I have a story for you:
May 31, 2010 § 5 Comments
I was sitting alone one evening on my street…just sitting there on my porch like the old days, doing nothing at all. I wanted nothing from the world, I wanted to watch it do its thing. People watching really rocks. I people watch everywhere… That is what I wanted to do that warm evening in my wicker chair.
I began watching the planes fly, leaving their trails like snails. I found it amazing that the world continued to move while I just sat doing nothing. I was watching a movie that was as free as the open road. Doves purred in the distance as other unknown birds flew past me.
Birds must have a wonderful life. I would love to perch on a sunny afternoon just relaxing and looking for a mate. We’d fall quickly in love. As soon as we’d know it, our chicks would be hatched and maturing their vocal cords. I would love to be a crane or a dove.
In Japan, cranes are a symbol of luck and happiness. It is said that if you fold 1000 paper cranes in less than a year, a wish you have will come true.
White doves are a symbol of peace. They mate for life and are extremely loyal to one another. They are peaceful and endearing.
Tonight I started folding the start of my 1000 paper cranes. It’s a daunting task and I have no idea if I will make it to the full 1000. I might just go to 100. I will later post pictures of my cranes. Here are some from weheartit.com that have inspired me to keep going.
Singing Visions 
You capture a nice tone in your writing, congrats. People watching is indeed a marvelous pastime. It gives a sense of anonymous connectedness that I have not found elsewhere. Watching people as if they were entertainment is comforting.
I realise though, that describing “people watching” feels a lot like voyeurism. But it seems you would understand what I mean.
Thank you, deary. For me to become a voyeur while people watching, I have to consciously think about doing so. I believe it varies from person to person.. and for me, my mood. What about you?
You’re welcome. For me it’s different; I usually realize that my people watching could be considered weird or voyeuristic only after having done it for a while. When I sit in a café my eyes wander to the most interesting faces and constellations of people, trying to decipher the situation. That’s one of my favourite things to do, try to paint a picture of a person or a relationship from distant obversation.
By the way, how is the crane folding going?
hmmmm, interesting.
The crane folding is going great. It used to be difficult for me to figure out the first folds. Now I have all the steps memorized and totally down that I can fold one crane in way less than 5 minutes!.. I’m pretty stoked. Thanks again!
Love the shapes, angles, color and shadows.