Category: Daily Commute

Ladies, He’s a Free Man

You know, there's a certain entertainment value that comes along with riding the MTA trains to work. Take this image, for instance. I happened to see this sign as I exited the train and grabbed the phone-cam to document it:   Those big blurs hide the man's phone numbers. Evidently he's so desperate for lovin' … Continue reading Ladies, He’s a Free Man →

You’re Missing A Few Family Members, Dude

This, my friends, is why I carry my camera to work every day. While waiting for the train to pass, I spotted one of those godforsaken die-cut “family” stickers on the rear window of the SUV directly in front of me. You know, the ones with the names of the family members directly below each … Continue reading You’re Missing A Few Family Members, Dude →

Stink. Stank. Stunk.

There are times when I board the Metro and think to myself “Man, this thing smells like watermelon Jolly Ranchers and cocoa butter.” I tolerate it since, well, such is the joy of public transportation. And for the most part, it’s not all that bad. Then there are days when you sit next to the … Continue reading Stink. Stank. Stunk. →

Exclusive: Delay/Arrests on L.A.’s MTA Blue Line

UPDATED 8:30pm Let's start over from the beginning, shall we? I boarded the Blue Line at about 7:50am. When I got on the train I noticed a longer-than-usual delay after the doors closed. We proceed to the next stop at Del Amo. The train stopped and the doors opened--and they stayed open. About five minutes … Continue reading Exclusive: Delay/Arrests on L.A.’s MTA Blue Line →

Gah, This Sucks

While going from the Blue Line to the Green Line train today, I checked to make sure I had my ID holder which contains my monthly train pass, business card, and access keys to the building. Before I approached the escalator I glanced down and yep, the ID holder was there. I tugged on it … Continue reading Gah, This Sucks →