About a year and a 1/2 ago I wrote about how some stranger made my day by paying for my lunch when I'd forgotten my wallet. The experience made me feel terrific all day long, and I told myself I would 'pay it forward' whenever I could and hopefully make someone else's day.
A few month's later I overheard the secretary from another office in my same building talking to a colleague about having a hard week. A sick dog, unexpected and expensive vet bills, etc. She was just not having a good week.
So I got a yellow post-it note and wrote "Smile! Someone thinks you're terrific" on it, and stuck it to a $20 bill and slipped them into a plain white envelope. When I saw the secretary leave the office, I slipped the envelope under her closed door. I felt jazzed, as I imagined my little random act of kindness putting a smile on her face.
Just the other day I was treating myself to some delicious frozen yogurt at SnoYo when a young Latino couple came in with their 2 adorable kids. The little boy was probably 3 years old and the little girl was younger. They both squealed with excited as their parents topped their frozen yogurt with all kinds of things. When the 3 year old was handed his cup by his mother, he said "Thank you".
The lighbulb went off in my head. When I finished my cup of frozen deliciousness, I went to the register and asked to buy a gift card. After paying for it, I asked the girl behind the register to do me a favor by waiting until I left and then giving the gift card to the young family. Again, I think my little random act of kindness gave me as much joy as it gave the recipients, although I didn't see them receive it.
So, if you're feeling down or are having a bad day, perform a random act of kindness for someone else. You'll make their day and yours at the same time.
I mentioned a few days ago that I've fallen in love with this 'new' concept of frozen yogurt bars after my introduction to Sweet Frog. They are self-serve bars where you can choose from about a dozen different frozen yogurt and sorbet flavors (mix and match if you like) and then top your yogurt sundae with as much or as little of nearly 100 toppings. Small or large, you have total control of the amount and size. You pay by the weight. I mean really... what could possibly be better?
Steven loves to tease me so after learning of my new addiction to Sweet Frog, he sent me an email advising me that the "frog" in Sweet Frog is actually an acronym: Fully Rely On God. Its on their website.
Now, I truly believe that people have the right to their own personal and religious beliefs. But I get a little nervous when their religious beliefs become a part of their business, since religion has been used by many to condemn others who believe differently. I paused for a minute to consider this new knowledge. Then to further tease me, Steven made up a fictitious story about Sweet Frog donating to anti-gay organizations.
"Really??? Are you serious? Because as much as I love this place I will not step foot in there again if that's true." Steven couldn't keep from grinning and finally confessed to making up the story about the contributions.
But then I discovered another frozen yogurt bar exactly like Sweet Frog called SnoYo.
They don't have a website, only a Facebook page. Its the exact same concept, most of the same yogurt flavors and toppings, and its closer to our house! Its absolutely delicious, and because its frozen yogurt and not ice cream, I rationalize that it is a health food. Oh, and did I mention that they have a loyalty punch card? 10 punches gets you a free sundae!
Anyone have a similar place where you live?
