Okay, so I’ve been hearing about this “Spotter Brett” thing and decided to give it a shot. Honestly, I had no clue what it was all about at first, just saw some buzz online.
Getting Started
First, I did some digging. Just typed “Spotter Brett” into Google, you know, the usual. Found some forum posts and a couple of vague descriptions. It seemed like some kind of… observation exercise? Sounded weird, but hey, I’m up for trying new things.
My First Attempt
So, I went outside. No, seriously, that’s what the instructions seemed to imply. I found a comfy spot on a bench in the park, kind of hidden behind some bushes. I felt a bit like a creeper, to be honest.
I tried to focus on, well, everything. People walking by, dogs sniffing around, birds chirping – the whole shebang. I jotted down some notes on my phone:
- Lady with a red hat: Looked hurried, kept checking her watch.
- Guy with a skateboard: Almost tripped over a crack in the pavement.
- Squirrel: Burying something… a nut? A tiny treasure?
I spent about an hour doing this. Did I feel any different? Not really. Maybe a little more aware of my surroundings, I guess. It felt kind of silly, though.
Tweaking the Process
I figured I was missing something. Back to the internet! I found some more detailed instructions. Apparently, you’re supposed to focus on specific details. Not just “lady with a red hat,” but the type of hat, the way she walked, the expression on her face. Stuff like that.
Okay, round two. This time, I went to a busy coffee shop. More people, more action. I ordered a latte (gotta stay fueled, right?) and found a table near the window.
This time, I tried to be more… precise. I didn’t just write “guy reading a book.” I wrote:
- Guy reading a book Older gentleman, thick glasses, constantly stroking his beard. The book has a worn cover, looks like a classic novel. He seems totally engrossed.
I filled up several pages in my notebook. I noticed the way the barista made the coffee, the conversations happening around me (without being a total eavesdropper, of course!), the patterns on the floor tiles. It was… interesting.
I noticed the details that were usually ignored by me.
The Result?
After a couple of days of doing this “Spotter Brett” thing, I can’t say I’ve had any life-changing revelations. But, it has made me more observant. I notice little things I wouldn’t have noticed before. It’s like my brain is paying more attention to the details.
This is the most important part for me.
Will I keep doing it? Maybe. It’s a decent way to kill time, and it’s kind of fun to play detective with the everyday world. Plus, it’s a good excuse to drink more coffee.
