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I am really happy today having watched my two favorite football teams win must win games yesterday in dramatic fashion. Great press today on the teams and two quarterbacks having great seasons. Go Steeler's and roll on Panthers and a big Bada Bing and TY to Big Ben and Cam Newton and two great teams led by great coaches in Mike Tomlin and Ron Rivera. Really joyful in Steeler Nation and the Carolina Ranch today!
If I could give you the thumbs down it would be four thumbs down.
I had two happy experiences today and they both renewed my faith in human beings. The first was when a guy was buying some things and his debit card wouldn't work. Apparently no funds. Tried it three times and couldn't do it again and the poor guy had no other way to pay. He started to walk off when a lady in line handed me a $100 bill and told me to take it out of that. I still get teary thinking about it. The second time was when a little old lady in an electric cart came up to my (express) register with WAY more than 20 items but, of course, I said it was okay. Two young men behind her helped to unload all her items and made sure she was okay and then went to another register to check out. I'm telling you, there ARE still good people in this world. I actually see small acts of kindness nearly every day at work and it always makes me feel good about people in general but especially about the people who live around me.
I went surfing with one of the top or champions of one country back in the 90s. My husband who has not windsurfing for almost 15 years, zipped along effortlessly in the water. It was a wonderful feeling that he can still do this sport at almost 65. What a wonderful life? Sound like a movie isn't it?
At the end of my morning walk I usually stop at the same cafe and have toast and coffee. The staff is the owner about 40, who runs around like a madman being a waiter and counterman, a young waitress and a youngish middle aged woman who is a bit mentally handicapped, but whom the owner has been able to train to be a cook and sandwich-maker. The is a bit spread out and sometimes has twenty-five tables going plus the counter. Everyone works very hard, but everyone is congenial....a very neighborhood/regulars feel.
As I was leaving today I gave the owner twenty euros and told him that it was a holiday tip (I did not want to just leave it on the table.) He protested...and said, "No, no, no. It is not necessary, we just like you." That's nice to hear, but I told him no...his staff (the two women) would appreciate it for the holiday. So, he took it, and I expected he would divy up the tips on the 24th. I was was already outside among the tables when I heard woman call my name. I turned around, expecting it was one of the older women I know from the neighborhood. But it was the young waitress, a gracious girl but ordinarily a bit shy or reserved...who sometimes still uses formal address with me. She ran up smiling, said "Thank you!" and then gave me a kiss on both cheeks!
I had two happy experiences today and they both renewed my faith in human beings. The first was when a guy was buying some things and his debit card wouldn't work. Apparently no funds. Tried it three times and couldn't do it again and the poor guy had no other way to pay. He started to walk off when a lady in line handed me a $100 bill and told me to take it out of that. I still get teary thinking about it. The second time was when a little old lady in an electric cart came up to my (express) register with WAY more than 20 items but, of course, I said it was okay. Two young men behind her helped to unload all her items and made sure she was okay and then went to another register to check out. I'm telling you, there ARE still good people in this world. I actually see small acts of kindness nearly every day at work and it always makes me feel good about people in general but especially about the people who live around me.
I like your post because I also see this and I think if some people would just open their eyes they would see the acts of kindness taking place around them, also. Plus, they could start doing it themselves. Far too many people complain about others because, I guess, they read or watch too much bad news. A person might not have extra money to spare, but they probably have a smile to spare or a helping hand.
I had two happy experiences today and they both renewed my faith in human beings. The first was when a guy was buying some things and his debit card wouldn't work. Apparently no funds. Tried it three times and couldn't do it again and the poor guy had no other way to pay. He started to walk off when a lady in line handed me a $100 bill and told me to take it out of that. I still get teary thinking about it. The second time was when a little old lady in an electric cart came up to my (express) register with WAY more than 20 items but, of course, I said it was okay. Two young men behind her helped to unload all her items and made sure she was okay and then went to another register to check out. I'm telling you, there ARE still good people in this world. I actually see small acts of kindness nearly every day at work and it always makes me feel good about people in general but especially about the people who live around me.
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Originally Posted by geebabe
I like your post because I also see this and I think if some people would just open their eyes they would see the acts of kindness taking place around them, also. Plus, they could start doing it themselves. Far too many people complain about others because, I guess, they read or watch too much bad news. A person might not have extra money to spare, but they probably have a smile to spare or a helping hand.
Thanks for your story!
Let me get in line here behind Geebabe to thank AZDesertBrat for her uplifting post. It's really important among the negativity of the world today to hear such stories. You've made more than one person's day, I'm sure, just by posting it.
I had two happy experiences today and they both renewed my faith in human beings. The first was when a guy was buying some things and his debit card wouldn't work. Apparently no funds. Tried it three times and couldn't do it again and the poor guy had no other way to pay. He started to walk off when a lady in line handed me a $100 bill and told me to take it out of that. I still get teary thinking about it. The second time was when a little old lady in an electric cart came up to my (express) register with WAY more than 20 items but, of course, I said it was okay. Two young men behind her helped to unload all her items and made sure she was okay and then went to another register to check out. I'm telling you, there ARE still good people in this world. I actually see small acts of kindness nearly every day at work and it always makes me feel good about people in general but especially about the people who live around me.
At the end of my morning walk I usually stop at the same cafe and have toast and coffee. The staff is the owner about 40, who runs around like a madman being a waiter and counterman, a young waitress and a youngish middle aged woman who is a bit mentally handicapped, but whom the owner has been able to train to be a cook and sandwich-maker. The is a bit spread out and sometimes has twenty-five tables going plus the counter. Everyone works very hard, but everyone is congenial....a very neighborhood/regulars feel.
As I was leaving today I gave the owner twenty euros and told him that it was a holiday tip (I did not want to just leave it on the table.) He protested...and said, "No, no, no. It is not necessary, we just like you." That's nice to hear, but I told him no...his staff (the two women) would appreciate it for the holiday. So, he took it, and I expected he would divy up the tips on the 24th. I was was already outside among the tables when I heard woman call my name. I turned around, expecting it was one of the older women I know from the neighborhood. But it was the young waitress, a gracious girl but ordinarily a bit shy or reserved...who sometimes still uses formal address with me. She ran up smiling, said "Thank you!" and then gave me a kiss on both cheeks!
So, we both got an unexpected gift.
Love this story too - you really did a great thing. Now compare it o this: I was recently in a story - the lady in front of me was $.43 short and when asked what she wanted to do she just stood there so I keep change in my pocket and pulled it out. She turned around and gave me the most hateful look.
Merry Christmas
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