I chose to conduct my observation at Lake Eola Park which is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando FL. The sidewalk that circles the lake makes it easy for people who visit the park to run, walk, relax or picnic. Lake Eola park offers many activities to park visitors and local residents which include: renting swan-shaped paddle boats and duck feeding just to name a few. Swan watching is always a big hit as well as viewing other types of wildlife inhabiting Lake Eola Park. Additionally, the park comes fully equipped with the Walt Disney Amphitheater, which is great for national and local acts to perform. Lake Eola is also known for its tasty food trucks, festivals and so much more. For me, Lake Eola has always been a relaxing getaway surrounded by beautiful flowers, nature and historic buildings. This makes it one of the best spots in town. It’s also a centralized location near some of the trendiest clubs/restaurants.
As I sat and observed those around me, I did not see …show more content…
With the array of different people from different walks of life at the park, neither my gender nor my race played a role in how I was perceived by the people around me. This park is a place where I was simply an inconsequential blip amongst the many people that were in attendance at Lake Eola this evening. I did, however, have one gentleman this particular evening that was strolling by and as he walked by he tried to make small talk and eye contact with me asking "How are you on this evening, beautiful?”. This man, who was dressed quite spiffy in seemingly new workout gear, seemed to be looking for something other than a walk or run. So I just stared off into the distance like I was looking for someone to return and he scoffed as he walked away. I am not quite sure if he thought I was rude or if he thought I was rejecting his advances. Either way, he left. Maybe he was unaccustomed to being
As I sat and observed those around me, I did not see …show more content…
With the array of different people from different walks of life at the park, neither my gender nor my race played a role in how I was perceived by the people around me. This park is a place where I was simply an inconsequential blip amongst the many people that were in attendance at Lake Eola this evening. I did, however, have one gentleman this particular evening that was strolling by and as he walked by he tried to make small talk and eye contact with me asking "How are you on this evening, beautiful?”. This man, who was dressed quite spiffy in seemingly new workout gear, seemed to be looking for something other than a walk or run. So I just stared off into the distance like I was looking for someone to return and he scoffed as he walked away. I am not quite sure if he thought I was rude or if he thought I was rejecting his advances. Either way, he left. Maybe he was unaccustomed to being