The Train Ride

This adventure actually happened a few weeks ago, but just now i am writing it down.

We had gone to the capital for my birthday because i wanted to eat subway. It takes 2 hours to get there, but it was well worth it! The whole was wonderful, everyone was having fun and laughing. It wasn't until the way back till things started to get ugly. Before we got on the train, we saw people selling little fold up stools. We were confused on why they were doing this, why would people need stools at a time like this. We soon realized why. As we got on the train i had a sinking feeling, there is nowhere for us to sit. Just because we had bought tickets for a seat, did not mean a seat would be guaranteed. Some how we managed to find 2 empty seats, but we were quickly told that they were not ours. Not wanting to cause an argument, we got up in quest to find more seats. It soon became apparent that there were no where for us to sit, by this time my heart was pounding and i was frustrated. "how can we stand up for 2 and a 1/2 hours?" i wondered. Before i go further in my story i must remind you i was with my mom, my two little sisters and my good friend Dawn. I didn't know how my sisters and my mom, let a lone me, stand up for such a long period of time. Inside i wanted to go crazy but by some miracle i stayed calm. For one of the only times in my life I was the calm one while my mom was freaking out. By now we were standing in silence, leaning on a filthy wall, letting the train sway us back and forth. I kept telling myself i wasn't tired but after only 30 minutes, I wanted to sit. Being bored, i looked at my surroundings. There were people everywhere, all crowded around. It seemed that a cigarette was in the hand of every man on the train. Then i noticed the walls, climbing up was a cockroach, i wanted to scream but i merely said "Don't look behind you." Of course everyone looked then turned away wishing they had not seen it. Out of curiosity i asked my friend how long we had been on the train, she answered only 45 minutes. I began to realize mom was tearing up, trying not to let anyone notice. I knew she needed to sit, she would never make it. I turned to Dawn and whispered "We need to find somewhere for mom and the girls to sit." She nodded. She went off and 15 minutes later mom and my sisters were sitting on a bed. Little did we know, the train had been going for 30 hours. Dawn and i said goodbye to Mom and the girls then we proceeded to roam around the train until we got to our stop. as soon as we stepped of the slow, filthy beast, we screamed in delight. "WE ARE FREE!!" Dawn and I yelled together. I'm not sure how i had so much energy, let a lone patience, but I'm thankful. When i look back on it I smile, it was a great experience! Maybe not the best, but i can now write about it and share it with others.

THE END

This is a true story. It was a crazy night :P

The picture is of Dawn and I taken on my itouch, i regret i didnt take my camera..

---Xiwang