Lets go!

I have been sitting here at Starbucks this afternoon. Coming in a little later than usual. I overslept this morning on purpose. I woke up before the alarm, which was set for 6:30...not sure why I would even set an alarm on a Saturday.

But after three hours of just being in bed and listening to the TED Radio hour and Snap Judgement, I got up to make some breakfast. Then I got ready to head out. So here I am at Starbucks. I find that I am coming to this place and all I do is observe what people are doing. It may sound a little creepy, but it's always interesting to see who comes in, what they do and how they act.

I have met a homeless man who sits there all day. Outside the patio section, in the couch or near the tables. He watches television on his iPad or naps. I have seen him having lunch outside and I have seen him napping too, just soaking in the sun. Now when I say homeless, I really mean that. He has a good job, but he says he can't afford the high rent here in the area. I feel bad for him.

Today I met a traveling preacher who stood most of the day outside in the intersection with his bible open and preaching. To whom? I am not sure, traffic kept moving pretty fast. When I saw him there, standing and talking outloud, the first rhing that came to mind was that I too, should be doing that, but with English. Don't laugh, that is probably a good way to get speaking practice.

For now, I am packing for my trip to Fort Worth. Teacher training all wee and part of next week. Let's hope I observe and learn something!