Did we speak to each other that night? "
"Um...I dont think I can remember."
"Why?"
"I dont know. I havent thought back that long for awhile. I mean yeah I always remembered how you saved me from the two guys,I can even still remember their names. Johnny and Jack,so I also remember some of our conversation in the train. That night I was tired. I dont think thats important Steevey. I think whats important to remember is what happened to us those years back. I'm sure we were still young when whatever happened.
"Right ____,but I dont think whatever happened on the day we met."
"Probably not. But whatever happened it happened to both of us together because how can we both know there was something bad that happened.
"Wait,why do you think something bad happened ____?"
"Well come on Steevey,if something good had happened,dont you think we would remember it? Mostly I'll admit now,its just been you celebrating our first day we met. I celebrate every day I'm with you. The point is Steevey,if something bad had happened that day to both of us,I'm sure you would remember. Any other day...well I dont think you would remember because its JUST another day knowing me,not for the first time. You understand what I'm trying to get at Steevey?"
"___,just wow. My head must be just too slow to catch up with yours. That means your smarter than me today! I love you when you talk smart just like you did when you told me about children's eye colors."
"Steevey,this is serious here. It's great that we're taking a trip down memory lane together but like remember that you were in an accident! I was stalked by some weirdo in the parking lot! You told me you saw someone in the truck you thought you saw before! Steevey,something is like going down big here with us and I'm scared! You cant get us out of this because you have to be stuck here in this bed! What am I suppose to do when visiting hours are over?! I'm too scared to go home! Like what the hell? Something is going on with us Steevey! Sweet talk is over! I know we have a strong love but our love wont stop whoever or whatever's going on out there to get us! I just cant take it Steevey! I wish you could just be with me when I have to go home tonight! I'm sorry that like I'm raising my voice too! Like I need to get this all off my chest Steevey! Listen to me here! Dont tell me the drugs put you to sleep!"
"ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"
"Steevey,I know your awake. I know you can hear just like you heard me talk about that purse at the table. "
"Okay,fine so I'm up. ___ I cant believe your acting like this. First of all,it's not like you. Thats how I'am suppose to talk. Okay...but you want serious Steevey. Well...here he is ___. I say that we have nothing to fear in the present. It's just in our past something happened,it didnt affect our relationship or else we wouldnt be married but something happened and I think we're just being very paranoid. There shouldnt be anyone trying to get us, I didnt pick any fight with some guy at work. I think theres nothing we can do right now. Just because we want to remember something,doesnt mean it will just come like that! I know that we've someone or something but it could just be our minds playing tricks with us! We have to calm down! What the hell happened to us in less than an hour? Why are we talking like this?
"Steevey,I dont know. I feel so scared like I'm not in control of myself right now.
"____,thats impossible. Nothing has happened to us in the past hour. All we did is hug and then.... I guess I slept with you."
"What?! How'd we do that in here? You must be going crazy Steevey or maybe thats your something talking!"
"Hey,stay with me here ___. You know I meant like I slept on your shoulder. I think we fell asleep in each other's arms right?
"Yeah,I felt so comfortable with you and then I just had a dream of you saving me from those guys and what I was thinking when I met you and then I remembered everything we did,even that kiss.
"What? You had the same dream I did! I felt like I was reliving every moment of it. My heart beating fast and me thinking my head should I stay with her or not. You felt that way too?
"Yeah! Like exactly the same."
"Okay,thats weird ___"
"No,its not. You said so yourself that you wanted to make me feel better. Right before I fell asleep,I remember you said that you were going to take everything away and make me feel better like you did at the station."
"I said that and I meant that. Okay but _____,I just want to know why are we acting like this? Why are we sounding like theres a killer outside our door? Why arent we talking mushy mushy like everything is right in the world? When I woke up after the accident you were here happy to see me alive. Now...I'm alive and well but your freaked out and somehow Iam too! What's going on?
"Okay Steevey. We're not going anywhere with this thing about what happened to who and who did what? Why dont we take a deep breath. (Sigh)
(Sigh)
"Feel better Steevey?"
"Yeah.I feel a bit better. Everyone always said taking deep breaths helps out alot in difficult situations."
"Well,I guess everyone was right,werent they?"
"Mhmm,I guess so."
"Steevey,this may sound weird but...it's still so early in the morning only 10:17. We have till 9 p.m till visiting hours are over. I want to do whatever I have to do with you before the day is over. I feel like if we dont do whatever has to be done then when the clock strikes 12,something even worse will happen to us."
"____,nothing bad has happened to you. It's only me that has been in an accident and I thank God that I came out of it alive with just a deep scratch."
"Steevey,this calls for a time of psychology. I know I'm like studying Science right now but I think my 1st years of college will help us out here because thats when I took psychology."
"So,____ what do you expect us to do sitting in this hospital room?"
"I expect us too get things straightened out. I want us to remember everything thats happenned to us. Not everything but everything when we were 16. Our first year knowing each other. I just feel that there wasnt anything to happen to us after that. Dont ask me why Steevey,I just dont know why,just trust me on this."
"I was just going to say the same thing ____. Your right though. Whatever it is,maybe nothing at all even,we should try to remember. Even like I said if it is nothing,whats so bad about remembering our past right?"
"Steevey,your absolutely right."
" Okay ___,so what did you do after that Rick thing,anything important?"
"No,well it was a slow night so I spoke with my friends at the counter and thats about it,how about you?"
"Got home and I think I just spoke to some friends on the phone and iming too."
"Yeah! Iming,...wow I havent done that for agess! Like wow I'm surprised we still even remember that stuff!"
"Yeah no kidding,once we got to college we just stuck with the e-mails."
"Ok,Steevey so stick to the subject here before I slap your head."
"Ok ok ok! So...what did you do that night at your job?"
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Wow,why does time have to move so slow? Why is it that whenever I'm enjoying myself,thats when time moves its ***? Why is it whenever I'm doing the most boring crap,thats when time decides to slow itself down? Ughh. Ive only been at my register for like 45 minutes but it feels like 3 hours already. No one has approached my register with their useless shopping since that old lady came up. I cant believe she called me girl. Like hello? I wear a name tag that says in bright blue:
"Hello Customer! My name is ________! How can I assist you today?" with a bright yellow smiley face on the side of the tag. You like cant miss my name in blue dark letters. That lady just had to call me girl. What the hell was her problem? Shes lazy to not look at my tag? I was standing like 2 ft away from her. Okay,calm down. Your so bored that your complaining in your head about some lame lady. I got to find something to do with everyone. Oh hey,theres Zeyno. She's coming over to my register. Well...if she comes over to speak to me,well then everyone will just leave their reigsters and just come hang with me at mine.
"Hey ___,dont you wish we could just bust out of here and go see a movie right now?"
"Yeah,Zeyno. And after that we could go eat out!"
"Yeah Im pretty hungry. Where would you want to go?"
"Probably Uno's or something. I dont know. As long as whereever we go has some desert with some nice pie or something sweet...then I'm so there."
"You and your desert. Dont you think you should chill with the pie and stuff? Even when your hungry you say pie. Like right now I'm hungry and I could go for some chicken!"
"Yeah chiickaaan! I want to get my hands on some of that KFC ****." Thats Ricardo.
"KFC? Ricardo thats like the place everyone says has rats! I would never eat there. Imagine if I found like a rats *** in my chicken! Like ewwwwwwwww!"
"AHAHAHAHAHAH! Rats ***? Okay ___ I was so not expecting to hear that."
"Ahahahaha, ____ you know what ___? I still go for chickaan rats *** and all. Chicken is chicken to me. No rat is gonna change that."
"Okay but your going to KFC by yourself later. I'm so not going to a place with rats."
"I'm right with you ___. Sigh. We still have another 2 hours of this."
"Yeah no kidding Zeyno. I'm like so tired. I still have h.w to do after work and like I dont even think I could hang with you guys after work. I'd get home to late."
"Ahhh,so ____ its a good thing you didnt come too late tonight. Rick would have tried to fire your *** if you should up at the 7:30 time.
"Yeah Ricardo! I had to like almost speed down 290! I was like busting my beemers butt off. I was like in such a rush I almost even missed my exit! I thought I passed it and I was like ****! I was gonna go into a fit then I saw a sign that said my exit was for another mile so I was like phewww.
"Your Beemers one fast car ____. That thing kicks ***."
"Thanks Ricardo"
"So..___ you had to speed down 290 and all because the train came late?"
"Howd you know I was taking a train today?"
"Drrr?You like was tellin us all you were gonna skip today and take the train to Boston in the morning."
"OOOO,yeah I did. I've had a weird day for sure. My friends were kind of assholes in Boston. They like made me pay for everything. The subway,the food,the movie,everything was just kind of bad today for me.
"What makes it weird though?"
"Welllll.....I met a guy."
"You met a guy? Again?"
"___,yo girl how many guys you going to meet?
"Guys shut up! It wasnt like that! This guy was...different."
"Dont tell me you found a he/she."
"Aahahahahah!"
"Ahahahaha! Shut up Ricardo! This guy was definitely a guy. I friggin even kissed this guy."
"You what?! Yo this girl must be going locko on us Zeyno."
"Ill say. How can you kiss a guy in like less than a day?"
"Actually less than 2 hours."
"Were you high when this was all goin on?"
"Hey,this guy is different ok? He wasnt after a piece of me." He was like .................
It is 7:38 P.m, March 31st 1999
393kts(7:40:25):hey whats up?
jengaboy347(7:40:29):yo,I;m doing good Steve,how bout u?
393kts(7:40:35):tired,same as usual I guess.
jengaboy347:dude,your always tired. You always same the same thin everytime I say how about u?
393kts:because dude,it's true. I'm always tired. I friggin take a train and travel like 70 miles every day.
jengaboy347:I still think your wack to be doing that but hey thats your problemo,not mine. So,yo I got my coach yelling at me today.
393kts:for what? did you kick some guys *** again?
jengaboy347:nah. I wasnt too good quarterback at practice today. My arm just felt like crap.
393kts:dude,you throw too hard I'm sure. I suck at football but I know I was always throwing the ball wrong because with one throw my arm felt like I dislocated it or something.
jengaboy347:yeah...so..wanna invite Kiana?
393kts: Why not? This im needs some fun in it I guess dont it?
jengaboy347:no **** man. I think shes idle or away. But she prob wont accept the invite from me. Maybe from you.
393kts:why not you? why is it always me inviting her?
jengaboy347:dude, I dont know! maybe she likes you or somethin. she never accepts my invites. she just always does for you.
393kts:dude thts bc your always randomly dissin her.
jengaboy347:yo,she just has a big mouth. I have to speak my opinion dont i?
393kts:theres a saying that goes if you dont have nothing nice to say dont say it at all.
jengaboy347:whats that from? Confuscius?
393kts:I dont know ...jsut a saying. i prob would be sayin yes though if you were Chinese.
jengaboy347:i guess im not though. just ur american soulja boy.
393kts:ok so ill be invinting kiana. what was her sn again? its not on my list.
jengaboy347:Ilubyoudoo567
393kts:okay I'll invite her.
It is 7:40 P.m,March 31st 1999
Ilubyoudoo347:hey steve and whats your name again jenga?
jengaboy347:up yours.
Ilubyoudoo347:thats not very nice now is it Billy?
393kts: okay guys,quit it. just lets say hi and moooove on.
Ilubyoudoo347:ok so whats new steve?
393kts:um....nothing much. well...I met a girl today.
Ilubyoudoo347:lmao! omg! lmao! lmfao!
jengaboy347:ok dude thats just tooo funny.
393kts:OKAY why do u guys have to lol and stuff at me?
Ilubyoudoo347:bc thats like the funniest thing ive heard all day. you meet a girl? actually talk and get into a relationship?! lmao!
393kts:wait hold on! who said relationship? i just said one thing.
Ilubyoudoo347:steve,if it wasnt serious you wouldnt have brought it up and obviously you want to have a relatinship because your acting all defensive.
jengaboy347:im glad that Kiana came here because u always open ur mouth for the ladies dont u man?
393kts:i was getting to it with u man.
jengaboy347:i wasnt born yesterday man.
Ilubyoudoo347:so how is she? Is she a wild sexy girl?
393kts: ok ! that was so messed up especially hearing that from u kiana. maybe from bill its ok but u?
Ilubyoudoo347:what can i say?i jsut think like a guy sometimes. i guess im a tom boy.
393kts:ahaha well just calm down about it.
jengaboy347:ok dude so how was she?
393kts:well..we kissed.
jengaboy347:...............................
Ilubyoudoo347:no way! noooooooooooo way would u ever kiss a girl! omg! u kissing a girl and in one day?!
393kts:actually in like 2 hours.
393kts:ok hold on guys. im gonna have to call u up. um...my dad needs to use the internet.
Ilubyoydoo347:ok well you better not be running away from us. we know ur number.
jengaboy347:and where you live.
393kts:hey if i said im calling you guys then iam with the power of three way calling.
jengaboy347:wohoo
Ilubyoudoo347:okie then
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Okay I cant believe I just told Kiana and Bill that. Even they cant believe it! Well I want to tell someone about her. ____,shes so beautiful and the loveliest girl I know. To kiss her....thats the greatest feeling. To have someone elses lips on yours...someone's lips on yours that you actually care for,its the greatest feeeling in the world.
Hi this is me the author.and id like to say this story isnt finished yet. I started this story 2 months ago and got busy with school to never finish. i have time now..and before I write on more..i wanted to see what was the general feel people had when they read this. like boring? romantic? awwww material? =)
please give your views. constructive criticism and idea very much welcomed. Thanks for your time.
A Good story ?
Writer to writer, don't ever show the unfinished to the people, because people like different things, have different ideas, and different tastes. If you listen to people as you progress the novel or story while getting opinions from people, you'll end up changing your story so much that you end up with a collage of crap just impressed people. I understand you want opinions but write what you want - you'll always have an audience. Don't doubt yourself because, for me, the best thing about writing is the work - not the aftermath.
Reply:I just took like an hour and a half to read this and didnt want to stop!!! it was really good....you should finish it!!! you should write a book or something!! its really annoying not to read the ending!! FINISH PLEASE!!! Report It
Reply:i'll be honest and say that I didn't finish reading the whole thing. You writing style takes too many rabbit trails for the reader to be able to focus on the story. Keep a direct train of thought in your descriptions.
One good example is a sentence towards the beginning:
"I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower."
It just doesnt flow very well. You might take out the "thats one good bed..." insert and use it as a seperate sentence somwhere else. Your punctuation also needs to give your words definintion. The reader needs to be interested, and not skipping over every other sentence because it is irrelevant. Don't just talk, SAY something. Keep my attention.
The story plot itself isn't too bad at all. I just need to hear your personality in the story. Less rambling and better sentence structure.
Reply:Your story bores me to sleep.
Please keep what you want to say or question short and brief, so that everybody can follow without waste of time, otherwise publish your short story into a booklet.
This is suppose to be a question and answer session, not writing a short story.
Sorry, no offence meant.
CAT
My name is Steve Weattie. Alot of people call me Steve Wheaties, my wife calls me Steevey Weevey. I live in the busy city of Boston. I have a job as a manager of internfal affairs at the Boston Public Library. It may sound a bit espionage saying that I handle internal afairs but I'm the head boss for all that goes on at the library. I'm the man that handles security. Someone steals a book in front of our cameras Im the man that security tells first,I'm the man that handles books coming in to this library and out and know what books should be banned from this library.I wasnt all that good in math as a kid but I deal with library funds at times. Im not the head man to handle that but I work with everyone.
It's alot to handle for one man. It may seem a bit unrealistic. How can one man be handling all these things for a library? Sounds like something out of a story. I would have thought so too,but its all true. Im a busy man but I worked hard in my life to get this far to the top. As a kid I always wanted to be a librarian,I did too when I was a teenager,I just became something more at the end. It's alot of responsibilty but I'm an organized man. I have enough time to be here at this library everyday except for Sundays and be home by 6 or 7 to spend the night with my wife.
Today is March 31st,2009. It is 5:29 A.m. Im laying down next to my sweet wife _____. She's sleeping peacefully and I feel like everything is right in the world with me. She lays there so sweet. Her bosom rising and falling with every breath,her beautiful face in peace,every aspect of her is beautiful. With her next to me I feel like I can do anything. As usual she sleeps with her pink fluffy pillow,her pink fluffy blanket,in her pink pajamas. If I didnt know by now that her favorite color in the world is pink, I would have to be a very stupid person.It's funny to be sleeping with a pink blanket,a pink pillow underneath my head as well. At least I dont wear the pink pajamas. I have still some man dignity on me. For her though, I would walk down the street in pink. I would be laughed at but it would be worth it to make her happy. My colors for me have always been black and yellow. I cant seem to know why I like both. I cant just like black or just like yellow. I only like these colors in a combination. Their too distinct colors but I seem to enjoy both colors as well as pink which I began after I met ____.
It is 5:45 A.m now and that means I should take a shower now. I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower.It feels nice under my feet to walk on the pink mats in the bathroom. Sigh. Well... I do this everyday and I wouldnt change it for the world. I always feel content with my life. I mention pink so much and I tolerate my wifes adoreness with pink. Its a fine color just as red or blue would be ,but I dont consider myself to be less a man to like the color. Its funny that I always assure myself that everyday when I reach the bathroom. It's just a funny habit I have. I dont think its a bad habit at all. It keeps my life in balance doing almost the same thing everyday. I say almost since I never know what me and my wife will do. Shes very engergetic and outgoing so one minute we could be eating and next me and her could be throwing water at each other for fun. I also never know what will ever happen at work. THeres always something that could happen at work...a book stolen, a disturbed patron making a scene in the library entrance, you just never know.
It is 6:03 A.m and I have finished taking a shower. Im dressed in one of my best suits since today I know I have a meeting with a few members of the Children Donation FUnd. I will be making sure that the libray has the theme of children and caring for needful children. Ill prob prospose the idea of putting childrens faces around the library and donation boxes near the childrens room,near entrances and such. It shouldnt be a bad day. Its Tuesday and Tuesdays are the days where usually activity and such is very slow. No problem for me though..if work is slow then at least Ill have my house to come home to with ____.
It is 6:25 A.m and Im eating breakfast at my polished table with pink flower designs. Im eating Cocoa Puffs from a pink bowl with a pink flower spoon. Im reading yesterdays Boston Globe since the newspaper doesnt come to our house till 7 o clock. I usually am behind the news by one day but thats ok for me since I read the news just to know current events or to bring up some such thing I read in the newspaper in a meeting like "Why are we all acting like the Dubois family that fought over their dog for ? Lets just be the state of Massachusetts and get rid of the Dubois family?"
It is 6:45 A.m. Ive cleaned my cereal bowl ,put away the cocoa puffs and am heading upstairs to kiss ____ goodbye. I would be a fool to try to wake her up since she never can wake up early. If I tried to wake her up with me in the morning she would be cranky the whole day. Well,she'll be waking up soon since she may want to go to the mall later. As she told me there will be a new purse out on sale today that will have a built in cell phone holder,a mini tv screen to watch the latest soap operas and it even has satellite so you can watch any nationality of soap operas wheter it be Japanese or Russian or even Arab. Hmm...I also think this new purse will be pink and have an automated cell phone operator meaning I think if you click some certain button the purse it can put your phone on to answer a call. Shes always saying how sometimes I call her and she can never pick up the phone because its in her purse and she has to try to find the phone in her purse and by that time she misses the call. So..maybe this will be a good purse for her.
"____ Im leaving for work ok? I left you some goodies on the kitchen table and a surprise in your make -up kit. ON the kitchen table I have for her a pumpkin pie for her that I bought last night . In the make -up kit ive left for her 200 $. Of course shes not a spend thrift we have to do some food shopping, so I dont expect her to use all that money for the purse. Well I hope so. "hhmmm..ok my steevey weevy Ill see you later then." I moved for the usual good morning kiss . I kissed her on her lips. Most of the time that would wake her up but today I could see she was a bit tired so I gave her a not too long kiss on the lips and one on her forehead and cheek. I Then I put my hand threw her hair and said Ill see you later _________" "Mhmm k Steevey I love you." I love you so much more _____ ,I told her.
It is 7:21 A.M. I kissed my wife goodbye earlier. I walked out of the house,into the garage, entered my black Beemer that was next to my wifes Beemer, a pink convertible. My beemer was the usual sedan. It had the usual leather seats,GPS system, pink dice in the mirror one pink one actually and the other one black,heating on the seats,and a kickin stereo system. Yeah kickin..well for listening to music it always makes me feel cool and young.
It is 7:27 A.M. and I m close to the library. Theres plenty of traffic at this time. I just have to drive down this street,pass Boston Common,take a right at Lowe's Theater and just head straight down and I'll be there. As of now Im close to nearing Lowe's Theater. Too many s toplights and people passing. So many commuters are clogging up this street. Every damn minute Im stopping for them! It's just annoying that they pop up every few feet when you gain a foot. I remember my days as a commuter so I cant get pissed at these people. I use to try to run past cars and people to reach the train station to catch my train. Hmm...my commuter days are one of my greatest years in my life as well. Its how I met ______ in fact. Hmm...something also happened on a train back then but I cant seem to remember.
It is 7:35 A.m and I am now at Lowe's Theater just have to turn right and Ill be on the street that leads to the library. Look both ways and hmm...wow look at that black dump truck there. Jet black with a shade of yellow on the side to spell some words. I cant read the words. Aha funny my favorite two colors on this weird dump truck black and yellow. So..anyway look left. To the left I have the dump truck here and to the right just that street and just looking for pedestrians.
It is 7:36 A.M and I flick the switch to turn my right signal on. Tick Tick Tick the green arrow ticks and tocks on my dashboard. I turn my wheel slowly to the right. I look fast again to my left while my Beemer is in motion. The black and yellow truck is coming up fast to me. My heart is getting faster. Maybe I should wait for this thing to pass. Im in the middle of the road though. I just cant stop. I keep on moving and hope that the driver will realize his mistake and stop. My car is still in a turn and suddenly the truck is somehow so close to me that I can see the driver inside. I cant believe my eyes. I thought I would never see HIM again. How is he here? All I know is that this thing I once knew but I dont have time to think. I have to get out of his way!. Before I have time to think of what Im going to do for a motion with my car the dump truck smashes hard into the driver side of my car. My side. I feel an intense pressure on my left like someone just took my whole side and squeezed it all together. My heart is being crushed by pounds of metal. I cant breathe. THe light of day is gone and I only see complete darkness. Im going to die. Why must I die? I dont want to leave _____. I love her too much. How could she handle it? I dont know how I can be thinking when I probably have serious injuries. I feel the pain so intense and yet I expected to lose consciousness. My sight is of blackness and I think maybe Ill be able to stay awake threw all this,maybe I will stay alive. As soon as I even begin to think this I feel like I'm rolling over and over and over and over. My head is crashing against the ceiling of the car I think. What the hell is goin on? I cant think anymore. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant breathe. I cant............................
"Goooood morning everyone. This is abc News in the Morning and I'm Patrick o DOnell "
"And im Sara Fontaine who will give you your traffic updates.
"Im Lindsey Hamilton who will be giving you your Boston weather for the day.
"Aaaand I;m Johnny Repp who wull be giving you your update on who married who,who broke up with who,and who wants to break up with who on your entertainment news.
THIS IS abc NEWS IN THE MORNING.
"Good Morning to our viwers. Today is Tuesday March 31st 2009. Its 7:59 on this windy day wouldnt you say Sara?
"Ill tell you it sure was Patrick. I almost was blown away today by the winds but thats for Lindsey to tell us right ?
"Of course of course"
"In this mornings news, two Turkish planes bombed Kurdistan today due to PKK militants killing 10 Turkish militants outside of a customs building in the Istanbul District.
"OOO doesnt sound good now does it Patrick?"
"Well...that may not sound good but today in Boston there will be the annual Children week.
"Oh yes I was looking forward to that."
"So for all those people that would like to chip in and help some children...the event will be held at the Boston South End pubic Library today at 3 p.m and should last till 7 p.m tonight and then of course same time tomorrow . There should be groups for children to play in and for adults,small workshops on how we can help our chidlren.
"O yes that does sound nice. For anyone thats trying to get anywhere near the Boston Library you wont have much luck.
" Why is that Sara who is with the traffic who should have said that she was the traffic woman.
"AHAHAH well Lindsey it's a bit shocking to find that there was an accident right across from the Boston Common nearly a half hour ago. " "Oh wow right in a public street too. "
"Yes so dont try going down Winter,Summer, or Franklin ST. Besides that there was one accident on Rt. 128, there is a bit of a bulge there but there shoud be an estiamted wait time in traffic of 5 -10 minutes. Besides that the roads are clean this morning.
"Yes thank you Sara. Back to the news, it seems that on the story of that accident that Sara told us there are 7 people injured,one man it is said to be believed dead and there is one person missing as well. It's a strange accident. Lets go with Rebecca Chong with more details who is live now at the scene".
"Yes Patrick. The scene here is devastating. It seems at 7:36 this morning a man who is yet to be identified at the moment was in a 2009 BMW 202 X when as he was taking a turn he was struck by an incoming dumpster truck stricking his drivers side. The bmw was smashed completely on the drivers side and if you look down the street here you can see that the dump truck was actually moving the bmw along the street. No drivers were hurt but the Bmw hit a curb and spun over injuring at least 7 pedestrians. From what we know,these injured people have not serious injuries. It seems to be that these people were harmed not by the car itself but by metal pieces of the car.
In fact we have here with us a man that saw the whole collision while sitting on a bench waiting for the 7:40 bus. Say your name sir." "Yeahh hi my names Bill Shawmut. I was sitting here on this bench and Im looking at this Bmw right? Im thinking to myself what would I do to get me one of those babies? One second im looking at this beaut and the next second Im seeing a huge dump truck like a big mother beep beep."
"Excuse me sir?"
"O yeah sorry about the swearing but this thing was pretty big. Like black and yellow I aint ever even seen a truck with yellow and black maybe white and yellow but not black. Anywayss this truck smashes into the driver side of the car right? and its still moving! This truck is still pushing this Bmw along the street! Im thinking what the hell aint the driver realized he just crashed into somethin? So this truck is just plowing this car down the street and Im standing up to see down the street now. Then the bmw kind of moved away from the truck and hit the sidewalk. All I know is then I be seeing this car flip over. Then like all these pieces of the car start flyin around everywhere and im thinkin to myself **** (beep) it better not be explodin now. Luckily it didnt. But yeah I saw the metal flyin everywhere. From my angle I could only see the car and the truck but not any people. God bless anyone involved in this accident. Might I add that this whole morning is ruined and its all to blame for one ************ (BEEP)driver on the road It was the scariest **** (beep) I seen in my life."
"Thank you Bill for that insightful account of what has happened here today. As Bill has told us the bmw is completely wrecked. We did manage to see the driver of the BMW in one quick glimpse. We'll have some footage of him later live. From what we could see he had wounds to his head. We can see from our distance the BMW did have the use of airbags. As for the truck ...it seemed to have stopped a few feet after the BMW. THres not much we can say for the truck. Its a truck so...not much damage has been done to this truck. Theres dents on the front. Theres no driver found. Witnesses say they did see people running after the accident. It is possible that this will turn out to be a case of Hit and run and if the driver of the BMW dies...well then this will soon to be called manslaughter. Back to you Patrick.
Hmm....Steevey. Why does he always do that? He thinks he doesnt wake me up when he kisses me but he does! Hes such a romantic though doing that. Let me check the time. Only 6:54! Steve must have just left like a few minutes ago. I didnt even get to sleep in . Grrrr. Well im up now might as well get my **** done. Lets see first thing is bathrooom. Didnt he say something about something in my make-up kit? Hmm..whats in there? Probably some nice book he got from the library. I never use to like to read but hes so convincing. "Just read it honey! Come on you know you wanna _____! Come on ____ everyone lets go! Come on lets get to it,You know you wanna do it!" "Steve be quiet Ill read the book. " "Fine read the book and then you'll come up to me all thanking me honey.
Yup thats my Steevey. The book he picked out for me was great and yeah I did give him a hug. Hes just so sweet who wouldnt want to hug him besides me? Ahaha yeah so lets see whats in the make-up kit. My make -up kit is near the sink on the shelf. Its one big shelf so definitely my stuff wont be falling down. Hmm...lets see whats in here. He left a note on the kit.
_____..I know how much you wanted that special thing youve been wanting and today you can get it! Yay for you! Dont forget though dont go too crazy because Im gonna be hungry tonight so I was thinking maybe like Steak with rice or whatever you want. Either way we need to do some shopping for food. Dont forget ______ I love you =)
Awww thats nice of him but whats in here. I hate it how he likes to build the suspense of things just give whatever it is to me now! I opened the box and there it was two nicely folded hundred bills and a beautiful ring next to it. O my God! When did he get this?! Its soo beautiful! Of course! Today was the day we first met ! How could I forget? Aghh mornings they make me stupid.
Ill like never take this ring off. Its like at least 2 karot or 3 whatever! Its real diamond for sure! Like I cant believe it! How could he do this? I never would have guessed! Pheww ok..I have to calm down. Whats the 200 dollars for though? All on food? We're not that low I think. Lets see I know hes bad at math but we usually worry about just what to eat for tonight and go day by day, not stack up on food. So...he should know we usually use about 50 for a good meal. 150 dollars what could I do with that? He couldnt want me to get....? No way. He wouldnt be that nice to me in one day! I already have a beautiful ring on me! He wouldnt want me to get the purse! Let me see that note again.
"I know how much you wanted that special thing you've been waiting for and today you can get it!" He really wants me to get the purse! I cant believe he actually listened to me always talk about it. I thought he was half asleep at the table when I always told him the special features to that purse. He would always act like he was sleeping too! I never thought....he is sooo getting that steak and rice tonight! I better hurry up, get in the shower and eat something real quick. The malls open up at like 7:30.
Ok its 7:15 . I had to rush a bit and it was hard to choose which pink shirt I wanted to wear for today and the shoes too but I did it and I have still time to eat something reall fast. Lets see...Im in the kitchen and whats that on the table? A pie and chocolate? Can this day get any better for me? I love pie! How could he do this to me?! I dont have the time to eat the pie now,I could eat it in the car but then Ill get my pink floor mats messy and then I'll have crumbs! Theres chocolate too though. Um... come on choose ____! Pie or chocolate! Thats it screw the chocolate. Pie your coming with me! Let me just get a fork then me and you are out of here mr. pumpkin pie.
7:30 in the morning. I cant believe I'm awake this early and not in a grouchy mood. If it wasnt for this ring and that pie and this purse then I probably would be in a shitty mood today. I made it to the mall at 7:25. It's close to our house. I actually half finished the pie...it was soo good! I just couldnt stop eating! Well...here Iam now at Sears waiting for the teenage girl to ring me up for my nice purse. "O MY GOd your actually getting this? This is like the coolest purse ever!"
"Yeah I know right? So..how much will it be ?
"Its going to be $148.13" "I handed her the cash and I received back my change. I liked this girl . She had a good style to her. I could see she had good style and her eyelashes...those were so nice .
"Did you know you have nice eyelashes?"
"Really? Awww thank you! Well ive been tired like **** but that just really cheered me up thanks! "
I nodded to her and left the store. It felt good to feel like a young girl. Im usually not always like this saying cool and stuff. But...I still sometimes feel like a teenage girl . Whenever I walk into a mall, Im just 16 years old again. Lately Ive just been feeling like that age since I heard of that new purse. But...I think Ill be acting my age after tomorrow. I still have to finish that essay professor grant gave me. I'm still at Northeastern going to finish my masters in Science. Soon Ill be finished this year so.. I dont know where Ill go from there, but im glad that at least im not a bum to sit around the house all day. I dont know ...maybe after this degree..I can have the thought of children. At least if kids come into my life now there would be a loving father who has a firm and high job and at least a mother with a degree that could get her a decent job if someday Steevey lost the job or took ill. Always have to think for the future.
It's 7:37 as of now and Im on the way to my car. I feel sad now for some reason like I forgot something or Im missing something important though I dont know what it could be. Well..maybe its just my mind telling me get back home and finish that term paper now! Well..Im in my sweet pink BMW and ready to get back home!
It is 7:50 and I'm out of my car and have my keys in the hole of the door. My cell phone rings. This would be the perfect chance to see how my purse does its magic. I press the brown button on the side of the purse,you can barely even see it it blends in so well with the purse. Instantly I know that the purse has put me threw with whoever is calling. I say
"Hello?"
"Is this Mrs. Weattie?"
"Yes this is she, who is speaking ?"
"This is Seargent Nick Randal from the South End Boston Police Department."
"O wow, I wasnt expecting a call from an officer. Um...is there a reason that your calling me so early? Did I do something wrong?
"No maam no. Its not that, maam as a procedure I usually tell people that if you are standing now you may want to sit down.
"For what reason, besides Im like right about to get into my house so I just cant sit on the ground.
"Well maam if you must you should sit on the ground. Maam..this morning at 7:35 your husband Steve was struck by a dump truck across the Lowe's Theater. It was a very serious accident. Your husbands car is completely ruined,in fact barely recognizeable. As of now, for sure we know that he is in the ER. The paramedics told us that your husband's heart had stopped twice and that they had to inject adrenaline to get his heart beating again. He has received serious head trauma and multiple bruises to his body. He is living and is not in I believe ICU, I dont know why he is not there or in an operating room but for sure we know that he is in the ER and that it would be wise if you could come down to the hospital. "
"Steevey no how could Steevey...it it cant be him. It must be some one else. He was just on his way to work. He doesnt take a highway or anything! It cant be him!!! NOOO!!"
"Maam we are completely sure it is him. He had the id of Steve Wheatie,27 years old, resident of 245 Andalos St. Boston."
"Its just....will he be all right???
"Maam I cant say for sure. I suggest you go see him at the hospital and now maam I have other matters to attend too. Good day.
"Good day? Good day! What the hell do you mean a good day? My husbands been in an accident and your going to tell to have a good day!You stupid cop pig!"
I cant take what he just told me. How can Steevey be in the hospital? He could be dead! Steevey! WHY?! I fell to the ground and my door opened to the entrance of my house. Steve, no you cant die. How? I feel like my heart will burst how can this happen? I look up and see my house. Steevey its like hes here in front of me. Memories of him here come bac to me. Him bringing me into this house the first time with me in his arms as we walked into his house,walked on where im sitting as husband and wife. Steevey kicking our stair case there by accident when his team won the soccer match,him screaming GOOOAAAAALLLLL! Him taking a kick and slapping him his foot on the staircase and him hopping in pain still saying
"OWWW,goalllll! ___I need some ice!"
How can this have happened to him?
"Steevey,no. Please God dont let this happen to him".
5 minutes ago seems like a whole other world. I only feel pain,fear,and love for my husband in this new world. O God,I have to go get there fast. I cant let him go. Nooo. Steevey. Tears flow down my eyes as I drive to the hospital with our memories together racing threw my head. Steve.Dont die. Dont.
8:35 in the morning. Im at the hospital and I'm speaking to Dr. Roknilajah that has seen Steevey.
"How is he ? Will he live? Please tell me yes please.
"Maam someone upstairs must sure like him. Hes fine."
"He is! O my God! YES! I start jumping and down not caring that others are looking at me as they pass by. My husband will live ! YES!
"Maam if you could please calm down for a moment."
"What? Dont tell me theres some kind of other problem."
"Maam,your in some way scaring the patients with your yelling for joy."
"The patients dont know that my Steevey is going to live! You hear all that you patients! My husband will live! Take that!
"Mrs. ____ please calm down. I have to tell you your husbands situation here."
"What? Dont tell me you just made me do all that for nothing. Hes okay right?"
"Not per say. As of now he is sleeping as both you and I would sleep. He is not in a coma or such at all. We know that his heart stopped on the way here. Im very suspicious of this since his damages to his head are not fatal. You see maam...I was under the impression I would be receiving a patient with severe head trauma,enough that would have the brain so badly affected to stop the heart. Your husband has inguries that could be healed in less than 2 weeks. He has only a deep scratch that will be located near his eyebrow. As I said he can be healed. I can not say how he will be when he wakes up since he has not gained consciousness per say. He has spoken though so that rules out coma. He will have to stay the week for us to monitor his vital signs and see if he has been affected by this accident.
"But...hes still well right?"
"Yes he is well. We will on the safe side though monitor him. We could even discharge him tonight but its not that. Its just he almost died in the ambulance and it would be recommended that we see if some thing like that will happen again. It could have just been from shock that his heart stopped but you understand me right?
"Yes, I completely understand. As long as my husband is well then im well. So.. can I see him now? "
"Yes if you would just follow me this way we should be at his room in a minute or 2. So..follow me. I have to admit your husband is a lucky man to be alive.We know that the accident was very severe. The car is completely wrecked We were told plenty of times by the paramdedics. Your husband must have had worn his seat belt and probably had good German airbags. "
"Ahahaha yeah. Well...I love Beemers. I had a car one time that was like a death trap when I was 16. It was soo unsafe. But..I got a car from my dad and even that wasnt safe. The beemers though are just so adorable,fast and dependable. My husband well..he just saw my car when I met him and he just fell for BMWS. We're BMW people so..its good we are if it was those airbags that helped to prevent him from hurting himself."
"Bmws you say? My family hates BMWS. By the way we are almost to his room. Anyway my family,we are Desi,my father forbid any German cars. He say first they too expensive and that they are too small and are unsafe for drivers. My father tried to make my family Toyota lovers. He still has his Toyota but I went for the Honda instead.
"You go for Hondas! AHAH I dont know why Im laughing,we're in a hospital,but a Honda! Their so bad! Everyone knows that! Back in teh day they were good with the accords but the new gxs and all are soo bad.! Wow, sorry I just lately have had a weird experience. I feel like im 16 again lately. Just a little stage im going threw."
"Hey its no problem o we all have our stages and no offense I take for the Honda thing. I know myself Honda is bad, I want to trade for NIssan,it is much cheaper than Honda. Anyway here is your husbands room,room 613. Shall we go in?"
"Yes obviously!"
"Ok.'
"Steeevey.Steevey, Steevey Weevey get up. Come on my Steevey Weevey!"
I was in darkness but I could here her voice calling to me. I couldnt see but I tried to move my arm to the dark to reach her. It sounded like ____ was above me calling for me. I had to reach her . ______! _____! Im here . Im here!
"Are you little man? Are you here or are you just talking to yourself?
"Who...whos there?"
"An old friend just saying hi. I'll keep in touch."
That voice in the darkness ...it sounded familiar. It was a raspy voice that sounded too old to even speak...a voice that evoked fear threw me. I felt myself shiver. Where am I?
"STEEVEY! GET UP! COME ON GET UP STEEVEY! PLEASE!"
I heard her voice and all fear was washed away from me. I couldnt even remember who spoke to me. All I knew was ____ back and I had to find her. I saw light in front of me. I could see it and I ran to it. I ran to her voice. I saw the light grow and grow and grow until my whole sight was filled with light.
I opened my eyes to look into my loves eyes ____. She was kissing me and I kissed back. I felt like I had run a thousand miles and my reward after the struggle of running was to be with ____.
"mmmm...this is a nice way to wake up,can we do more things?"
"Steevey! Dont ever scare me like that again! I thought that you would never wake up! I almost was going to shove water down your head! Dr. Roknilajah though said it would spoil the equipment. "
"What did you say? Doctor? Where am I ____?"
"Steve its ok. Your in a hospital. Its like 8:45 in the morning". You had an accident this morning at 7:35.
" WHAT?! I had an accident less than an hour ago?! How am I?"
"Calm down Steevey." She gave me a hug and rubbed my hair. I was beginning to get scared but her hug calmed me down. It was like she had a mystic power to somehow remove all all the pain and fear from me.
She spoke to me in whispers like I was her child rubbing my hair threw.
"Shhh. Steevey its ok. You had an accident but its ok. Your ok. You just came out of it with a scratch."
Thats it a scratch?"
"Isnt that funny Steve? The doctor says you have the same scratch as me right near your left eyebrow except yours is going to be a a whoole lot bigger than mine.
"O real nice way to cheer me up ____"
"Ahahah im sorry I just lately have been feeling like I'm 16 again. Its strange I even said like! I've been using like today like at least 100 times!.
"____ thats fine...when do you think I fell in love with you? I fell in love with you when you were 16. If your going to be 16 then I;ll fall in love with you all over again.
"Awww Steevey. You always have something sweet to say dont you?
"Baaby I may be lying down here but Ill always be sweet for you and Ill keep on being sweet. I was beginnning myself to feel like I was young again. Strange. I hadnt said those kind of pick up lines since I was 16. It must just be that my mind is believing from ____ that we are 16 again.
"sO... Steve. Do you feel better?"
I feel great now ____ but when do I get out of here? Thats the question I want to get answered.
"Steve your not allowed out of here for like a week. Ooops I said like again. I mean your not allowed to leave this hospital until a week has passed.
"Oh wow. What am I going to do the whole time? "
"Rest of course. Get your strength back. You'll need your energy.
"Energy?"
"Well...did you think I would forget about this ring and this purse? I think you'll need to get your energy back because honey you and me will be busy with some fun work soon.
"Oooo well dont get my heart racing for you ____ or else the doctors will think Im going crazy over here.
"Ahahah well Steevey Ill be bacK in a bit to get you something to cheer you up.!
"Ok ____ I cant wait to see what it is . I smiled to her and she gave me another of her gorgeous smiles.
I layed my head down on the pillow more and couldnt believe that I was here in a hospital,feeling completely normal with only a scratch on my head. Im in a hospital and my BMW is probably trash now. Its funny how my life changed in less than an hour. I guess I'll be missing that childrens week at the library. I dont think they let cell phones in here so I'll have to ask ___ to call Charlie because he'll have to cvoer for me. Hes my assistant so he knows most of my plans of what I was going to say and do...well.. the boring stuff. Its the funny that he wont have or the wit but at least he;ll get my point across with everyone. I wonder what ____ will bring me. Maybe a pie. I could go for some pie right about now.
Poor Steevey. He must feel like crap right now. Im so thankful that at least hes alive. He still has his sweetness going for him. He seems normal so Im so glad that at least hes all right. I think some pie,though,will cheer him up. Good thing I saved half of it. Im in the hospital's parking lot,its an elevated parking lot so I'm on the 3rd floor. I'm now in front of my pink Beemer putting my keys into the doors lock.
"Dont think he likes that pie. I think he likes chocolate better." What,WHERE THE hell did that voice come from?
"Who's there?"
"An old friend paying my regards to an old friend."
"Well...ok old friend,stay the **** away from me you hear?! You sound like a perv and I've seen movies,I'm not going to be the fool girl to keep on talking to the killer so that he can get closer to me to get me!.
"Ooo feisty little girl arent you?"
"Well ____ dont worry you will be seeing more of me around lately. Eve heard of taking a chill pill? HAHAHAHAHA!!!!"
Aghhh that laugh. This mans laugh sent goosebumps running down my spine. I started shaking a bit. It must just be the wind and its cold so...thats just a laugh. I better get in my car now...this pervert could be like right next to me!
I turn the key in the lock and quickly get in my beemer. I shut the door and quickly hit the automatic lock for the doors. I put the key in the ignition. Im backing up from my parking space. I look behind me. "BOOO!" "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" He's right there sitting in the seat in the back. I scream uncontrollably and run from my car. I quickly take the keys out of the ignition quickly,run out of the car like theres no tomorrow. Other people looking for parking spaces drive by me "Watch it you dumb broad!" "Shove it Im friggin running here!"
Whoa..why am I talking like this and what am I running for? Maybe I'm seeing things. Maybe there was no guy in the car. My door was locked when I entered so...maybe im just imagining things. I think maybe I need a quick nap. Whats happened today has made me feel like I've been awake straight for a week.
I feel like a fool walking back to my car. What if there is someone in the car? What the hell am I walking back to the pervert guy? My cars just right there,I can see it. Its about 45 ft. from me. I dont see anyone in the car. I definitely think I was imagining things. A car suddenly comes around the corner. I feel safer if there was a witness around when I get near the car. If there was someone here they woudnt try **** to try and get me. I run to my car and the driver looking for a space passes by me when I reach my Beemer.
No one is in my car and my door is open still. I definitely think I just imagined that guy. What am I fooling myself? Of course I saw him. Maybe though he was behind the car outside and not inside the car. It doesnt matter. It was probably just some lonely hobo looking for some money and prob from me a piece of ***. AHAHAHAHAHAAHAH! Likes he gonna get it! I dont think so! AHAHAHAHAHAH! Ok...im so not surprised now that Im thinkinng like this and randomly laughing. I think Ill just go with the flow with what my minds doing. I've been too serious lately. Now just in case I think Ill put my Beemer in a different space. Maybe on the 1st floor. Then im soo giving Steevey his pie. Then he can have the pie to eat...and me to cheer him up! He's already had a bad day but Im going to try to make it better since he made the beginning of my day the greatest.
"Phewww that tasted good." I told ____ after finishing a plate of pumpin pie in my room.
"I know right? You bought like the best pie for me. Whered you get it from anyway? "
"Hmm...I think I think I got it from BJ's."
"You went to BJ's last night? Thats like almost all the way near Cambridge! You went all the way down there last night just for me?" "Well...I was low on aftershave so I had to get that too."
"Steevey, you went all the way to BJ;s just for aftershave? Couldnt you just get that from Sams club,its like a few streets away from our house! " "____ your right but then again, Bj's makes some good pie dont they? "
"Awww so you did go all the way out there just for me!".
"Did you think I would forget the day that we first met? It was the best day of my life. How could I forget it? It was when I met you and that was the best thing to ever happen to me. I met you ____ ,you my best friend in life,my companion"
"Steevey shut up. Your like going to make me cry! I understand. I'll admit that at first I thought you were just another guy from their little gang trying to suck up to me. I was thinking what a lame kid pretending like he actually wants to protect me? Could you do a better job acting ?
"Ahahaha"
"Yeah,Steevey. Im glad I met you that day. I remember I was having a shitty day too. Its like when I started speaking to you,like everything just cleared up and I felt so happy and glad to be around with you.
"Aww ____ now im going to cry. I dont have that kind of affect on you. "
"Of course you do,your my Steevey." She rubs my cheek and looks at me. Her face is so sad. I know how hard it must be for her to see me in this bed,looking like I;m helpless. I see a tear come from her eye and fall down onto the bed.
"___ dont. Please dont cry. I dont want you to cry. I'm ok,I'm going to get threw this for you.
"No Steevey. Its not fair! How could this have happenned to us? You left for work like any other day! You left me the most beautiful gifts that no one has ever given me,you didnt do anything wrong and look whats happened to you! I cant stand to see you here. It's not you. I'm use to seeing you happy and dancing all weird and all that other stuff you do to try to make me laugh."
"_____ come here." I open my arms for her and she enters into my arms. I give her a long hug and a tear falls from my eye into her hair. "I will get threw this. Dont worry ____. Ill get threw this for you. I'll take us away from this pain. Ill take the sadness and pain away from you like I did back at the station." I'll take it all away soon ______.
It is 4:45 P.M March 31st,1999.
"Can I have your attention please? Now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaack number 7. I repeat now boarding for the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaaack number 7."
Finnaly, theres my damn train. I'm 16 years old. I'm in South Station in Boston. It is 4:45 P.M. I am sitting at a table with my backpack on my shoulders,eating a Milky Way candybar. I'm sitting with hundreds of other people waiting for other trains to pull in,to Needleham,to Attleboro,to Marlborough,and for others to Florida and Washington D.C. I dont have much time to waste,since if I move slow then I will probably not get a seat for myself and I will have to sit with someone,probably a smelly lady who hasnt taken a shower in days,or maybe next to someone eating a smelly sandwhich. Either way if I want my own whole seat I should move now. The Worcester Express gets packed pretty fast.
It is 4:46 P.M. I get up from my chair and walk to the closest trash bin. I look back to make sure I did not leave anything behind. My seat has in less than 20 seconds been already taken by another person. Seats in the station are hard to get in the afternoon due to packs and packs of people trying to get home from here. I turn my head back from that person who took my chair and look for the trash bin which I find is near the bookstore they have here. Not a bad book store but the prices are soo damn expensive. $21.95 is the price for one Dr. Seuss book. I'm like what the hell? How many commuters are suckers here too actually buy from this store? It seems alot are because this store is still in business.
It is 4:47 P.M. Im turning away from the trash bin and walking a bit faster to the doors that leads to the track. I'm passing by the food court with passing Au Bon Pain,Mcdonalds,Som Dum Guy Chinese food,and I'm outside where the trains are waiting to be boarded. The intercom once again says "Now boarding on the 4:58 Worcester Express on traaaaaack number 7. Also now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9. Now boarding on the 4:58 train to Providence on traaack number 9.
I'm walking down the train platform to chooose a car to go too. Hundreds of people are walking with me looking for a car to choose . I walk a bit down since the further cars you go too the less people there are. Everyone takes the first 3 cars and thats where its most packed. Theres some hold up a bit up front. Why is everyone kind of slowing down? Hmm...I try to see more on my tippy toes and I can see that its just a group of kids my age their in the middle of the platform. Well..they should move. Im not going to wait here on this platform all day.
"You know what Jack? I dont like pink. I think pink is for fags,and for girls well then you must be for girls with girls right baby?
"Shut the **** up and leave me alone. Just let me get in the damn train.
"Ooo but what if we dont want too ?"
"Well then I'll just have to kick your *** wont I?
"Oh you hear this Jack?"
"O yeah I be hearing this Johnny. This girl got fangs watch out."
"Ahahah.. how bout this baby dolll, why dont you come with me and Jack here and we'll show you a good time around Boston.
"No thanks I dont need a couple of fags to show me the gay bars around here. I dont go for fags,their not my type."
"You stupid little bit.....!
"Excuse me Johnny is it? Leave the girl alone."
I dont know why I stepped forward. I didnt even know I had the guts to do this. But..I saw that this Johnny was gonna take a hit at this girl. I knew that if he did one hit that someone would stop him if he tried for another but I couldnt allow for even one hit to hit her precious face. I could not just go on with my business without protecting this girl. She was too beautiful. I never saw a girl as pretty as her. I felt like I had to protect her from these scumbags. I had a feeling he was going to make a move so I pushed threw the crowd,got close to Johnny and caught his hand in mid-air before he could do anything.
"Yo,what the hell this kid doing Jack? Let go of my damn hand you little....."
"Hey I dont need to hear any swearing from your mouth. Ill let your hand go if you can leave this girl alone,good idea?
"Like **** it is" " I was soo occupied with this Johnny and me thinking I was saving the day for this girl that I forgot about Johnny's other hand and the other guy Jack.
He took his other hand and punched me hard in the chest. No one saw that move because Jack moved in and got behind me and punched me in the back. I was on the ground. I was thinking what is the girl doing now? What the hell,theres a fight going on here and no one is saying anything. These people,commuters,are so ******* dumbasses! I was on the ground,in a kneeling position.
"I think little boy you picked the wrong fight to play in. Why dont you come with us and we can all have a little fun, Me,Jack and this bitc.....
"I told you shut the hell up! "
My temper came suddenly threw the pain of being punched. I took my hand and punched Johnny behind his leg. His leg by reaction bent down and I took that oppurtunity to rise up and me be above him I took my knee and slammed it hard against his face. As for Jack he stood there in shock and so...for him I turned around and tried to give him one good punch from me. He tried to run away from me . I didnt want to let him get away without some pain so I tried to kick his leg. I did and he ran into a few commuters knocking down a 2 men. His face hit the pavement and I could see at least there was some burns there to let him feel some pain.
I turned around and looked for the girl. She was stepping on the hand of Johnny.
"Who's the *****? WHo?"
"Owww owwwww. Let me go!"
" Not until you say it.!"
"All right All right Im the *****!"
"And what color do you love?"
"I love pink,all right owww oowwwww! damn stop! I said it! I love pink!
"Thats right you better be loving pink! Pink everything got it?!
"Yeah yeah let me go!"
"Hey anything you want to say to this guy? I was just in shock of how she was handling him,then I realized she was speaking to me.
"Ooo yeah. Who loves pink Johnny? I couldnt hear you from over here."
"I love pink. Im sorry, I wont say anything about you guys,just let me go!
"All right get out of here then no ones stopping you!"
The girl let go of his hand and he tried to get up and she kicked his butt. Literally she kicked his butt and he went falling flat on his face on the hard pavement of the platform. I was laughing and we both laughed together. We were laughing like crazy. It was just soo funny. It was something you think you would see on Madtv but this was just too funny. Johnny got up and I saw that he had a scrape on his face and a bloody nose but at least nothing serious from me giving him a knee. My knee kind of hurt but I thought that is definitely worth it to feel some pain. It means that you had a fight and kicked butt at the end.
Johnny ran back down the platform running with a limp holding his butt. It was such a funny scene that me and the girl laughed at him and pointed at him. The commuters were staring at us like we were lunatics. They even turned to look at what we were pointing at. Johnny was gone but we were still pointing so I think the commuters believed we were laughing at the station.
"Wow...that was soo funny."
"I know right? Like did you see him run holding his ***? What a loser."
I felt now a bit shy speaking to a girl I didnt even know. I was thinking to myself ok your speaking to a girl. Well come on keep on speaking. Dont just walk off now into the train and leave it at that!
"Um...yeah so we make a good team kicking butt.
"Ahaha yeah I guess we do. You did a good job of getting those guys. Thanks for what you did. Like I dont think anyone was even going to do anything."
"Well...if you've been on the train alot then you should know that commuters are like zombies. They just walk and thats about it. They dont really have much sense and can be the biggest suckers for anything."
"Ahahaahahah! Wow thats funny. So your a brave,thoughtful, funny guy. Whats your name?"
"I'm Steve."
"Thats it,just Steve?"
"Yeah,just Steve.
"Hmm...well since your so cute and so nice I think I'll call you Steevey! "Steevey...hmm that sounds good. Am I like your lost puppy to name me? "
"You could be. Where you been all this time? I been taking this train for a week now but I havent seen you around before." "
"Last call boarding call for the 4:58 Worcester Express,last call for the 4:58 Worcester Express.
"Oh I think thats time for us to leave this place" said the girl.
"Yeah I guess so. Wow look,we're like the only people on this platform now."
"Yup so...Steevey shall we go in? She pointed to the train car.
"Well after you maam".
"Aww thank you Steevey."
We entered the train together and I felt like I was in a whole new world. I've been using the commuter rail to get to school this whole year and its already the end of March and wow...theres a bit of a change in my life now meeting this beautiful girl.
It is 4:58 P.m, March 31st 1999.
Who is this guy? I cant believe he just saved me from those guys. I probably could have got them both but still...he actually came and stood up for me. Thats sweet...I didnt see no one else do that for me. He handled it so well too...well except for that punch at the beginning he got from that guy but I think he was too distracted looking at me. His face was like what the hell am I doing? It was soo funny. But he really saved me from those guys. Steevey...thats such a nice name. I always come up with the cool things. Hmm...Steevey. Steevey Weevy. That sounds nice. I should sit with him, see how this Steevey is. Who knows ,speaking to these commuters has been so boring,its like they have no life. Steevey,I think maybe he could entertain me for the ride like that would be so fun. Well first I want to see how he's going to handle getting me or himself a seat. I know for sure he wants to be serious with me if he sits with me,if he sits across me,then hes such a mamas boy.
Ok..lets see shes right behind me and every chair is filled with people. There must be a way to get a seat. I want to sit next to her. I never even sat next to a girl before and spoke to her! Maybe I should find my own seat and just say Ill see you later then. What am I stupid? I just saved the girl and I'm just gonna let her go just like that? Shes so different from other girls. Most of the girls are all the same just trying to show their fronts and backs as much as possible. But shes not like that. I def can see her front and back but not because she wants everyone too,its just there. She seems so unique,her looks are great and she's funny too. I could definitely have fun speaking to her. It'd be I think like the first time I actually have a whole conversation with a girl and this trip is like an hour and a half so that would definitely be a long conversation. Im just too shy. I have to step up. Im so going to get me and her a seat. Just me and her.
Ok what the hell is Steevey doing? Hes just standing there,looks like hes thinking. Like wow,if its going to take him this long to find a seat,I think I should find my own seat then and call it quits with him.
"EXCUSE ME."
"Yes son?"
"Sir,your sitting in my seat."
"Excuse me ? I didnt see you sitting here before but if you would like too I can share this seat with you and if the girl over there is with you,I can let her fit here too.
"Sir,thats a great idea. Thats very thoughtful of you but you see sir,shes my sister. She's um...come here.
I lean close to the guys ear...
"Shes a bit retarded,birth defect at birth."
"O how tragic.
"Yes sir,its hard for her to adjust to life. You see sir,today is the first time that she is on a train. Now she may not look scared,but you see I tried sitting her down in the last car with some people and she completely started screaming. If you catch me sir,I didnt want to stay in that car since I would be receiving stares and such and I dont want my sister to be stared at.
"O yes son. I understand. I had a grandmother who was exactly the same way. I had to watch her everyday at my home. It was hard but it feels good in the end that your helping your family doesnt it?
"Yes it is sir... it will help her in the future. "
"Yes,so you need the whole chair then,because she'll prob get nervous with me right?
"Yes sir,howd you know? My grandmother was the same when we use to go to the groceries. God bless your soul young man."
"As well as yours sir for taking care of your grandmother."
"Yes,thank you and good luck with your not soo well sister.
"Thank you sir."
O my God! I cant keep a straight face here! Its so hard. Im not the well sister! AHAHAHA that was sooo damn funny and smart as well. Like wow,that was classy bsing. Well I think he got us seats.So...he must want to sit with me because theres one empty seat next across from the large seat. So...he definitely wants to sit with me.
"After you maam."
"Uhhh thank you Steevey brother hahaha".
"Thank you sister." I sit down across from the girl in the single chair.
I really do want to sit next to her but I want to be sweet to her first.
"So..why are you sitting there? What did you get this huuuge seat for?"
"I got it for you. You look tired and I thought I would give you a seat for you to rest."
"Aww...thats so nice. You bullshitted that guy just to get a seat just so I can get this huge seat?"
"Well,yeah like I said you look tired and I think maybe you should relax,put your feet up. You couldnt do that with me there.
"O really? And why is that?"
"Well let me show you why."
I got up from my seat and sat down next to her.
"Put your feet up now and you;ll see why I thought you also wouldnt want me to sit there." She put her feet up and her shoes rested on me. She was wearing pink flufy boots. They looked nice. They werent even dirty from her walkin whereever. Her boots were even perfect. I didnt know what was going on here but I felt like this girl was someone special. Not just your average girl you meet and then never see again. I think this girl was someone that would be a good friend of mine for the future.
"Hmm..I see your point but why wouldnt you want my foot on you? You dont love my pink boots?"
"Of course I love your boots! Their pink and I like pink as a color. I just never thought of making it my favorite color. "
"Well you should because pink is like the most best color in the world. It's like so pink! Its bright,its pink. Pink is good with everything,food,clothes,cars even,even for hair!
"Ahahaha well if you say so. Before we keep on talking..um..I didnt get your name yet.
"Ahahah really? I'm ____"
"Thats a nice name to have."
"You think so or are you just saying that?"
"Well you tell me does this face lie? =).
"Ahahaha no I dont think so but thanks for telling me that.
"So your Steevey and im ____.
"Yup."
"So...do you mind my shoes on you?
"No,no its ok. Keep them there. If your boots being there makes you feel better then leave them there. At least I get to look at your nice pink boots."
"Aww, I realize that you have alot of sweet things to say. Can you always talk sweet?" "Well...yeah most of the time I can talk sweet. I'll tell you now..Im a bit shy so..I never really used my sweetness with other girls. In fact your probably like the first girl that I ever really had a long conversation with.
"Omg really? I feel so special now. So im the first girl to hear Steevey's sweetness!"
"You could say that. So...you live in Worcester?"
"No I live in that other little town near Worcester."
" Oooo you mean Strawberry." "Yup,strawberry. How bout you? "
"Im a woostarian born and raised."
"Awesome, I know Worcester like the back of my hand. Where do you live around ?
"Do you know Main South? I live around there."
"OOoo the not so good area. So what are you doing on a train going all the way from Boston?"
"I go to school in Boston. The school system in Worcester sucks.
"Hmm..well I go to Strawberry and it not that bad. The school is kind of gay but ehh..its ok."
"Thats cool I guess."
"So...what have you been going to Boston this week for? "
"This week is lke the worse week to be in school for me right now so I've been skipping.
"Skippping school?You actually skip school? That doesnt really help you out much at the end does it?"
"Are you a nerd?"
"What, you think im a nerd? What happened to sweet,funny,brave Steevey?"
"Ahahaha well...you were sticking up for school. If you went to Strawberry high then you woudldnt be talking like that."
"Maybe thats true,but still you get one day to hang around but is it really worth it? A day is 24 hours but if you fail in life thats about 50 years ahead of you in failure. "
"50 years of failure? I dont think I;ll be missing out on much if I skip a week.
"Yeah but one week leads up to two weeks and then two weeks leads up to three weeks and then"
"Steevey I get it! Ok!You say I shouldnt skip school.
"Welcome to the 4:58 Worcester Express. This is the 4:58 Wooorcester Express. This train will be making stops too Backbay,West Natick,Framingham,Ashland,Southborough,W... Wooooooorcester. We hope you enjoy your trip today with the MBTA. The train will move in just a few moments so..please take your seats"
"So..____ how old are you?"
"Im 16 right now." "How about you?"
"Im 16 too,yay we're 16 woohoo!"
An old man sitting in the seat in front of us turned in his chair to look at me and ___.
"Hey,kid can you quiet down?!"
"Kid? Im a kid. Old man would you please stay in your business and Ill stay in my business?" I told the guy. ____ was turning a light shade of pink on her cheeks and I was wondering if she knew even her body turned pink at times.
"Dont try to act like a smartass all right kid? Ive had a bad day and I dont need to hear kids yelling behind me. I hear enough noise from my wife."
"Your wife is noisy? Well maybe she should be! Im a woman and I think that your wife made a mistake choosing you for a husband. "Hmpphhh,just keep quiet ok?"
"We;ll try sir. If you could please turn around then we shall try our most bestest to be quiet ok mr adult? =) I told the guy with a big smile.
"Smartas..." The man turned back to his seat.
"I guess we're good at dissing people too"
"Yeah,these people are so annoying. I hate people like that. Why cant they just mind their own business?"
"I dont know ___, sometimes people have their problems and they dont know where to put their feelings. I dont want to receive that guys feelings though. I have my own problems."
"Yeah,this year has been hell for me. I have to work right after I get off this train. Thats like till 9 and then I have like load of h.w and I'm too lazy to do it now.
"I usually do the h.w now or sleep." I told ____.
"Sleeping sounds good. I'm so tired. Howd you know that I would like get tired and do this whole stretch myself out?"
"I kind of had a feeling thats all. It's like a sixth sense for me. I see something or an event and in my mind I just plan something out like what can follow next. I saw you and you just looked tired too me so..Im thinking we're going on a train and theres these big chairs,maybe she'll want to lay down."
"Maybe that guy was right,maybe you are a smartass!"
"Hey ___,I'm so not. I'm just smart but that doesnt mean I'm not funny."
The train suddenly makes a bulge and _____ is pushed almost out of her seat. I quickly lean myself forward and catch her around the waist. "Hahahah,I wasnt expecting that! Thanks for that too,nice reflexes."
"I couldnt just let you fall on the floor with me sittting above you. I would feel feel bad that I didnt do anything. And its a dirty floor and you dont need to get yourself dirty."
"Dirty? I;m a dirty girl little boy."
"Your dirty? Ohh so if you hold on, let me get a tissue and wipe you off."
"No,you loser I'm dirty,get it? Ok so your getting boring."
"Yeah,I think I;m just tired myself,alot has happened for me for one day. Your alot of work to take care of.
"I think your doing a good job at it but its ok I can handle things,it's no problem."
"Yeah I know,its just my personality I guess,I just dont want a pretty girl to hurt herself,by the way this is so random but you say like alot."
"Yeah no kidding. I can like say like a 100 times in a conversation. Like how was the weather today,wasnt it like great,like I wore my boots for nothing because like I thought it was going to snow in Boston today. Ahaha thats how I usually say like."
"I say like but I say you know alot when I'm nervous."
"I didnt hear you say you know yet so you must not be nervous yet?"
"I'm a chilled out guy __ nothing gets me nervous"
"You know what Steevey your right! I love you too much and for that I want to give you a kiss."
"A KISS?! Um...why would you want to do that now? I mean,you know we just met,you know. "
"Steeevey its ok I;m going to kiss you right now!
"No...you know its ok,I just think you know...nows that the, you know, time to start kissing here on, a you know train!
"I got you! I cant believe it. Me giving you a kiss is what would make you nervous?"
"Um...I never kissed anyone before."
"That sucks for you Steevey. Dont worry I;m not going to kiss you,I think you need some chapstick anyway."
"What? My lips arent that bad!" I touch my lips and feel that their kind of rough.
"Ok,so..maybe they need some chapstick but you dont think I have good lips?
"Their not pink lips like mine!"
"I see like actually a mix of pink and red."
"No,theres only pink. You must be color blind because there is only pink."
"Oooooo,yeah pink. Wait when I turn my head this way,then,yeah, you do have pink lips!"
"I told you I have pink lips silly Steevey."
"Now arriving at BackBay. Baackbayy."
It is 5:10 p.m March 31st 1999.
"So... I'm tellin this kid to chill out,then he takes a punch at me right at my face but he gets me in the chin!"So,I punched him in the face back...but just like a side punch but then he called me some low name like fag or something then....."
"Then what,come on tell me more!" "So,I lost it. I just started chasing him down the parking lot and hes screaming like a baby. I'm all get over here boy! Get over here! Then I tackled him down but the teachers saw me so I got suspended,we both got it too. Then when we were having our suspension he was telling me... "Hey,Steve man,why did you punch me for?"
"What a loser. He actually asked you that?
"Well,I think there was a swear somewhere in that question but I cant remember in what context did he swear."
"AHAHAHAH"
"FINAL STOP WORCESTER! FINAL STOP WORCESTER!"
It is 6:38 P.m,March 31st 1999 .
"Well,it looks like we're here."
"Yup,so if you let my boots go Steevey."
"What? Oh,yeah! Sorry." What was I doing? I realized that I had been rubbing _____'s leg,or what it looked like when I realized it massaging. I quickly took my hand away and let her feet fall to the floor by accident.
"You could'nt have done that a bit easier?"
"Sorry,I just realized that I was massaging your leg kind of.
"You didnt know you were doing that?"
"No,was I doing that the whole time?"
"Yeah,that felt good though."
"I'm glad it did but I didnt even know I was doing it." "Who cares? We have to get off the train." "Yeah,lets go." I stood up from the chair and walked down the car with ____ behind me. I coudlnt believe it. I had such a great time speaking with her. We talked about everything and I'm sure we probably got alot of attention with us laughing. I cant believe that I spoke with her and I was even massaging her without realizing it? Whats going on with me?
It doesnt matter. I wont see her if she goes to school. She met me because she's skipping! Crap! I should get her cell or something then to speak with her. Thats better than nothing I guess.
That was great to speak with Steevey. I didnt think that he would be that fun speaking with. He's just different from other guys. He's weird but in a nice way. I cant explain it. Aghh,I'm so tired. Well,he's from here so maybe we can hang out sometime. Imagine that,we could have a friggin great time. Laughing at the people we see. I wish he was at my school. We would be getting everyone. Everyone would envy us. Hmm...so...he is right about school though. My friends are great to hang with in Boston but will they be around me 50 years from now? Maybe not. 50 years from now..phewww thats a long time from now. What if I grew up to have no friends? How would I get threw life? I wouldnt be skipping anything if I didnt have any friends.
Wait! I met Steevey because I'm skipping. How will I see him again if I'm not skipping? ****! I should get his cell or something then to speak to him. Thats better then nothing I guess.
"Steevey,whats you cell phone number?"
"____ whats your cell phone number?"
"JINX!"
"JINX!"
"DOUBLE JINX!,got you Steevey!"
"No I got you first ____ but Ill let it go"
"Let it go? I think your dreaming!"
"Whatever! I just want to know can I get your number?"
"Yeah of course! Do you got a number?"
"Yup. I dont got a cell on me now but I got one."
"Ok so Steevey want to get a paper? "
"Yeah let me get it out of my backpack."
I drop my backback in front of her feet and bend down to look inside my backpack. While I'm looking I take a look at ____ and look at her shoes and move my sight up from her boots to her legs,from her legs to her chest,from her chest to her lips,from her lips to her eyes. From her eyes.....
"Steevey,I dont have any paper! So why are you looking at me?"
"I thought I saw something in your eye thats all."
"What was it?" "I dont know"
"Real nice Steevey,you see something and you dont know what it is."
"Ok I got the paper and a pen. So..._____ your number puh lease?"
"Ok so its 457-846-8610. Yours is?"
"Got your handy dandy cell phone ready ___?"
"Yeah yeah,just hurry up ,its friggin cold!"
"Ok,ok its 457-145-9076. "
"Ok,and thats the number for Steevey. Ok all done your in my contacts. Now let me get to my damn car. Want to walk me to my car? "
"You got a car?"
"Yeah Steevey,im 16. Dont you have a car?"
"Actually no. I get picked up by my mom. Shes parked probably at the front of the station.
"Well...my cars in the back of the station which is where we are so... do you just want to go to your mom?
"No,its ok. I always take a few minutes to get to her anyway when I come here since I usually buy a snack from the station. "
"Ok Steevey."
"You have a beemer."
"Yeah do you like it?"
"It's ok."
"Its ok? Thats it?
"Well I always wanted a Honda Accord. Those are the best."
"Steevey,are you crazy? Get your head inside my car noww!"
"What?" Before I know it she takes me by the collar of my shirt and leads me into the car. She opens the passenger side door and shoves me inside.
"What the fu...........................O my God!"
"What was that Steevey?" "...................................,Whe... have you been all my life baby?"
"Steevey are you talking to me? Hey stop kissing my dashboard!"
"I cant help it ___. This car is just amazing. These pink seats,the pink mats. This car smells like pie and chocolate too! What kind of spray did you use?"
"Welll......" She opens the glove copartment and chcolate wrappers and some candy bars fall out. She turns my head so that I;m facing the passenger seats. There is a half finished pie wrapped in a pink wrap sitting on the seat.
"Mmmmm that looks tasty ___. What kind of pie is it?"
"It's pumpkin pie. Its one of my most like favoritest pies in the whole world. "
"Hmm..well I think I have some time to spare with my mom but,um..I know you have to go to work but instead of kissing your saver of the day, you can share with me some of your delicious pie or how about we eat it together?
"Um...dont you have a mom to go too?"
"Okay so your trying to push me away now? Your so mean.
"Iam not!"
"Yes you are. You dont want to share. Your kindegarden teacher so failed in teaching you sharing.
"Shut up Steevey and open the other door for me. Lets eat some damn pie."
"Phew...that tasted goooood ______"
"Yeah I know right? Its so friggin good. No one can resist the power of the pumpkin pie."
"No kidding,so where did you get it from?"
"I got it from BJ's in Masalborough,the one near the highway."
"Wow,they make awesome pies,I'm not much of a pie lover. In fact I like havent eaten a pie since like the 5th grade maybe."
"What? How can you say you havent eaten pie in like a million years? Are you craazy?"
"I must be because I'm loving pie now."
"Yeah no kidding Steevey."
"So,I think I made you late for work by like 5 minutes. Sowwy ____"
"No,its all right Steevey. I probably wouldnt have eaten that until after work. But I feel so much better with pie in me to do anything,even work!"
"Whoa calm down ____. There wasnt anything like illegal in this pie right?"
"Shut up Steevey. Oh would you look at that. You have something on your chin.
"What? I dont feel anything on my chin. Let me check your mirror. Yeah theres definitely not anything there.
"O I think I see something there Steevey." I'm going for it. I just want to do it to see what he'll do. This is so stupid but I'm going for it for fun. Just for fun to see how he'll react. I just hope he doesnt go all Bruce Lee on me with his reflexes and like karate chop me.
What is she talking about? There is nothing there. I dont see nothing on my chin. Maybe she can get it for me,whatever it is,Ill show her my face to better get whatever is there on my chin. "See _____, theres nothing here check yoursel! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what the mhmmmmmm.
I cant believe I'm actually kissing him right now. Why am I even doing this? I moved in for the kiss. I'm not a crazy girl going after the guys but Steevey,he just attracts in me some weird way that no other guy has. Okay why am I thinking like this? Why am I thinking about mushy mushy romantic stuff? This is weird. I feel so different. Whats up with this Steevey? Mmmmm forget thinking for now. For now let me just kiss this guy here. Mmm..his lips taste like pumpkin pie. My favorite!
It is 6:45 P.M, March 31st 1999
"Phewww...that tasted good."
"Ahahaha your not a bad kisser Steevey for a first time kisser."
"I guess I didnt need chapstick after all."
"Thats because my pumpkin pie made your lips fresh and sweet."
"Good job ____,now your learning the ways of talking sweet."
"Whatever you say."
"Why did you do that for?"
"I dont know,just something to do for fun. I just randomly thought "kiss the Steevey" and I did."
"So,was there anything on my chin after all?"
"Well,wheres a goatie? I think you would look good with a goatee around there.
"I dont think my beard is ready to go all goateeish. For you though ____,I'll make a goatee come out for you."
"I think I've had enough sweetness for one night Steevey. I cant believe after all this I still have to go to work. Too bad we couldnt hang out tonight but...a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
"Ok _____,that was corny."
"I know but it sounded like great to say for the moment. "
"Whatever you say. So...thanks for the kiss. Ok that sounds weird saying thanks for but it was a good experience. Um...so I guess I'll call you later?"
"Yeah I guess you will. Now hurry on back to your mama."
"Hey dont worry about me and my mama. Pretty soon I'll be the one driving the nice Beemer just like you."
"Good luck with that Steevey. Just make sure you dont get it jacked down at Main South." "Hey,my Beemer will be pink. Who would want to be seen jacking a pink Beemer. Anyone seeing them with that would be laughing at them.
"You never know Steevey,I think there are some jackers who have the hots for pink. Maybe I'll even be the one jacking your ride."
"I'd like to see you try baaby."
"Ahahaha ok so I definitely gotta run or else my boss will fire me and my parents will have a fit so okay Steevey,get out of my car now.
"Okay ____, Ill talk to you later." "You too Steevey."
It is 6:48 P.M,March 31st 1999.
"What took you so long?Did the train come late?"
"Uhh..no mom. Just the train met something new in the railroad tracks today. I guess the train cant work without this new thing in the tracks because once the train left that something in the railroad,the train felt like it was missing one of its pieces to keep on moving down the railroad tracks."
"Steve,what are you talking about? Did someone offer you drugs in the train today?You better have said NO!"
"No,mom no. No drugs. Just never mind. I had a test today so maybe I'm just tired. "
"You better at least receive a 80 in that test. You studied all night on that Algebra test."
"Yeah,no kidding. I dont know. I hope I do good on that. I didnt like the look the teacher gave me when I gave in the test. She looked at my test like it was a piece of crap. "
"Steve,watch your mouth!"
"Mom,crap isnt a swear!"
"In my book it is,and that means that crap is a swear."
"So,mom in your book is stupid a book? Stupid as in the book you made is stupid?"
"Steve,dont argue with me. Dont make me take away your computer."
"Aghhh,mom I'm just tired. I dont need a threat of losing my stuff.
"Why dont you sleep then Steve while I drive home?"
Sounds good mom. Sounds good.
"What took you so long girl?! Did you even think about coming on time tonight? Or did you think that your services werent needed here tonight? "
"Ricky,I know I'm late by like 5 minutes. I'm sure no customers came in 5 minutes."
"How would you know,you werent at your register 5 minutes ago."
Okay,why is Ricky acting like something is up his pants? He really needs to see some help. It's only 7:07,work started at like seven so I dont see why he's acting like I showed up an hour late. After I said bye to Steevey,I had some chocolate and then I decided to take I-290 to get to work faster. If I even tried using Strawberry St.,I would have been caught in so much traffic and then RT. 9,aghhh I would have came at like 8. Rick should shut his mouth since I'm here 7 minutes late instead of an hour.
Ricky is my lame manager's assistant. He's the guy that watches the employees when the manager is'nt around or when the manager is at the Customer Service desk,which is like everyday. So,I have never even seen the manager. For Ricky though,I see alot of this kid. Hes like probably only 17 and he thinks that he can boss me around. These kind of people really need to get their butt kicked like that Johnny kid. I would so do it now but I better have another job lined up for myself if I do that.
"Ricky,I think your exagerating. I think I do know if someone was coming to my register 5 minutes ago."
"O really Miss ___,how would you know that?"
"Hey Zeyno! Yeah did you see anyone come up my register in the past 5 minutes?"
"Nah girl,nah. Theres not even anyone here. No ones been coming up to my register for I say 10-15 minutes at least."
"Thanks Zeyno"
"Hey Ricardo!"
"HEYY ____! What you be needing from the Ricardo baby?"
"Ricardo,you see anyone come up my register in 5 minutes?"
"Nah,no one. Only register to get anyone has been Catalina down on register 2. We just be all waiting here for people."
"Thanks Ricardo"
Ricky was looking at the clock above him which was on the stores wall near the exit. His back was turned to me and I tapped him on the shoulder. I wish I didnt though,when I took my finger back, it was all wet. Ewww,was that like gel or sweat? I didnt want to know.
"Excuse me, Ricky did you listen to my fellow employees?"
"_____, I dont have time to listen to what you or your fellow employees have to say. Just please get to your register while I settle matters that have suddenly come up to my attention in a department."
"Ok Ricky,you have fun with those matters in the womans department."
"Excuse me ___ did you say something?"
"Yeah,Ricky I said I wish I could do what you do,the way you make sure everything is organized in the store. "
"Why thank you ____. With that kind of attitude,you could get somewhere one day."
He walked off to the mens clothing but everyone knew that he walked threw the mens clothing to get to womans clothing and did whatever he did in that department.
"Yo ____ you got Ricky gooood. We were all crackin up!"
"Yeah ____,you always can make someone look a fool cant you?"
"Yeah guys,it's a gift."
"Excuse me girl over there! Are you open?!"
"Yes maam,number 7 is open. By the way my name is _____ not girl.
"_____ what a nice name. Would you be so nice as to ring me up with these items here in my cart?" "Certainly maam."
It is 10:07 A.M, March 31st 2009.
"I remember Rick being an idiot that day. I dont know why I remember so well him being like that. He was like that every day but on that day I can remember everything so clearly."
"Same here ____. Why didnt we ever speak about March 31st before? We've known each other for 10 years and been married for 6 years! We never even brought it up on the anniversary of the day we met all those years before. It would be me with something special for you and you something for me. Then,we'd just go on with our lives."
"Steevey,this is like what I learned in some psychology I wanted to take a few years back,about the human mind,um...what was it,hmm?"
"It's ok ____ if you cant remember,I cant remember half of what I learned in---"
"Hold it! Now I remember. Our minds are so use to things that we have that when it is taken away from us,the mind must cope and adapt to the new changes that has occured. To lose something precious and dear can make the brain go threw stress and threw that stress,the brain has to fix its self consciousness and change the habits that we learn to do with that something or someone. To actually get back what we lost,then the brain must rearrange it's self again and put back the old habits,all that stuff that it tried to erase it must put back. As human nature,we then take care and love more that something or someone. Steevey,I think that we almost lost each other today. We were never in this kind of predicament before although I have a feeling like I've gone threw this before."
"Gone threw before? What do you mean? I dont remember having any fatal accident. Your right though,when I was driving to work this morning I saw some commuters and I thought back to my travelling days. I just remember thinking too myself that it was great travelling because I met you at the end and then I had a feeling like something else happened on a train before. It's weird.
"That is weird Steevey,how can we just forget something if it is important? I can remember almost everything we did with each other since 10 years back. Its not like trying to remember your 1st grade science project."
"My project was too put plant seeds in a sponge and see if it would grow."
" Okay....well let me fix my point. Its not like trying to remember your first baby steps. Beat that!"
"Um....well I remember.....yeah."
"I thought so hmphhh."
"Anyway _____, that was a good day speaking to you on the train. Did we speak to each other that night? "
"Um...I dont think I can remember."
"Why?"
"I dont know. I havent thought back that long for awhile. I mean yeah I always remembered how you saved me from the two guys,I can even still remember their names. Johnny and Jack,so I also remember some of our conversation in the train. That night I was tired. I dont think thats important Steevey. I think whats important to remember is what happened to us those years back. I'm sure we were still young when whatever happened.
"Right ____,but I dont think whatever happened on the day we met."
"Probably not. But whatever happened it happened to both of us together because how can we both know there was something bad that happened.
"Wait,why do you think something bad happened ____?"
"Well come on Steevey,if something good had happened,dont you think we would remember it? Mostly I'll admit now,its just been you celebrating our first day we met. I celebrate every day I'm with you. The point is Steevey,if something bad had happened that day to both of us,I'm sure you would remember. Any other day...well I dont think you would remember because its JUST another day knowing me,not for the first time. You understand what I'm trying to get at Steevey?"
"___,just wow. My head must be just too slow to catch up with yours. That means your smarter than me today! I love you when you talk smart just like you did when you told me about children's eye colors."
"Steevey,this is serious here. It's great that we're taking a trip down memory lane together but like remember that you were in an accident! I was stalked by some weirdo in the parking lot! You told me you saw someone in the truck you thought you saw before! Steevey,something is like going down big here with us and I'm scared! You cant get us out of this because you have to be stuck here in this bed! What am I suppose to do when visiting hours are over?! I'm too scared to go home! Like what the hell? Something is going on with us Steevey! Sweet talk is over! I know we have a strong love but our love wont stop whoever or whatever's going on out there to get us! I just cant take it Steevey! I wish you could just be with me when I have to go home tonight! I'm sorry that like I'm raising my voice too! Like I need to get this all off my chest Steevey! Listen to me here! Dont tell me the drugs put you to sleep!"
"ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"
"Steevey,I know your awake. I know you can hear just like you heard me talk about that purse at the table. "
"Okay,fine so I'm up. ___ I cant believe your acting like this. First of all,it's not like you. Thats how I'am suppose to talk. Okay...but you want serious Steevey. Well...here he is ___. I say that we have nothing to fear in the present. It's just in our past something happened,it didnt affect our relationship or else we wouldnt be married but something happened and I think we're just being very paranoid. There shouldnt be anyone trying to get us, I didnt pick any fight with some guy at work. I think theres nothing we can do right now. Just because we want to remember something,doesnt mean it will just come like that! I know that we've someone or something but it could just be our minds playing tricks with us! We have to calm down! What the hell happened to us in less than an hour? Why are we talking like this?
"Steevey,I dont know. I feel so scared like I'm not in control of myself right now.
"____,thats impossible. Nothing has happened to us in the past hour. All we did is hug and then.... I guess I slept with you."
"What?! How'd we do that in here? You must be going crazy Steevey or maybe thats your something talking!"
"Hey,stay with me here ___. You know I meant like I slept on your shoulder. I think we fell asleep in each other's arms right?
"Yeah,I felt so comfortable with you and then I just had a dream of you saving me from those guys and what I was thinking when I met you and then I remembered everything we did,even that kiss.
"What? You had the same dream I did! I felt like I was reliving every moment of it. My heart beating fast and me thinking my head should I stay with her or not. You felt that way too?
"Yeah! Like exactly the same."
"Okay,thats weird ___"
"No,its not. You said so yourself that you wanted to make me feel better. Right before I fell asleep,I remember you said that you were going to take everything away and make me feel better like you did at the station."
"I said that and I meant that. Okay but _____,I just want to know why are we acting like this? Why are we sounding like theres a killer outside our door? Why arent we talking mushy mushy like everything is right in the world? When I woke up after the accident you were here happy to see me alive. Now...I'm alive and well but your freaked out and somehow Iam too! What's going on?
"Okay Steevey. We're not going anywhere with this thing about what happened to who and who did what? Why dont we take a deep breath. (Sigh)
(Sigh)
"Feel better Steevey?"
"Yeah.I feel a bit better. Everyone always said taking deep breaths helps out alot in difficult situations."
"Well,I guess everyone was right,werent they?"
"Mhmm,I guess so."
"Steevey,this may sound weird but...it's still so early in the morning only 10:17. We have till 9 p.m till visiting hours are over. I want to do whatever I have to do with you before the day is over. I feel like if we dont do whatever has to be done then when the clock strikes 12,something even worse will happen to us."
"____,nothing bad has happened to you. It's only me that has been in an accident and I thank God that I came out of it alive with just a deep scratch."
"Steevey,this calls for a time of psychology. I know I'm like studying Science right now but I think my 1st years of college will help us out here because thats when I took psychology."
"So,____ what do you expect us to do sitting in this hospital room?"
"I expect us too get things straightened out. I want us to remember everything thats happenned to us. Not everything but everything when we were 16. Our first year knowing each other. I just feel that there wasnt anything to happen to us after that. Dont ask me why Steevey,I just dont know why,just trust me on this."
"I was just going to say the same thing ____. Your right though. Whatever it is,maybe nothing at all even,we should try to remember. Even like I said if it is nothing,whats so bad about remembering our past right?"
"Steevey,your absolutely right."
" Okay ___,so what did you do after that Rick thing,anything important?"
"No,well it was a slow night so I spoke with my friends at the counter and thats about it,how about you?"
"Got home and I think I just spoke to some friends on the phone and iming too."
"Yeah! Iming,...wow I havent done that for agess! Like wow I'm surprised we still even remember that stuff!"
"Yeah no kidding,once we got to college we just stuck with the e-mails."
"Ok,Steevey so stick to the subject here before I slap your head."
"Ok ok ok! So...what did you do that night at your job?"
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Wow,why does time have to move so slow? Why is it that whenever I'm enjoying myself,thats when time moves its ***? Why is it whenever I'm doing the most boring crap,thats when time decides to slow itself down? Ughh. Ive only been at my register for like 45 minutes but it feels like 3 hours already. No one has approached my register with their useless shopping since that old lady came up. I cant believe she called me girl. Like hello? I wear a name tag that says in bright blue:
"Hello Customer! My name is ________! How can I assist you today?" with a bright yellow smiley face on the side of the tag. You like cant miss my name in blue dark letters. That lady just had to call me girl. What the hell was her problem? Shes lazy to not look at my tag? I was standing like 2 ft away from her. Okay,calm down. Your so bored that your complaining in your head about some lame lady. I got to find something to do with everyone. Oh hey,theres Zeyno. She's coming over to my register. Well...if she comes over to speak to me,well then everyone will just leave their reigsters and just come hang with me at mine.
"Hey ___,dont you wish we could just bust out of here and go see a movie right now?"
"Yeah,Zeyno. And after that we could go eat out!"
"Yeah Im pretty hungry. Where would you want to go?"
"Probably Uno's or something. I dont know. As long as whereever we go has some desert with some nice pie or something sweet...then I'm so there."
"You and your desert. Dont you think you should chill with the pie and stuff? Even when your hungry you say pie. Like right now I'm hungry and I could go for some chicken!"
"Yeah chiickaaan! I want to get my hands on some of that KFC ****." Thats Ricardo.
"KFC? Ricardo thats like the place everyone says has rats! I would never eat there. Imagine if I found like a rats *** in my chicken! Like ewwwwwwwww!"
"AHAHAHAHAHAH! Rats ***? Okay ___ I was so not expecting to hear that."
"Ahahahaha, ____ you know what ___? I still go for chickaan rats *** and all. Chicken is chicken to me. No rat is gonna change that."
"Okay but your going to KFC by yourself later. I'm so not going to a place with rats."
"I'm right with you ___. Sigh. We still have another 2 hours of this."
"Yeah no kidding Zeyno. I'm like so tired. I still have h.w to do after work and like I dont even think I could hang with you guys after work. I'd get home to late."
"Ahhh,so ____ its a good thing you didnt come too late tonight. Rick would have tried to fire your *** if you should up at the 7:30 time.
"Yeah Ricardo! I had to like almost speed down 290! I was like busting my beemers butt off. I was like in such a rush I almost even missed my exit! I thought I passed it and I was like ****! I was gonna go into a fit then I saw a sign that said my exit was for another mile so I was like phewww.
"Your Beemers one fast car ____. That thing kicks ***."
"Thanks Ricardo"
"So..___ you had to speed down 290 and all because the train came late?"
"Howd you know I was taking a train today?"
"Drrr?You like was tellin us all you were gonna skip today and take the train to Boston in the morning."
"OOOO,yeah I did. I've had a weird day for sure. My friends were kind of assholes in Boston. They like made me pay for everything. The subway,the food,the movie,everything was just kind of bad today for me.
"What makes it weird though?"
"Welllll.....I met a guy."
"You met a guy? Again?"
"___,yo girl how many guys you going to meet?
"Guys shut up! It wasnt like that! This guy was...different."
"Dont tell me you found a he/she."
"Aahahahahah!"
"Ahahahaha! Shut up Ricardo! This guy was definitely a guy. I friggin even kissed this guy."
"You what?! Yo this girl must be going locko on us Zeyno."
"Ill say. How can you kiss a guy in like less than a day?"
"Actually less than 2 hours."
"Were you high when this was all goin on?"
"Hey,this guy is different ok? He wasnt after a piece of me." He was like .................
It is 7:38 P.m, March 31st 1999
393kts(7:40:25):hey whats up?
jengaboy347(7:40:29):yo,I;m doing good Steve,how bout u?
393kts(7:40:35):tired,same as usual I guess.
jengaboy347:dude,your always tired. You always same the same thin everytime I say how about u?
393kts:because dude,it's true. I'm always tired. I friggin take a train and travel like 70 miles every day.
jengaboy347:I still think your wack to be doing that but hey thats your problemo,not mine. So,yo I got my coach yelling at me today.
393kts:for what? did you kick some guys *** again?
jengaboy347:nah. I wasnt too good quarterback at practice today. My arm just felt like crap.
393kts:dude,you throw too hard I'm sure. I suck at football but I know I was always throwing the ball wrong because with one throw my arm felt like I dislocated it or something.
jengaboy347:yeah...so..wanna invite Kiana?
393kts: Why not? This im needs some fun in it I guess dont it?
jengaboy347:no **** man. I think shes idle or away. But she prob wont accept the invite from me. Maybe from you.
393kts:why not you? why is it always me inviting her?
jengaboy347:dude, I dont know! maybe she likes you or somethin. she never accepts my invites. she just always does for you.
393kts:dude thts bc your always randomly dissin her.
jengaboy347:yo,she just has a big mouth. I have to speak my opinion dont i?
393kts:theres a saying that goes if you dont have nothing nice to say dont say it at all.
jengaboy347:whats that from? Confuscius?
393kts:I dont know ...jsut a saying. i prob would be sayin yes though if you were Chinese.
jengaboy347:i guess im not though. just ur american soulja boy.
393kts:ok so ill be invinting kiana. what was her sn again? its not on my list.
jengaboy347:Ilubyoudoo567
393kts:okay I'll invite her.
It is 7:40 P.m,March 31st 1999
Ilubyoudoo347:hey steve and whats your name again jenga?
jengaboy347:up yours.
Ilubyoudoo347:thats not very nice now is it Billy?
393kts: okay guys,quit it. just lets say hi and moooove on.
Ilubyoudoo347:ok so whats new steve?
393kts:um....nothing much. well...I met a girl today.
Ilubyoudoo347:lmao! omg! lmao! lmfao!
jengaboy347:ok dude thats just tooo funny.
393kts:OKAY why do u guys have to lol and stuff at me?
Ilubyoudoo347:bc thats like the funniest thing ive heard all day. you meet a girl? actually talk and get into a relationship?! lmao!
393kts:wait hold on! who said relationship? i just said one thing.
Ilubyoudoo347:steve,if it wasnt serious you wouldnt have brought it up and obviously you want to have a relatinship because your acting all defensive.
jengaboy347:im glad that Kiana came here because u always open ur mouth for the ladies dont u man?
393kts:i was getting to it with u man.
jengaboy347:i wasnt born yesterday man.
Ilubyoudoo347:so how is she? Is she a wild sexy girl?
393kts: ok ! that was so messed up especially hearing that from u kiana. maybe from bill its ok but u?
Ilubyoudoo347:what can i say?i jsut think like a guy sometimes. i guess im a tom boy.
393kts:ahaha well just calm down about it.
jengaboy347:ok dude so how was she?
393kts:well..we kissed.
jengaboy347:...............................
Ilubyoudoo347:no way! noooooooooooo way would u ever kiss a girl! omg! u kissing a girl and in one day?!
393kts:actually in like 2 hours.
393kts:ok hold on guys. im gonna have to call u up. um...my dad needs to use the internet.
Ilubyoydoo347:ok well you better not be running away from us. we know ur number.
jengaboy347:and where you live.
393kts:hey if i said im calling you guys then iam with the power of three way calling.
jengaboy347:wohoo
Ilubyoudoo347:okie then
It is 7:45 P.m,March 31st,1999
Okay I cant believe I just told Kiana and Bill that. Even they cant believe it! Well I want to tell someone about her. ____,shes so beautiful and the loveliest girl I know. To kiss her....thats the greatest feeling. To have someone elses lips on yours...someone's lips on yours that you actually care for,its the greatest feeeling in the world.
Hi this is me the author.and id like to say this story isnt finished yet. I started this story 2 months ago and got busy with school to never finish. i have time now..and before I write on more..i wanted to see what was the general feel people had when they read this. like boring? romantic? awwww material? =)
please give your views. constructive criticism and idea very much welcomed. Thanks for your time.
A Good story ?
Writer to writer, don't ever show the unfinished to the people, because people like different things, have different ideas, and different tastes. If you listen to people as you progress the novel or story while getting opinions from people, you'll end up changing your story so much that you end up with a collage of crap just impressed people. I understand you want opinions but write what you want - you'll always have an audience. Don't doubt yourself because, for me, the best thing about writing is the work - not the aftermath.
Reply:I just took like an hour and a half to read this and didnt want to stop!!! it was really good....you should finish it!!! you should write a book or something!! its really annoying not to read the ending!! FINISH PLEASE!!! Report It
Reply:i'll be honest and say that I didn't finish reading the whole thing. You writing style takes too many rabbit trails for the reader to be able to focus on the story. Keep a direct train of thought in your descriptions.
One good example is a sentence towards the beginning:
"I get out of our king sized Serta Bed, thats one good bed never had a bad nights sleep with that bed, and walk to the bathroom to take a shower."
It just doesnt flow very well. You might take out the "thats one good bed..." insert and use it as a seperate sentence somwhere else. Your punctuation also needs to give your words definintion. The reader needs to be interested, and not skipping over every other sentence because it is irrelevant. Don't just talk, SAY something. Keep my attention.
The story plot itself isn't too bad at all. I just need to hear your personality in the story. Less rambling and better sentence structure.
Reply:Your story bores me to sleep.
Please keep what you want to say or question short and brief, so that everybody can follow without waste of time, otherwise publish your short story into a booklet.
This is suppose to be a question and answer session, not writing a short story.
Sorry, no offence meant.
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