People are funny. 
As I sit here at this little coffeehouse today, I've decided that coffee
shops are great places to watch people. 
I mean really, have you ever slowed down long enough to look up and just
watch people?  I am a
people-watcher...guilty.  I always
wonder about people.  I wonder what he does for a living...I wonder what exam she's
cramming for with her textbooks scattered out...I wonder if the book he's
reading is any good.

I didn't come here today with the purpose of
people-watching...after all that's a little stalker-esque.  I came here to catch up on some emails
as sometimes I just need a change of scenery from the office.  After a few busy weeks of training camp and leader debrief
my inbox is taunting me and I must make an attempt to catch up.  But for a brief moment this morning I look up from
my computer long enough to notice people. 
And I wonder...

I wonder why she chose that ringtone...I wonder what's this old man's story
and what he's thinking about as he stares off into space while eating his
banana nut bread...I wonder how long she's worked here and if she enjoys her job.

Interesting - this guy sitting next to me just recognized these 2
girls across the room.  Apparently
he remembers them from somewhere in Chicago.  Small world.  I
wonder if they really remember him or if they're just being polite by smiling
and nodding. 

I wonder what her tattoo means...I wonder who in this place are locals and who are foreigners
like me.  

When one is people-watching it's recommended that you at
least have a book or something in your hands so you don't seem like such a
creeper.  Just thought I'd throw
that in there for any of you people-watcher wannabe's. :)

But really, do you ever pause your day to wonder?  I used to think I had to wonder about
important things but I disagree with that thought now.  It's refreshing to wonder.  As I sit here my mind is full of all
these "I wonders."  They are
mindless and meaningless and I don't have answers or conclusions to any of this
randomness in my head.  But somehow
it's restful to pause everything and just look around.  I'm as guilty as anyone of rushing
around consumed by the busyness of life. 
But today for a few moments I looked up. 

What are you wondering about today? 
I'd love to know...leave a comment and grab a latte.  :)