Observations

Have you ever just observed your surroundings? For example, I walk about 2 miles from the train to my office most days. Most of the time I'm focused on the walk to make sure I get to work on time. But at least once a week, I focus on the actual walk. During that time, I have made some very interesting observations. For example, there is a Capitol Police Officer who is always playing with his dog in the dog park - you can tell he really loves that dog. There are the two men pushing baby strollers while jogging - funny because you normally see moms doing this. There was the dead squirrel who I think was starting to decompose (pretty gross). One of the funniest was when the Capitol ambulance pulled up and out jumped three EMTs in business suits with their medical gear on their back. I understand being dressed but that was hilarious. I won't even tell you about the day the rat the size of squirrel almost ran over my foot (thank goodness I was paying attention that day).

Now that I'm at pageant week, I'm observing people.....and it's quite interesting. I'll just say I hope that all of the contestants remember this is just one week of their lives. I hope they enjoy every moment, write down memories to cherish, and go home filled with excitement even if they don't take home the big honking crown.

Life is so short that we really need to make time to stop and smell the roses. Live - Love and Laugh, at your self and at the world.