jersey pencil skirt (Old Navy, $20)
white tank (a.n.a. @ JCP, $8)
stripe sweater (Nicole by Nicole Miller @ JCP, $25)
black belt (MNG by Mango @ JCP, $15)
ceramic watch (Fossil via TJ Maxx, $39)
black fishnets (Simply Vera by Vera Wang @ Kohl's)
zipper booties (Dollhouse via Marshalls, $25)
I want to rant discuss the (unspoken) rules of the CTA, because it's my blog, and I can.
- You should start moving towards the doors when the train is pulling into your stop, or when it is near your stop, NOT when the doors are open at the stop before yours. If you do this, everyone will assume the current stop is your stop, and act accordingly. Therefore, if I'm behind you, and this is MY stop, I will assume you are going to exit the doors, NOT stop moving right before the exit, impeding me from getting off on my stop. I will then panic because I don't want to miss my stop.
- If you are sitting on the inside and need to get out, and the person next to you is wearing headphones, and their eyes are closed, DO lightly tap them on the shoulder to get their attention and signal you need to get out. DO NOT repeat the same statement over and over, when it should be clear they can't hear you, as they're wearing GIGANTIC HEADPHONES. Also, DO NOT waive your hand frantically in front of their face. The previous was slightly stupid, this is just plain rude.
- When exiting the CTA station on the escalator, if space allows, STAND on the right, WALK on the left.
- For Pete's sake, when you get in the train car, MOVE! There are, most-likely, several other bodies behind you. We all need to get in; move with a purpose. If you want to stand, that's fine, but I see 1 seat available, and you're making it very difficult for me to win it. I don't want to push, but I will, if it means I can land a seat, and nap on my way home.
- As the conductor has stated, several times now, move to the middle of the car.
If there's any rules I missed, let me know in the comments. Happy transitting!
