Summary of Listening Post

When I was about 4 years old, I got lost at the mall. My mom told me that she found me holding hands with a little black girl. At a young age, I felt a sense of comfort among other races. It just came naturally to see other individuals with the same eyes, but what was impressive to me is to be seen the same by other individuals. I learned that I can be approachable, but so are others. I am going to admit I was rather scared when Louis came up to me because I did not know what his intentions were, but I guess it takes a risk to find out. If I wouldn’t have given him the time of day to converse with me, I wouldn’t have learned about him. Going into the flea market, you don’t know what to expect, what people to find, but what I found were individuals who are working hard to aspire more from life, and I also found a cockroach. I don’t like cockroaches or lizards or insects.

When I was talking to Louis, I saw a little creature crawling underneath the table and near my feet. As I spot it and try not to make a big fuss about it, I put my feet a bit higher than ground level in order to prevent it from touching me. I had a different perception about the flea market, but I was able to acquire a different insight and how the flea market is and the individuals that I met. The whole perception of the flea market being dirty or dusty and creating a rash in my body is not relevant to me anymore.

Even though Louis and Rodriguez are working at Flea Market USA, they attend school whether it is a cosmetology or an institute. They both are driven and know what they like to do in their careers. Besides having the flea market as a place in common to work or visit, they are hardworking individuals who need to support themselves.

I ask myself if a person who works in such environment aspires more from life or is satisfied with their jobs and lifestyle. I think that depends on the individual and their financial needs. Rodriguez and Louis are both seeking a better position in the workforce. Because of their hard work, I wish them well and the best. I learned a lot of things about them and how they overcame abuses or affairs, but yet, they are positive today about their future.