haven't been able to find much time to come in here cos i just took on an assignment. but must quickly warn you guys about something which happened to me last fri!
was on the mrt heading to meet a friend for dinner and when i got to my stop, i "excuse me" my way to the door to get out. this man who was right in front of the door "siammed" to let everyone else before me out, then when it came to me, he looked at me, and decided to get out too.
i thought, how nice, must be because i fat and he wanted to give me more space to move, and that he would get back in once i had waddled out. but no. he waited outside the door for me to get out then walked almost side-by-side with me to the escalator. i felt a little uncomfortable so i deliberately slowed down. wa lau, he slowed down too and when he got to the escalator (damn crowded ok), he didn't get on but sort of stood at the side, like waiting for something like that.
he finally got onto the escalator just as i got to it. i dilly-dallied again and got onto it a few steps after him. he stood sideways and glanced down at me quickly and i thought, can't be interested in me, right? upon reaching the next level, he drifted around before turning right to get to the turnstiles and i decided to turn left, but suddenly, he turned around again and walked behind me!!!
really didn't feel right so i walked sideways to go to the control station (didn't go out) and called the friend i was supposed to meet and told her to meet me at the control instead. the fella, upon seeing me make the phone call next to the control station, promptly disappeared.
i believe what happened was that the fella must've sort of made a last-minute decision to follow me upon seeing how fat and clumsy i am, and perhaps find a chance to quickly grab my bag and run since i probably won't be able to give chase plus i was holding a really easy to grab short-handled tote bag. he's like in his 20s, a skinny indian chap. definitely not my friend or anyone i might've gotten to know anywhere (in fact don't look local). after this incident, it suddenly dawned on me that we, along with the elderly and other less mobile folks, are really easy pickings for anyone looking to commit a snatch theft.
have decided not to carry any hand-held bags when i am out alone; sling bags and backpacks are a better option. do be more alert too ok, everyone. goodnight!