A familiar street, seen slowly
A short walk does not need a destination. A change in light, a row of doorways or the shape of a street tree can be enough to notice something new.
An exercise in looking
Choose a small part of a familiar route and give it a little more attention than usual. Look for a repeating shape: a curve in a railing, a pattern in paving stones or the spacing of windows.
Read the noteKeep a pocket-sized record
A small notebook is easier to carry when it has a simple purpose. Use it for brief observations rather than a complete diary of the day. A line or a quick drawing may say enough.
Read the note