That's just gross!!

Germs, germs everywhere

Even on a little pear,
Germs germs all around,
Even on the dirty ground.
Germs, germs make me sick,
Especially on a candy stick.
Germs, germs are so small,
They make us sick and then we stall!

Dear Lady on Bus 130,

This morning while I was riding the bus I noticed that you got on a stop after I did and the bus was crowded so you took the last possible seat which was across from me.  Now I realize that being on the bus means that my personal space is no longer mine but some boundaries still need to be set.  I am not usually the one to complain about such matters because in ways I am a self-proclaimed germ-a-phobe but in other ways I am not, I grew up around more boys than girls.  Playing with dirt, worms, and frogs became a sport.  But ever since getting pregnant I have tried to make sure that I keep myself free from the germs that seem to come stay with for long periods of time even though they are unwelcome.  I know that you are probably like me and hate being sick because it is not really all that fun except maybe the fact of staying home and being in pajamas is the best way to take a day off from everyday.  I know you are sick but really do you have to cough without covering your mouth?!  I really didn't appreciate the shower I received as you coughed your lungs out and your spit landed on my face which I tried so discreetly to wipe away without you noticing. I understand that you are older and have been probably taught to cough in your hand to stop the spread of germs and while that grosses me out a lot; I feel like that would have been a lot better than your spit landing all over my face. 

So next time you have the urge to cough can you please cover your mouth with your hand or arm so that I am not receiving an unexpected shower that is clearly unwelcome. 

Yours truly, 

Please don't spray it!

So usually I try not to complain about life, but I had to blog about my disgusting experience on the bus today.  Ever since becoming pregnant I have become more aware of germs than ever before.  I have NOT gotten to the point where I want to live in a bubble but I appreciate it when people wash their hands constantly especially after blowing their nose, or coughing on their hands.  This is not my first experience this winter season with enduring the spray of one's germs.  I had an older lady in a class project I was working on come to school sick.  She at least covered her mouth when she coughed and sneezed but then right after doing so proceeded to wipe her germs all over my papers or the desk.... just gross!!   Now I am not trying to offend anyone and tried to direct my letter in a humorous light because I was hoping to just raise a bit of awareness about germs and how quickly they spread.   So please the next time you get sick just remember that we're taught to share but I sure don't want you to share those nasty germs!