Trains

So, total change from my last blog. Thought I'd talk about something other than myself. Yeah, I know, you're all distraught. So, I was on a train to London the other day, which is about a 40 minute journey for me, and when I get on the carriage is pretty much empty, maybe 6 people total. But, by the time we got to Waterloo, the entire carriage, and I imagine the entire train, was crammed with people, every available seat was taken and there were a lot of people standing. Now, I had my Ipod in for most of the journey so it wasn't until the last two or three stops, when I stopped the music, that i realised something. Silence. The only sounds were the occasional flick of a page or the overhead voice announcing stops. Now, if your a frequent traveller, this may sound normal to you, but since I don't often take train journeys on my own, it really stood out. I mean, there were at least 40 people crammed in that space, which to be honest, wasn't huge, and not a single one was talking. So, I started wondering, why? I mean, I'm not saying swop emails with everyone you ever meet on a train, and I'm not saying you'll meet your best friends on a train. But, would it hurt to say hello to your fellow commuters? Tell someone you like their scarf? Recommend a book similar to the one they're reading if you know it? Even just exchange pleasantries? I mean, some people spend hours commuting, and why not fill it with conversation, even intellectual debates? It can't hurt your brain to process some thoughts, in fact it probably helps prepare you for a day of work or whatever your doing. So, just a thought, next time your in a silent train, be the brave one, say hello to someone. Pick carefully though, choose someone who doesn't have headphones in, doesn't seem to be deep into a book, and someone who just generally looks nice. Whats the worst that can happen? They ignore you, they tell you to leave them alone? Or you make your journey more interesting, and maybe brighten their day. Think about it. Love and Laughter to you all. ox.