I had one of those days where every little thing goes wrong. Nothing major, just small annoyances: printer problem (OK now), broke TWO nails, plumber came an hour late, and left without finishing installing the new powder room faucet. I forgot to bring what I needed on an errand. Tried 3 times to fax something. Ended up THEIR fax machine was having problems, wasting an hour of my time...
Finally, on my way home, I slowly approached the middle school down the street at dismissal time. I saw a chubby, awkward looking boy be hassled and teased by a couple of kids. I finally stopped at the red light as he was walking home carrying a large science project of a volcano model. It looked heavy and difficult to carry. The boy did NOT look happy (despite the upcoming Spring Break). As he passed me on the sidewalk, I rolled down my passenger window, and yelled, "That volcano is AWESOME!" while giving him a thumbs up. His face lit up like a Christmas tree and he BEAMED a huge smile back at me. It felt SO good to make him smile. Wouldn't it be so nice and so simple if everyone made someone smile every day?
Comments (8)
Way to go, Palma. Random acts of kindness like that is so you! That is why I appreciate you as a friend.
Posted by Eden | April 2, 2010 6:55 AM
Posted on April 2, 2010 06:55
Love this story! How wonderful to actually make someone's day.
Posted by janie | April 2, 2010 7:29 AM
Posted on April 2, 2010 07:29
So easy, yet so important!
Posted by Jo | April 2, 2010 9:15 AM
Posted on April 2, 2010 09:15
That little story made my day. I am in the middle of a work project that I hate but have to do and you made me smile, I can only imagine the impact on the sad little boy!
Posted by Sheena | April 2, 2010 9:46 AM
Posted on April 2, 2010 09:46
What a sweet thing to do, Palma!
Posted by sandrac | April 2, 2010 2:40 PM
Posted on April 2, 2010 14:40
What a wonderful thing. Nothing like a compliment from a stranger.
Posted by Marta | April 3, 2010 10:10 AM
Posted on April 3, 2010 10:10
You are wonderful, so sensitive and thoughtful. Reading the last part of this post brought tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. Random acts of kindness are genuinely what makes the world a better place. May we all pay it forward. I hope you have a wonderful Easter.
Posted by Barb Cabot | April 3, 2010 10:39 AM
Posted on April 3, 2010 10:39
Yay Palma! Your story made my day :) I could just picture his big smile.
Posted by girasoli | April 5, 2010 12:30 AM
Posted on April 5, 2010 00:30