People watching
 

I just spent the past 10 minutes watching a young, homeless couple wake up from their sleeping spot on the roof of the auto repair place across the street. They gathered some (but not all) of their stuff and headed off...climbed down the back of the building, and peed in the bushes before beginning their day.

I wonder where they're going next? And how they are ended up homeless?

*sigh*


Do you people watch? Invent stories for the stangers you pass on the street?

Please tell me I am not the only one!

Sometimes I'll do that. It's usually while I'm in the waiting room at my pulmonologist. I'll see the other patients waiting to see their doctors and I'll sort of let my mind wander and try and come up with what I think their situation may be and if perhaps they are going through similar things as me.

I hate to say it but I probably wouldn't let myself try and come up with a story for the couple you saw today. It's just so depressing to even think about that I guess I sort of block it out of my mind. I'm very ashamed to admit that.

I always people watch, just immersing in people, what they do (and don't) and why.

I don't make up stories or such, just watch (and sometimes perv).

Lord knows I do. My last trip I spent several hours in 2 different airports. There's a place you can see extremes on all sides of humankind!

I do. A lot of times when I've gone shopping with my wife, she'll keep shopping and I'll find a bench to just sit back and watch the people going to and fro. Not sure I've tried to imagine stories to go with those I see, but do sometimes wonder what they're shopping for or looking for. But, now that I have the idea, it might be fun to imagine a scenario with the person or people involved. :)

People are endlessly interesting. And sometimes it's hard to tell much about a person's background unless oyu really study them....I just wish I had time to do it more!

i'm also a people watcher, especially with my kids. well, the older one anyway. the boy can't sit still long enough. :p

someitmes we try to make up stories only 'cause i love to spark her imagination, expressive language skills and capacity for empathy.

I do people watch, especially at airports when I am waiting for my next flight. I am always impressed with the diversity of our world.

I love to people watch. I don't take enough opportunities to do so though.

I watch people all the time....... goes with the job, I guess!! Although, sometimes who/what I see can form the basis for a story, like the one I wrote last Xmas..........

.......it's here, somewhere!

DM

I people watch and YES I do make a story of their actions. In thinking about it it seems I usually make up stories about the sadder cases. Hmmmmm...I hadn't realized that till now.

I love to people watch. I find their subconscious movements and actions fascinating.


But it's not much fun after they turn the lights off. :(

Apparently...people watching has attracted the attention of someone else.


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Was anyone else holding their breath, hoping not to see a picture of their parents...or themselves? :yikes:

This morning, the people on the roof have a blue tarp over them and their stuff. It's raining. I wonder if it's warm under the tarp, and what they're doing in there. :hot:

I people watch, but my secret is that I look at crotches and wonder what is hidden behind the zipper.