People watching

Today is the first day of which I will write in here. I have seen others write blogs to share, and although I don't want to share my whole life in here, I want to share my thoughts.

One of the most peaceful things to do in life is people watch. Not people stare, but watch people as they walk by. I remember being with my grandpa in England and we would sit in a McDonald's, taking a break from walking, and watch the people walk by. It's like watching a picture show go by you every second, each person who walks by has their own story. As to what that is, we don't know, but there are so many possibilities as to what theirs are. Maybe a mother with two children walking by is taking them to the store to by new shoes, because their old shoes got too dirty and worn from playing soccer in the park every Saturday. Or you could see an old man walk by with his cane, all dressed up, looking like he has some place to go. Maybe he is meeting his daughter for the first time in 5 years and wants to look good for her, because he wants her to be proud of her. Or maybe he has a date with an older woman, first date since his wife died 6 years ago. Or he could just be looking good because he thinks its important to look good wherever you go. There might be that couple you see getting off of the airplane at the airport who just had their honeymoon or first trip as a couple. Or a brother and sister going grocery shopping for their parents because this is the first meal as a family together after the kids have went away to college.
I have seen so many people in my life, and have always wondered, what is their story. Not only by watching people walk, but by sitting in a bookstore reading or coffee shop. You get all sorts of people who come to coffee shops and bookstores. You have the students, the families, parents, friends getting together and my most favorite group, the horse club group! I sometimes wish I could just sit in with this group and hear them talk. I overhear some pretty great horse stories,but most of all, it is great to see a group of people come together and share something that they love! They may not have everything in common, such as favorite movie or food, but they share the love for horses, and that alone can keep a group together!
There are always the few who meet for the first time over a book that they are both reading. They may not know each other at all, but by the end of the day, they will know someones life story, just because they shared the similar interest of a book they both enjoyed.
Doing all of this people watching always makes me wonder what others think when they see me for the first time walking by. Are they coming up with their own story about me? I wonder what that would be. Whatever it is, I bet it is something exciting, or maybe its just an every day story. I'll be happy with whatever is made up, just as long as I am still alive at the end.
We are all busy with our lives, all the things we have to do every day. But take some time out of a day and just sit and watch people walk by or glance at a group talking at a cafe or restaurant. See what you can come up with for their stories. You may surprise yourself with how we imagine life for others.