Smiles for today:
* At McDonalds this morning, I paid for the car behind me. They only purchased a cup of coffee, but I'm sure it made a differnce in their day.
* While driving to and from work, I allowed a car to merge into traffic, stopped to allow a person to cross the street while not using the crosswalk, and i didn't honk my horn and get frustrated with the car that cut me off.
* I attempted to say hello, smile, and say have a good day to every customer that came in the bank. Not many people can resist smiling back when they've been smiled at. It's contagious.
“If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.”
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Day 1
So today began my journey of making people smile.
* I started the day by making an award certificate for a co-worker that had run faster than me during a recent 5K. I had our boss sign it and present it to her. The result= an embarassed co-worker.
* I stopped at a gas station and got in checkout line behind an older lady buying some doughnuts and pop. I kindly asked if I could pay for her items. I think she was at first offended. "Do I look poor or sick?" she says. I explain that I have made it my goal to make someone smile everyday. She tells me to save my money for someone else. I buy my gum and leave.
*I bought a pizza for lunch and shared with a co-worker. I didn't see her smile, but I'm sure she appreciated it.
* I contacted the Department for Community Based Services and signed up for the informational class about being Foster and Adoptive parents. this may not seem like a smile making thing, but it definietely made me smile. Tim and I are ready to take the next steps in expanding our family, which will result in many more smiles to come.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia
* I started the day by making an award certificate for a co-worker that had run faster than me during a recent 5K. I had our boss sign it and present it to her. The result= an embarassed co-worker.
* I stopped at a gas station and got in checkout line behind an older lady buying some doughnuts and pop. I kindly asked if I could pay for her items. I think she was at first offended. "Do I look poor or sick?" she says. I explain that I have made it my goal to make someone smile everyday. She tells me to save my money for someone else. I buy my gum and leave.
*I bought a pizza for lunch and shared with a co-worker. I didn't see her smile, but I'm sure she appreciated it.
* I contacted the Department for Community Based Services and signed up for the informational class about being Foster and Adoptive parents. this may not seem like a smile making thing, but it definietely made me smile. Tim and I are ready to take the next steps in expanding our family, which will result in many more smiles to come.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Bring on the smiles :)
I recently made a bucket list. A list of things I wish to accomplish in life before I kick the bucket. One of those items is to daily make someone smile. What better way to spread the love of Jesus than by making someone smile. Begining tomorrow, September 8th, 2010, I will begin my journey of spreading kindness and becoming more like Jesus. I know this will be a rewarding journey and I'm excited to see how Jesus uses me to be His hands and feet in my everyday life.
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better & happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.' ~Mother Teresa
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better & happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.' ~Mother Teresa
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