One of the members of my writers group was talking yesterday about what you can learn about your health from your excrement. I know that does not keep me awake at night but for her it is fascinating. She claims that as a hypochondriac she needs to know how to observe her body, her symptoms, and all clues that give her insight into her state of being. She is curious.
Another friend is fascinated with the behavior of a pet bearded dragon. Why does he bob his head? Why does his throat turn black sometimes? Will he continue to grow forever or will he reach adult size and stop? She asks a lot of questions at the reptile shop. She reads everything she can find about bearded dragons. She spends quality time with the dragon. She is curious.
I like to observe the way people behave, their facial expressions, how much they say or do not say about themselves. I enjoy making note of a turn of phrase someone uses frequently. I pay attention to what people find funny, and of course that is different for everyone. I work in an environment that gives me experience with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. This is wonderful stuff for a writer. I am curious.
Why do women go to the restroom in pairs? Why do some people avoid eye contact? Why does that child hesitate to speak? Why does that boy push others around? I have questions in my mind all the time.
What are your questions?
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