Jamal Hassan

February almost done and I'm ready to wear pants with pockets again instead of carrying everything like I'm training for some kind of bag endurance sport

My coffee got cold waiting for the delayed train and I had to drink it anyway because I paid $7 for it. This is peak commuter energy right here.

Valentine's Day on the subway is wild. So much forced eye contact, so much cologne. Sketched four people clearly on first dates. They looked terrified.

Traffic was so bad this morning I had time to sketch THREE people. Bad for my commute, great for my portfolio. Trade-offs.

Saw actual green buds on a tree by my stop today and suddenly I believe spring is real and not just something people made up to cope 🌱

Finally finished that audiobook. Stood up too fast, hit my head on the train door. The ending was worth it though?

The weather app lied to me. Said sunny, got freezing rain, missed my stop because I was staring at the lies on my phone. Do better, apps.

Groundhog Day joke: that rodent predicted 6 more weeks of winter but also 6 more weeks of me sketching tired commuters, so honestly fair trade

Guy next to me today was aggressively eating a tuna sandwich at 8 AM and I just... sketched him with extra fury 😤 #subwaylife

Why does someone ALWAYS clip their nails on the Red Line. Why is this a thing people do. I have questions.

My audiobook is at the good part and the 7:42 was 8 minutes late so I actually got MORE listening time. Silver linings exist.

Podcast rec: if you're stuck in traffic, try the new season of that transit history one. Makes waiting feel less pointless. #commutewins

February commute update: still freezing, still late, but I saw the first crocus poking through the snow at the station and I almost cried 🌷

Sketched this guy on the 7:42 this morning who was genuinely having a full conversation with his reflection in the window. Art or madness? Honestly couldn't tell.