Crazy day

Fridays are always a bit crazy, as work is busier. I barely made it to the bus today, running to catch it. Brandy got home later than usual, and I was late getting ready while preparing lunch. It was SO busy at work that my co-workers weren't prepared for me to replace them when I got there - too busy! Then, when I left to go home, the office was backed up as well. I would be late for my bus home.

Dan knew this, and offered a ride. He gave me a ride along with another coworker Dian to Bloomington. I was dropped off at the Mall of America, and took the light rail home.

On the train, I sat next to two young ( 18 and 19) . They were followed by a drunken guy who claimed he was 27. He was trying to make it to some club downtown, yet wasn't wearing a jacket on a rather chilly night. He had no money for the train either(!), asking the girls for $1.50, which they never gave him.We told him about how transit cops would catch him if he didn't pay, but he didn't seem bothered.

The girls pretty much giggled and laughed at how insane this drunk guy was. He attempted flirting, but it was so pointless. " You girls are so beautiful. How about you go out with me tonight to the club." Also asking them out for dinner, which I then asked how he would pay without any money. Of course he considered me an obstructionist towards his goal, but didn't consider me a threat. Except at one point he did think that I was talking about his mom, even though I said the word mall.

The girls and I departed the train at the Franklin Avenue Station, and said goodnight, after the hilarious discussion with a drunk heading to downtown. I got home 30 minutes later than usual, but was thankful to be home rather than stranded at work. I cannot wait until light-rail is built to Eden Prairie. That will greatly improve my mobility to Scott County. I do plan on enrolling in HourCar soon, but that doesn't help when my employers live so far out.