The assignment was to sit for 20 min and observe, and then to write about it. I chose to write about a starbucks encounter.

Observational Writing Starbucks It was three o'clock in the afternoon, and they leisurely walked in, carelessly discussing their children's recent pre-school accomplishments. Both were in their mid-thirties, and each with a toddler circling around them and an infant in her hands. One was wearing a silky, navy-blue mock turtleneck tucked into light denim jeans, and the other ironed khaki pants and black v-neck shirt. They were both blonde, with simple yet elegant hairstyles and natural-toned …

…search, she pulled out her Visa, flashing her infamous phony smile. "Sign there, please," said the cashier, ripping the receipt form the credit card processor, and marking a red "x" at the line on the bottom. "Thanks have a good day. Pick up your drinks at the end of the counter." She rolled her eyes, sighed, and mumbled "Next," looking up to see the woman in the silky navy-blue mock turtleneck in front of her.