today

Today did not start out as a good day, but luckily it became better in time. After the more-than-futile attempts to get up, I managed to drag myself under the shower. After the well-deserved cleansing process and toweling, the towel hanger went to pieces. Literally. So there I was, in the bathroom, without a stitch of clothing on, repairing my towel hanger. I'm sure I was a sight to behold. Got dressed, collected the garbage (to be disposed on my way to work) and left the apartment, being late already (of course). After taking care of the garbage, I head towards the bus station, but I realize I left my cell phone at home. So needless to say, I turned back, walked those 3 stories up, collected my cell phone, put those earphones in their designated place (my ears that is), turned on the music and was off. 

At the bus station, since I had to wait for the bus I took out my book (reading The vampire Armand by Anne Rice) at the moment. Now I have to explain something : when I read I lose all contact with the outside world. So I had to look up more than once, not to miss the bus. After a couple of minutes, the trusted mode of public transportation approaches and I settle in comfortably for my journey. A couple of minutes into said journey, I feel a pair of eyes. Actually there were more than a few. People were looking at me like I was from a different planet. Simply because I was reading. On the bus. Well, I think it's better than to stare at people or God knows what else. I was in my own little world and people disapproved of it. Like I give a damn. Let them stare. 

I'm sure most people have not read many books, nor are they inclined to change that. And since the city is invaded with banks, cell phone stores and mall-type units, while bookstores are becoming an endangered species, I'd say culture suffers a great blow. Wouldn't you?