Birthplace Observation

This observation made me aware of things around us that I have never noticed before. When I went to my favorite coffee shop in downtown Portland today and took notes, I was surprised by how every single thing I was looking at silently without interacting with anybody has changed for me. I started observing more of the details, the buildings, space, and the people that were walking on the street while being blasted by the scent of coffee which made me and everyone around me happy.

At first, I noticed that the street was definitely alive and very active on that sunny day. The sidewalks were very busy and people were passing by me every second. The space is filled with other small shops and a mall that kept the street crowded with pedestrians. while sitting silently under an umbrella outside the coffee shop, I have noticed the disturbing sound of the trains and the vehicles that I was not aware of before, even though I visited this place several times. What I enjoyed about the space is that I still can see people’s faces from across the street and that made me feel connected to others. People seemed very happy, it is kind of entertaining to know what they are up to. I recognized different kinds of people, ages, clothes, skin colors, and races. people were interacting with each other with different languages that I could not
Even though I have been to many cities in the united state, Portland is definitely the most diverse city that I have visited. This observation made me aware of how the majority of people in Portland are unique and they are not afraid of expressing a different look and personality. This spot became one of my favorite spots that I look forward to visit again when I am in downtown, Portland. what made the street so special to me is how alive and full of energy it is. I also found the sound of people's chatter and looking at their smiles for an hour kind of