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starbuck8 · Apr 26, 2008, 04:03 AM

Hi all!

I thought it might be interesting to hear stories about "random acts of kindness" from everyone. Something you did for someone? Something someone did for you? Something you saw someone do for someone else?

It doesn't matter how big or small... or how insignificant it might seem.

I'll start it off just to get everyone going! ;)

I went to the grocery store lastnite just before closing time. As I was leaving, I saw an elderly lady with a cart full of groceries that was on the phone calling a cab. I heard her say... "20 mins until you can get here?...the store is closing and I will have to wait outside in the cold with my groceries!"

I introduced myself, and told her that I would wait with her because it was dark, and if she got too cold she could warm up in my van. I also offered her a ride home, but she declined. (can't blame her... she didn't know me from Adam) The store locked their doors, and we stood in the parking lot and had a nice chat until her cab pulled up. The cab driver and I helped her with her groceries, and before she left she came up to me and said... "you are a sweet girl"... and she gave me a kiss on the cheek.

I came home with such a high, for something that I didn't even feel was out of my way to do for someone! :)

I'm going to try and do something as often as I can from now on... even if it's something little, to try and make someone's day just a bit brighter!

Anyone else game? ;)

ChihuahuaMomma · Apr 26, 2008, 04:07 AM

I came out of a packed 7-11 today, got into my car, and looked over to realize that the person parked next to me had a flat tire. I waited in my car for twenty minutes for the owner of the car to come out so that I could tell them that they had a flat tire. I would want someone to do the same for me. It would suck to go all the way home and realize it when you could have just taken care of it at the gas station. They thanked me.

starbuck8 · Apr 26, 2008, 04:13 AM

Right on! Good for you! They could have wrecked their tire and their rim, and it probably saved them a lot of money. Kudos!

Fr_Chuck · Apr 26, 2008, 05:41 AM

I rescued a couple off their balcony last night, they went out and the sliding door locked behind them.

starbuck8 · Apr 26, 2008, 06:03 AM

Stranded on balcony! Could have been fun for awhile ;), but not all night I guess eh? LOL!
Bet they were happy to see you!

Fr_Chuck · Apr 26, 2008, 06:31 AM

Yes and I got repaid for my kindness, a construction crew was here this morning "early" to fix it. So I got woke up by the banging and yelling this morning.

excon · Apr 26, 2008, 06:36 AM

Hello:

I was at a packed 7-Eleven store when this mean guy shoved me, so I went out and flattened his tires.

excon

starbuck8 · Jul 3, 2008, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by excon

Hello:

I was at a packed 7-Eleven store when this mean guy shoved me, so I went out and flattened his tires.

excon

I don't know how I missed your post excon! You rock! ;) :D You make me want to go flatten a few tires! LOL!

Rockstar714 · Jul 3, 2008, 02:57 PM

Thanks Ex-con for that post, It totally brightened my day (its been a rough one)!

I used to work at Starbucks and we would have people (especially during the holidays) pay for the order for the person behind them, we had it up to 19 cars one time that had each paid for the one behind them. Even though I wasn't directly involved it still felt good.

starbuck8 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Rockstar714

Thanks Ex-con for that post, It totally brightened my day (its been a rough one)!

I used to work at Starbucks and we would have people (especially during the holidays) pay for the order for the person behind them, we had it up to 19 cars one time that had each paid for the one behind them. Even though I wasn't directly involved it still felt good.

That's cool! It really does make your day a bit better when things like that happen! How is your weather? I just watched on TV a bit ago, that Seattle had some awful thunderstorms and flooding! :eek: We quite often get the aftermath of the weather in WA.

EDIT: I have to say, that your commercials for the Puyallup fair drive me insane! LOL! I can't get the song out of my head all day after I hear it! ;)

Rockstar714 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:14 PM

The thunderstorms were amazing. They woke me up at 445 this morning and the cats and I watched them until I had to go to work. :)
Today is fine, really mild, and the past couple days its been really hot.
Sorry you get our aftermath, I'm tired of the rain. Haha

starbuck8 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:18 PM

We've had a ton of rain too! The last week and a half or so have been pretty nice though. It's close to 90 degrees right now, and nice blue skies... but I hear they're forecasting rain for tomorrow! :( Figures! The wkd is coming right? ;)

Another Edit: haha! I'm in Alberta, so not terribly far from you. That is why we usually end up with your weather.

Rockstar714 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:28 PM

I like canada, I wish I lived there...

starbuck8 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:32 PM

Careful what you wish for! ;) Although, I guess your winters are close to as bad as ours can be sometimes! A HAPPY 4TH TO YOU! Our Canada Day was last weekend!

Rockstar714 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:36 PM

Thanks!
I just like change, I wouldn't mind living there, I really wouldn't.
Although, I wish everywhere was like socal. That's some perfect weather (on the coast, at least)...

Here is a random act of kindness speaking of socal

I was a poor college student and one of the customers at starbucks had heard through another employee that I had no where to go on thanksgiving, so she got my number, called me and told me to meet her at starbucks. She had fixed me a plate of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and pumpkin pie. :) It sure beat the 99 cent chicken sandwich from jack in the box that I was going to have. Haha

starbuck8 · Jul 3, 2008, 03:46 PM

Awww, that is so sweet! Some people are just so kind!

I really must give a shout out to my "Alty" girl on AMHD! I was going through some very rough times with my ex. Without ever meeting me or speaking to me even on the phone... just our short convo's on here, she offered to open her home to me, if I ever needed to get away! She didn't know me from a hole in the ground. That was really only about 6 months ago, and she has become a very caring and trusted friend. Her children call me Auntie, and they are all just very caring people. So I really have to say... thankyou Alty!. I don't know what I would do without you! :D

Alty · Jul 7, 2008, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by starbuck8

Awww, that is so sweet!! Some people are just so kind!!

I really must give a shout out to my "Alty" girl on AMHD! I was going through some very rough times with my ex. Without ever meeting me or speaking to me even on the phone...just our short convo's on here, she offered to open her home to me, if I ever needed to get away! She didn't know me from a hole in the ground. That was really only about 6 months ago, and she has become a very caring and trusted friend. Her children call me Auntie, and they are all just very caring people. So I really have to say...thankyou Alty!!...I don't know what I would do without you! :D

Now I'm crying. I'm at a loss for words, that never happens. What to do, what to do? I'm so glad to know you Starby, you are a good friend. Has it only been 6 months, it seems like we've known each other forever. And I don't know what I'd do without you either. You've been there for good times, you've been there for bad, you've listened to me vent and then joined in because you're my friend. I adore you. :):)

Okay, I do have a small story, it still brings a smile to my face. Around three years ago I was driving home on a busy street and in the middle of the road was a mother duck and 7 ducklings. She was trying to cross the street with her babies, but the duckling were to small to get over the meridian. I stopped my car, and so did the lady beside me (the road was two lanes). Both of us went and caught the babies, brought them across the road to safety. At first people were honking, mad because of the delay, but when they realized what was going on, they got out of their cars and cheered. We caused quite a back up, but it was worth it. :)

Rockstar714 · Jul 7, 2008, 03:03 PM

That story makes me want to cry, Alty...

Sometimes I think that the animals deserve the kindness more than humans.

Alty · Jul 7, 2008, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Rockstar714

That story makes me want to cry, Alty...

Sometimes I think that the animals deserve the kindness more than humans.

I feel the same way. :)

Rockstar714 · Jul 7, 2008, 03:12 PM

There was a bear outside my apartment one day, but I wasn't going to call the cops. It's a huge wooded area, the bear can live there for all I care, it wasn't bothering me, but no some stupid person had to go and call them and get it trapped. That makes me sad. Its like we take over their habitat and then force them out too. All they want is a home...