The Perfect Jeepney Seat.
Mood: Thoughtful
Music: Fallout Boy - Dance Dance
It occured to me today that I don't know the ideal place to sit on a jeepney when riding one, even though I ride them practically every day. Examining the options, you have either close to the driver all the way in, towards the middle, or near the exit. I think it was natural tendency for me to sit near the driver at first, I don't know why, but I soon became very aware of the barrage of lose change that comes your way with the accompanying "Bayad po." Yeah, talk about hassle, especially if you're trying to zone out and not do anything while minding your own business. Or when you're trying to listen to that one really kick ass song as loud as possible on your ipod/discman/what-have-you and the people next to you poke you or tell you to take your headphones off so they can pass you their change to give to the driver. Oh joy.
But then again, you don't wanna sit near the exit as well... you have to deal with the constant passage of people. People getting on the damn tin truck, and people getting off the thing. And not matter where you sit, it's bloody hot anyways. At least during the daytime. If the fact that the sardine can on wheels insulates enough heat to roast a small animal isn't enough to titilate your sweatglands, the bodyheat created by the usual horde of people that pack into those things like circus clowns into those tiny circus cars surely will. But I mean.. it's cheap and effective transpo. And sometimes it's the only way to get where you're going. Not to mention it's a beloved part of our local culture, along with the tricycle/pedicab, kesong puti, the Philippine eagle, excessive u-turn slots, tardiness, traffic, pointing with our mouths and "psst..." among many other things.
Sitting in the middle might make you prone to an equally annoying dose of both the "Bayad po's" and "Excuse po." Hmm. Decisions, decisions. Then there are just those times that the damn thing is so packed and the conductor or driver tells you to get in and you're like... "Where?!" But I digress. Moving on, the pros of riding a jeep at night are many. It's usually pretty cool no matter where you sit with the breeze coming in through, and the amount of passengers on average is usually reduced, meaning having to worry about less people "Bayad po-ing" and "Excuse me po-ing" you. Perhaps the only con might be that it's less safe? But when you have no choice. Well. That's self-explanatory. Or when you're on a tight budget. That's self-explanatory too. And so, I have come to the conclusion that finding the right seat on a jeepney is a secret and challenging artform-one which many don't even consider, let alone try and practice. (myself included. Well. Maybe not after this) But, for all that blabbing, I still don't know where that ideal puesto for your ass inside the tin can on wheels is. Please post your ideas. Happy commuting all.
WELL DUH IN THE FRONT BUT YOU BARELY EVER GET TO RIDE THERE!!!! Haha.
Music: Fallout Boy - Dance Dance
It occured to me today that I don't know the ideal place to sit on a jeepney when riding one, even though I ride them practically every day. Examining the options, you have either close to the driver all the way in, towards the middle, or near the exit. I think it was natural tendency for me to sit near the driver at first, I don't know why, but I soon became very aware of the barrage of lose change that comes your way with the accompanying "Bayad po." Yeah, talk about hassle, especially if you're trying to zone out and not do anything while minding your own business. Or when you're trying to listen to that one really kick ass song as loud as possible on your ipod/discman/what-have-you and the people next to you poke you or tell you to take your headphones off so they can pass you their change to give to the driver. Oh joy.
But then again, you don't wanna sit near the exit as well... you have to deal with the constant passage of people. People getting on the damn tin truck, and people getting off the thing. And not matter where you sit, it's bloody hot anyways. At least during the daytime. If the fact that the sardine can on wheels insulates enough heat to roast a small animal isn't enough to titilate your sweatglands, the bodyheat created by the usual horde of people that pack into those things like circus clowns into those tiny circus cars surely will. But I mean.. it's cheap and effective transpo. And sometimes it's the only way to get where you're going. Not to mention it's a beloved part of our local culture, along with the tricycle/pedicab, kesong puti, the Philippine eagle, excessive u-turn slots, tardiness, traffic, pointing with our mouths and "psst..." among many other things.
Sitting in the middle might make you prone to an equally annoying dose of both the "Bayad po's" and "Excuse po." Hmm. Decisions, decisions. Then there are just those times that the damn thing is so packed and the conductor or driver tells you to get in and you're like... "Where?!" But I digress. Moving on, the pros of riding a jeep at night are many. It's usually pretty cool no matter where you sit with the breeze coming in through, and the amount of passengers on average is usually reduced, meaning having to worry about less people "Bayad po-ing" and "Excuse me po-ing" you. Perhaps the only con might be that it's less safe? But when you have no choice. Well. That's self-explanatory. Or when you're on a tight budget. That's self-explanatory too. And so, I have come to the conclusion that finding the right seat on a jeepney is a secret and challenging artform-one which many don't even consider, let alone try and practice. (myself included. Well. Maybe not after this) But, for all that blabbing, I still don't know where that ideal puesto for your ass inside the tin can on wheels is. Please post your ideas. Happy commuting all.
WELL DUH IN THE FRONT BUT YOU BARELY EVER GET TO RIDE THERE!!!! Haha.
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