Happy Monday! What'd you do for your weekend? It's still the weekend for me, because today is MLK day! No school is always a wonderful thing. I'm excited to read everyone's posts on what they did for their random act of kindness this week. I love that the blogging community can make a difference in our own little towns and cities. I joined with these beautiful ladies to hopefully spread some love this past week by doing sweet little nothings for people in our communities!
Yesterday I took my Sunday trip to The Tea Cup to do homework, but first I stopped in at Starbucks. I went up to the register and purchased a gift card with $10 on it. Then I told the barista I was doing something a little different. I asked him to keep the gift card and give it to the next person who walked in to order a drink and just tell them that it was a gift from a girl who came in who's trying to spread kindness and pay it forward. He was shocked! In a good way (: He said, "Wow! I've never had anyone do that. This is awesome." Even HE smiled, and it wasn't even for him! I, of course, left the store before I could see who he gave it to, but I'm guessing they enjoyed it. As soon as I walked out I was so overcome with joy, knowing that {hopefully} I made someone's day!
It's funny, I was kind of in a funk today; missing home, overwhelmed and such, but as soon as I did this, I felt happy. I realized life isn't all about me. It's about touching other people and making a difference. It's about smiles and laughter and serving. Even if you don't get the recognition for it. So while I was challenged to make someone's day, it in turn made my day as well! Now isn't that special?! I think so. I'm going to try to do this once a month...trying someone different each time. Now Megan, Jamie, Nicole and I want to hear about what YOU did! Tell us by commenting or linking up to Megan's linky party!
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Stay tuned for the link to the blog I'm writing for the boutique by my school. It's almost up and running! And THANK YOU for all the compliments and congratulations I received when I told you all the news. You're too sweet!
In other news, yesterday I was lucky enough to meet Maggie from her blog, Maggie Rose. She's a design blogger, and now a REAL LIFE friend, who lives by me. She's adorable, charming and we've got lots in common! If you haven't seen her blog- head on over! It's a delight (:
I'm linking up with:
Love and Spreading Kindness,
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