Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Rat watch

What a day.. While waiting for a ride, I was approached by a man who said he was lost and and needed directions. I tried to guide him back to the destination. I noticed that he didn't really pay attention since his eyes were wandering up and down. I don't know--maybe not everyone is fond of Kermit The Frog t-shirts. It became clear that he wasn't interested in directions. As I was getting ready to go, he said he had an office down the road and asked if I knew anyone who needed work...No, I didn't know anyone. Of course I'm slow, so I got it later....

What the hell? What gave this person such an impression? Bastards like this give a bad name to people who are really lost. Ladies be careful. I felt bad about myself. Why should I right? I wasn't wearing provocative clothing. The Kermit shirt was slightly fitted. No makeup. Flip flops. Jeans. Some years ago, a similar incident happened at the library. The person claimed to be new in town, and wanted to meet Indian people. He insisted that I give my phone number (wrong one!). Something smelled rat all over, so I took off. Very pushy for a stranger.

It's always better to trust intuitions. ALWAYS! Note to self: join a karate class.

3 comments:

Aaron said...

+1 for self-defence classes.

Fitted Kermit shirts? Where can I buy Sarah one? :D

Duck said...

Huh? So he was propositioning you on the street? Weird stuff. This kind of thing doesn't happen to guys. Well, at least not me anyway. Hmm...

The Egg said...

DA-Heck yeah! Look at the latest tragedy in Kansas. I was horrified to learn that it happened in a TARGET parking lot. Bastard!!!! Hope he gets a deserved sentence. Ironically, that's where I got the Kermit shirt. Or try online..

Duck-Yeah who knows? I was outside a bookstore. Very bizzare since he didn't give a crap about directions. That's why I was pissed. And to think that he had the nerve to mess with Kermit!! He looked like any other businessman. Now that I think of it..a very shady one. Duck it might happen to you. A male friend got jacked in Eastern Europe. He thought the European beauties were interested in him. Next thing you know he's taken to a bar where he's forced to fork the dough. They were part of a stunt to rob naive tourists. Rats come in all varieties...