Three Things, Minus One

Today was a funny day, although it's hard to say that this day stands out more than any other in NYC--something odd, funny and unusual happens every day. But three particular things stuck in my mind today.

1. When I got off the 6 train at 33rd Street, there was a pair of shoes stuck up on the gate. It struck me as quite funny, so I took out my cell phone and snapped a few pictures. That got me some strange looks from a couple of older business men, especially after I explained why I was taking the pictures, which only added to my amusement.

2. I love being on the subway when school lets out. (I also dread it at the same time because the kids are so loud and the train gets crowded fast!) I hear the funniest stuff from the kids (preteens and teenagers) when I eavesdrop on their conversations. (Okay, eavesdropping may be wrong, but it's totally unavoidable!) Today I heard a conversation between a couple of teens. One girl had her sidekick stolen. (I believe a sidekick is an mp3 player, but I may be wrong. If anyone knows for certain what it is, please feel free to school me!) And she thought she knew who took it. The young man was explaining what he would do if if someone took his--he was showing off some fighting moves--and exclaimed, "I mean you take my sidekick, that's like my wife." Funny; right? I smiled all the way as I transferred from the L to the G.

3. Okay, I know there was a third thing today that I found particularly funny, odd or unusual, but for the life of me I can't remember what it is. Am I getting so old that I'm losing my memory? Hmmm, maybe. And why didn't I just name this post 'Two Things' and not admit that I was losing my memory? I can't remember why. And now that I think about it, maybe that kid said 'life' and not 'wife.' That would make more sense. I must be losing my hearing, too!