Creating Character

Have you ever wondered how I come up with character appearances and traits?

I stand in a long line at the grocery store watching the way you react. From the drumming on your folded arm, to the tapping of your foot. The long sighs and the frustrated parents, while the children become anxious too, running around and causing a scene that made you flush. Maybe you're the one who can't resist looking at the Star magazine or Soap Opera Digest. You could be the one who looked like you just got out of bed and had to grab something before you began your day. Maybe you're the one checking out all the single guys or girls. I can tell by the way you turn your head. I do it too.

Maybe you're the one in the baseball cap turned backwards, or pigtails. Perhaps it's a stocking cap or fedora. You could be the one holding onto a bundle of flowers dreaming of girl, or maybe you're the girl dressed up and ready to go out, but forgot to grab a necessity before you went.
I remember seeing a guy flex as he tried to impress a girl standing next to him. If you're like me, you're chatty and engaging in conversation. That creates a character too. Whether you're sweet or sassy, or have that twang in your talk, I'm enjoying watching you. If you're like me you're loud and obnoxious. You could be the one who just isn't in the mood to be at the store and you're annoyed with everything and everyone around you. Watch what you say to me, I take mental notes.

While at the gym, maybe you're the one behind the counter folding towels wishing you were somewhere else, or perhaps you're the one running on the treadmill. Maybe you're just there to enjoy a cup of coffee, taking a break from your children.

Just know if I see you, I'm probably analyzing you. Beware of the wheels constantly spinning in my head.