An Observational Narrative

Public transportation is something I definitely have experience in, yet the anxiety never really dissipates. I’ve traveled. Six countries, in fact, utilizing all the public transportation system Europe had to offer. As a young adult from South Florida, I never had to rely on busses, trains, or subways, but as a writer, my mind was open to any and all experiences outside of my comfort zone. The experiences I gained overseas were both positive and negative ones. I encountered brash Londoners on “The Tube” (their word for the subway) that made a fuss about my American friend resting her feet on the seats in front of her as she relaxed on the ride back from SoHo. This led to a short-lived brawl with a bunch of British strangers that resulted in us getting called offensive names, some pushing and shoving, and eventually a quick exit on the next available stop!