Since being out of school I have been completely excited that I now get to read for pleasure and not for homework! It's been a little over three weeks and I'm finishing up my second book; I told you I was excited! I've been reading the ever popular series, The Hunger Games. And yes, the rumors are true, it's completely addicting and such a good read! If you're looking for a fun and easy read, pick up these books!
I'm currently wrapping up the second book in the series and as I was reading last night, something fell out.
I was amazed to see that it was a note that read: "Use the dollar to go buy the next book :) Hope you've enjoyed them as much as I have. thebdayproject.com" Including a dollar bill along with it. How sweet is this?! This book was purchased by the mr from Barnes and Noble. I'm taken aback (in a good way) that someone went to the trouble to walk into a bookstore, pick up a book, write a sweet note and give a dollar to a complete and total stranger. I love it!!
This random act of kindness has motivated me to modify my list of resolutions and move this one to the very top: Cause happiness. Every week commit to completing one random act of kindness. This will include things like what I recieved, paying for someone's coffee in the drive thru line, sending a gift of goodies to a sweet blog follower, and just overall trying to make people feel loved and special. It truly is the little things that will make a huge difference in people's lives. Would you like to join me? I believe I will be documenting these acts of kindness and I'm having so much fun dreaming them up!
xo.
Melisa
Random acts of kindness are always the best. The little things make the day.
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Wow, such a sweet thing to find! Random acts of kindness always day-making :)
ReplyDeleteLove it love it love it. Being reminded of the goodness in the world is the best
ReplyDelete-Bobbi
wow, that is sweet :) that would definitely put a smile on my face.. that someone went out of their way to make a stranger happy. lovely :)
ReplyDeleteaaaaand i need to get those books ahhh.
I had someone pay for my order in a drive-thru line recently, and it really just left my heart feeling overwhelmed. What a great resolution to "cause happiness". Great Post!
ReplyDeleteWoaaah! This is phenominal and I agree, that small act of kindness certainly puts me in the mood to pass it on. What a thoughtful idea, I think I am going to hit up our local B&N and do the same!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I made a resolution similar to your new one. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing....and I absolutely love it! :)
ReplyDeletelove this post! thanks for the encouragement. i immediately thought of "let me tell you a story" by tony campolo. if you haven't read it, you would love it! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! It's awesome how easy it is to make someone's entire day. You're right...I need to be doing things like that more often! Great post!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome little note! and a great resolution!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful thing to do. We live in Europe for most of the year but when we are home, and I am in the drive-thru line at Starbucks, I try to pay for the order behind mine here and there. There's nothing quite like a random act of kindness! I love this one though; the effort someone made to hand write a note and leave a dollar. Too cool!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH!!! That is so sweet and your words are SO true. Last year, in October I think... maybe early November, I saved a little lost dog. His owners came over to get him, crying, thinking they lost their baby. They returned later that night with a card for me and a $30 gift card to Old Navy. It was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture, when all I wanted was their doggy home to them safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteKind people effing RULE.
This is so great! I've made it a goal to do more random acts of kindness this year as well. I love making people feel special, but often don't take the time or effort to do it. I must do a better job!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of making people happy!
ReplyDeleteI will try my best to do it too :)