Wednesday 7:55 a.m.

This morning got a slightly early start and things were really nice as I approached the el on what appeared to be a slightly warmer day. Also with a kick to my step as I got to the platform and the train was approaching right away.

got on and got a seat. The train seemed empty for rush hour. Not that I am complaining about that.

When I got to Belmont, it seemed that the train was empty b/c everyone was waiting for red line on the Belmont station. I saw a friend who seemed to be determined to get on the red line now with her husband rather than wait for the next train (she was actually docile about this and I just followed more like a leming than giving any protest about this).

The oddest thing happened at Fullerton, nearly half the train emptied. It was weird. l had never seen that happen previously but my friend groaned about "I hate the fullerton station" so this must occur. She was pushed my some madman trying to get out like the doors were going to close and never let him out.