Derelict Blogger Who Always Stays Clear of the Closing Doors

I confess my sins. Sorry!

Of late, neglecting the indulgent pleasure of blogging. Am I turning into one of those rushing around no face expression people? There's often much to tell, but there is so much non-computer time of life that needs to be absorbed and spent. Maybe it's because the weather has gotten better. Maybe I am a fair-weather blogger.

I have a story though. There's been a dearth of weird happenings... or maybe I'm just xiguan now. But, luckily, came across one of those beautiful moments when China collides with NYC.

So i share... a subway moment:

Some Chinese kid was going bonkers on the train. His mom starts yelling at him in Chinese, and he was running around and whooping and stuff, and yelling back in Chinese and spitting, etc.

Then, all of a sudden, mid-Chinese, he stops; and in perfect English, tones as bold as brass, he says "NEXT STOP 23rd St. ELY AVE TRANSFER AVAILABLE TO THE 7, THE E, AND THE V". Exactly like the subway announcer does it, word for word.

Seconds later, right on time, the conductor makes the real announcement, but of course included the enthusiastic "stay clear of the closing doors"... so the kid immediately makes the whole announcement again, plus that addendum.

Then they went back to yelling in Chinese.

Thankful for weird Chinese moments.