The Pink Shoe Diaries

When i worked in Boston, I used to remark on how I saw the same people every day on my commute. Smokes with a Book Girl, and Faux Louis Vuitton Bag Girl, and let's not forget Snores and Drools Guy. But just because I now drive to work hasn't changed the fact that I leave for work and return home from work the same time and same way as a whole bunch of people. Only this time they are distinguishable from each other not by what they wear or do on the train, but what ridiculous bumper stickers they have on their car.

First we have "Thought Criminal" guy, who i actually kind of like since he is not some hippie in a Volvo, but like a 50 year old guy in a minivan. A little Orwellian reference first thing in the always perks me up. Plus it always puts the song "Smooth Criminal" in my way which is also a good way to start off the morning.

Then we have "She Shoots, She Scores" woman who i admit i loathe. What is that saying supposed to mean? Women can play sports too? No shit. What's next? a "She votes!" sticker or maybe a "She can legally own property" sticker? I hate you.

I do have a soft spot in my heart for "Women make great leaders: You're following one right now". Even though it's kind of corny..the first time I read it I was like "what? oh yeah! she's right I AM following one!".

I feel we shouldn't leave the vanity plates out either so I must give a shout out to the awesome old lady who drives the Cadillac with the "Old Bag" license place. And also to the guy who drives the SUV with the license plate that is the same three initials as a guy I went to high school with and every day he passes me I nearly kill myself trying to get a glimpse of who it is and if it is really him.

I, of course, have neither a vanity plate or a bumper sticker because the way I drive I really don't need my car to have any distinguishing characteristics so that I can be hunted down at a later date. But I enjoy my Route 128 campadres and the sense of routine they afford my morning and evening commute.