Sunday, February 13, 2011

Did you see that?

"Oh my goodness you are just the cutest thing ever. I've been watching you and you are so funny and completely adorable."
-A Random lady that came up to me.



Isn't it funny how you never know who is watching you, and sometimes kind of embarrassing. Especially when someone comes and tells you they have been watching you, and you just have that moment when you think to yourself Ooh No I wonder what they saw. This got me thinking, well why do I even do things if I'd be embarrassed if people saw me. Well most likely because I won't be embarrassed. I think Dr. Seuss says it best "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Now that I have decided to be who I am, it doesn't matter who sees because it is all me, and that's what matters. It used to really freak me out how many random people would come talk to me and tell me how entertaining I am. I thought it was really creepy, and my parents thought it was hilarious.But I have accepted that people watch you, and it's kind of flattering! If I can make someone smile by just doing what I do, then that's an accomplishment!



It also made me think about how many people I am entertained by. It's completely human nature to be fascinated by what other people do! And to be honest, it's actually a lot funnier when they don't know you are paying attention. The other night, when we were at our hotel, there was this guy in the pool and we kind of just ignored him. Then  we noticed that whenever he would get out of the pool he would suck his stomach in to make himself look skinnier. I couldn't help but laugh because it just made him look ridiculous. He was completely oblivious that we all noticed this which made it all the more funny. How often do we watch what other people do, pretty much all the time. We observe so many things and it's the things other people do that we pick up on. Sometimes it's absolutely hilarious and it makes you laugh or smile. Or maybe it's something completely embarrassing that nobody would want you to see and you just don't say anything. I don't know how many times I caught someone picking there nose or a wedgie, then looking to make sure no one saw. You get where they are coming from because everyone has been seen doing something they'd rather not share. We have all tripped in front of people or just done something stupid! I know I have, I'm probably one of the most clumsy people ever. I have probably the most embarrassing stories. The difference is that I don't get embarrassed anymore, I try to make the most out of it. I am who I am and it's the little things and experiences that make life.. well life!


How boring would life be if we didn't have a laugh at what someone else has done. The funny stories about what has happened to you in front of people, or something you have observed. Honestly think about what makes you laugh during the day it's usually other people!Watching other people is fascinating trying to figure out what they do. Even laughing at their expense, I know it's horrible to say, but we all do it. We pay attention to things other people say and do constantly. I'm always catching myself watching someone and saying " did they really just say that?" or "I cannot believe they did that". We all do it, even if we don't consciously realize it.

So when you do something rather embarrassing think of it as making someone else laugh and giving them something to smile about. Even when you don't think people are watching they are... so my best advice is be who you are! It's entertaining to the rest of the world!!
So Just Love Me and well you can laugh at me too!
-Alyssa

2 comments:

  1. There are a lot of things I could comment on about this post! But I'll stick to just a couple.
    First, it is amazing how many people watch you, but what is more amazing is what people take from watching you! The little things we do that are just habits for us can be really intriguing, and inspiring to others.
    Second, this is an awesome thing to realize!! If you can do this I promise you you will never get bored. People watching! It may sound creepy, but it's so fun, and didactic, to do.
    Lastly, you mention that we can watch people for entertainment, but I think we can watch people to learn too! We hear of stories like Mr. McNamee's elderly couple, and Yennifer's Taco bell experience, but if we just took more time to view the world around us we'd see the same type of things for ourselves.
    Thank you for this message! It is a really good one.

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  2. Alyssa you are to cute. i'm glad that you have this blog so i can get to know you better. Love ya.

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