Being observant

Next time you go somewhere even if it is the mall or any public area take the time to look around and see what is going on. Many times things are happening all around us and we are so wrapped up in our own lives we miss little things that sometimes could make a difference.

I already did my National Convention blog so in this particular one I want to focus on what I saw as people interacted. One of the most interesting ones was actually when the group I was with went to a very formal hotel, The Brown Hotel, for dinner. You could tell we were visitors and this formal setting was not our thing. The one student dropped her fork and having to ask questions because we did not know what the name of the food meant. The waiter however, did not take offense or make smart remarks. He was always getting a chuckle and interacting with us. Asking us where we were from and the how nine yards.

One of the most uplifting moments I saw was chapters that had students with disabilities such as needing a wheel chair. It is great to see the other chapter members help these students be involved in something that is so much bigger. The adviser did it because they wanted to and not because they were forced. Having many friends that have physical limitations seeing individuals do things that some would not even attempt due to their limitations is awesome.

The saddest human interaction I saw was at the ag sales team award banquet. One girl realized she got gold which was in her mind the best thing that could ever happen. She teared up and cried because of joy. Some gentleman from another chapter were laughing at her because of how she was acting. But yet they did not know her story and how some individuals lives are not like theirs when it comes to a home life.

I must say though for what little time I had to observe people with just sitting down and watching you really see peoples true sides. You see the good in people but you also see the negative and hurtful side.