thursday march 22

today i got on the bus and headed immediately for the only available empty double-seat. as i went to sit down, the girl in the seat in front began moving her stuff off the aisle seat beside her, as if i'd wanted to claim that spot. when i settled behind her, she asked if she should move her stuff, or if i was okay? i was good. about 10 minutes later, she removed her headphones and began making small talk, which lasted for the rest of the bus ride. by the time i got off the bus, she had determined that, entirely by coincidence, i had been in her kindergarten class, 15 years ago. i have no recollection.