While waiting for an appointment the other day, I had the opportunity to do one of the things I like to do best, people watch. It's a great method to store away information that might assist you later when you're building characters. Because you have to wonder exactly what entices someone to purchase that ill-fitting denim coat with the leopard face covering the entire back...what ran through their mind when they pulled it off the rack? Or from their closet that morning. What about the lady who wore the snow boots with the long, wrinkly denim jumper? (Did I mention, she wore a long, wrinkled denim jumper!) There were people whose sleeves were too long (their hands practically disappeared into them, like a turtle slipping into his shell), or the shoulders of their coats were too wide (especially the leopard-face lady--made her look boxy), one young guy, stepped into the restroom and started throwing up. (We could hear him through the door--yuck! Not pleasant.) What was that all about? Makes you curious though doesn't it?

Next time you're at the mall or just waiting for an appointment, pull out your notebook and make some notes on the people you see. It might come in handy later on.

I've included a web site my son shared with me yesterday. It is the People of Walmart. Enjoy!