Over the past few months I have observed some strange/interesting behavior. Here are some of the highlights. Maybe some of you might not find these observations strange but I sure do!
I love to people watch, some of my favorite places are malls, Las Vegas, airports and church. Church you say? Yes church. Mostly before mass starts the rest of the time my mind is where it should be. One person at Christmas Eve mass kept me entertained/annoyed for a period of time. We arrived early to get a good seat and sit through our wonderful choir and bell choir's Christmas carols. The people in front of us sit down and I notice she has an issue of "Newsweek" in her possession. Thinking this was a little odd I thought this could get interesting. Not only did she read the magazine during Christmas carols but also through parts of the service! How disrespectful! We Catholics do the "sign of peace" during a portion of the mass. This is when we shake hands, greet one another and flash our gang signs (I'm kidding). The same person in front of me after she give the sign of peace takes out a bottle of Purell and uses it! Oh no not a small purse size to make it inconspicuous but household size. Was that really necessary? Wash your hands after the service if your that worried about germs.
Next observation comes from the anniversary party of Mark's workplace. As part of the festivities a kiosk of Dip and Dots was on the premises. People really love their Dip and Dots, in fact so much one person was licking the bowl.
This last observation comes from the Starving Artist Sale held at the Holiday Inn. Side note: There is a reason why these artists are starving and I think they should study a new trade. I overhear a conversation between a mother, father and their tweens about which painting they should purchase. This was a pretty heated discussion. They were so animated about which piece of "art" they should buy and where it should be placed. Really people, is is worth arguing over a $55 piece of "art". Who let's their children and husband pick out the decor of their house? Mark has A ROOM and that's all he gets. If it were up to him the house would be decorated with Vikings, fantasy football banners, Agusta Golf pictures and dogs playing poker.
People watching is such a great pastime. Sometimes it makes me wonder what the rest of their life is like. I am thankful for these people in my observations, it gives me a little time away from my everyday life, makes me smile/laugh and helps pass the time when I am waiting for people. Next time your in a public place take a few minutes to people watch I bet you will find it entertaining.
1 comment:
Wow, that church one was pretty bad, why even go if you're just gonna read a magazine.
Saw all the commercials for the starving artist sale, didn't go though. Guess I didn't miss much. Luckily, my husband gives a little input on decorations, but for the most part doesn't care a lot. Of course I don't do frilly-girly-pinky-flowery stuff either, then he might.
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