As I am stationed at my desk in front of my computer, squeezing every minute left before the clock strikes 9 am and I have to officially take a crack at the piles of work on my desk, I am reading an online article about the Moscow subway bombings. The tragedy, the insanity, the devastation, the unanswered questions and the so many “why’s”. It makes me appreciate my solemn subway ride to work today. Looking over images and reading with such conviction the witness statements, something comes to me. My creepy people watching habits as I ride the rocket have suddenly taken on a new purpose.
I observe people out of boredom, as a way to keep my eyes wide open and prevent me from nodding off and having citizens of Toronto have a sneak peak at my “sleeping” face, which let’s face it, hardly no one looks great when they sleep ( with the exception of the hot guy on today’ subway. He looked heavenly as he took in an extra few minutes of shut eye). However, now, is it really that distasteful for me to observe, take in and perhaps come to a judgement of a person by their appearance, mood and body language? It is hard to argue against it. It is in human nature to take in and gauge our surroundings and decide whether we are at ease or uncomfortable. Like a dark alley in the streets of a big city. Most would take one glance and immediately decide to go the other direction.
That said, is people watching really that horrible and unpleasant or does today’s world require that we pay more attention?
LCxo
