Watching

 A lovely artist that caught my eye back in February. Photo is my own.

I don’t know what to write about. So, I am people watching. I am essentially procrastinating. I’m bored. Because of this I have decided to just keep people watching and tell you about the people that stick out to me the most. I hope you enjoy, as this is my favorite hobby.

First, I will set the scene. I am sitting at a table alone; three chairs surround me. To my left is a busy coffee bar, and to my right are more tables. Directly in front of me I can see a classroom and where students are coming in and out.

Now for the people:

1.      We’ll call this first-person Sam. Sam is wearing a shirt that is white with pictures on the back. Their hair is short, but long enough to fully cover the back of their head. It is being held back with a pair of sunglasses; black lenses, glold frames. The U.S. Open Men’s Singles match is playing on their laptop… they seem very invested. They’re also drinking an iced coffee, maybe eating a bagel. I am not sure; I can’t tell from here. They intrigue me. Why tennis? Why now, at a table in the fashion building? Did they thrift the shirt or was it bought new? What flavor do they have in their coffee, if any?

2.     Second person… hmmm, they shall be called Jesse. Jesse is sitting in the back of the classroom that is right across form my table. The first thing I notice about them is how bored they seem. Like they just yawned four times. BORED. Jesse is interesting for reasons other than just seeming bored. They have long black hair and very prominent eyebrows. From where I sit, they seem to be wearing a denim button down shirt, a strange choice considering its 90 degrees outside. They also keep zoning out at the back of the girl sitting in front of them. She’s in a few of my classes, so I recognize her. She’s wearing a white T-shirt. A much more rational choice. Bac to Jesse, I don’t think they’re staring, because they still seem uninterested in their surroundings. I think Jesse is just well, bored. I picked Jesse because being bored is relatable. I also can’t help but ask myself what it is they’re learning that’s so boring; it causes one to yawn four times in a row.

3.     My next victim is Joe. They chew with their mouth open, and for a very long time. The last bite of their bagel was chewed for at least 30 seconds. I feel like that’s a long time to chew. Joe is sporting a dusty pink color knit pullover, jean shorts, and NIKE Blazers. Their keychain as a mini stuffed moose on it, cute. Joe is not working on anything but, their laptop is on the table. They are periodically taking a sip of their coffee and then looking around. I wonder what Joe is looking at. I wonder what I look like to Joe. Do you think Joe knows I am noticing them?

4.     Karen is next. Their given name is self-explanatory. She is wearing a yellow, white, and blue top with some sort of color block/polka dot pattern on it. It makes my eyes hurt. With the top she is slaying the day in a straight leg faded low rise jean that could be too long for her. She is short too and her back hunches slightly. Dear God, is that what I will look like when I’m her age? I have terrible posture. Anyway, she was carrying her reading glasses and cell phone with her left hand, right hand free. She came and left very quick. She didn’t say anything. Why? Who knows, Karen(s) are weird.

5.     Last is a duo, we’ll call them Sonny and Cher. I can’t tell if they’re just friends or if something is bubbling between them. If there is something going on between them, I think they look nice together. Cher has lots of dark female energy happening but, still seems nice, affectionate. Sonny hasn’t stopped looking at Cher. I would say he’s smitten. They both have good style, very similar to one another. Cher is saying hi to someone now, and Sonny is just sitting by, watching her. It’s really quite nice. They are both drinking the same beverage, unsweetened Pure Leaf green tea. I hope they’re happy. I wonder if they just met. Maybe they’re still just friends. Only time will tell.

I think people watching is my favorite thing to do because you get a small and intimate glimpse at a person, at their life. And I love the curiosity it sparks in me. That’s all I really have to say this week. I promise more to say next week… possibly a Venice Film Festival red carpet review? Let me know your thoughts. Now, go people watch.

-Miss O