Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 8:20 a.m.

I went to my favorite restaurant, Caro Mio for dinner the night before this morning. Caro Mio has excellent Italian food and is known for not skimping on the garlic.

A well-dressed man was sitting in the window seat and I took the aisle seat. At Fullerton, he got up like he was going to exit the train. Instead who stood in the aisle - rather than sit - the entire ride to Lake. I felt bad that my over pungent odor offended but then I thought, "it's just garlic - I still showered".

I didn't have any sympathy for him once I rationalized that.


Monday, October 23, 2006 - 1:15 p.m.

Had the day off so headed downtown for lunch. I was taking the el home with my friend Jacki and we sat by an "Out of Order" door. We were captivated the whole ride with how long people took to notice the sign and run to another door.

Some people were really quick. Some - like this well-dressed asian youth in perfect matching white clothes and shoes with distressed designer jeans - almost didn't amke it.

I wondered how many times that I have boarded and rode the "el" only to find myself at my destination with no recollection of the previous ride.