I spend a LOT of time on public transportation. I use the subway, streetcar, and bus system and actually really enjoy it! I find it rather relaxing, since I don’t have to focus on anything, don’t need to stress about traffic or distractions. I just listen to music, read, and watch people.

Actually, just between you and me,  I have a secret hobby. I hold my phone in front of me as if I’m listening to music or surfing the web, and actually (shhh!) I take pictures of people.

Why on earth would I take pictures of strangers? I’m not sure! Partly because it’s fun being sneaky about it (really, they have no idea), and also, I truly enjoy capturing moments.

Like shy love:

And see, this gal’s got her own stealth moves… using her sunglasses to be able to stare at anybody without them knowing. She’s probably staring right at me; but little does she know, I’m snapping photos of her.

And this girl was standing so close to me in the doorway of the subway. I couldn’t help but be fascinated at her nails, and how high her skirt is hiked up. *snap*

Here’s a good one – this woman was reading the Bible next to me. Neat! But wait, she’s hiding it behind another book! I don’t know if that’s funny or sad. Probably a bit of both.

But what I love most of all is how many people read! It’s incredible!

My students have mentioned too, how impressed they are with the number of people taking out books, magazines or newspapers to read on their daily commutes.

The Metro is a daily newspaper that’s free at all subway stations and all around the city. It’s not the best quality, but it’s still young, and has improved even in the last year. It gets people reading and interested – that’s great!

Look at this – all of them are engrossed in something.

It’s inspiring!