I apologize for the terrible lack in posting. I lost my inspiration for a while. Found it and have been meaning to update, but I can be forgetful at times.
I'd like to dedicate this post to a guy I don't really know. All I know of him is this: he either works at the school I attend or he is also a student there. The reason I want to dedicate this to him is because he brightens my day a little. He will randomly stand in the doorway and open the door for people as they walk up to the building. It's so small, but it really does mean a lot. It really does put a smile on my face and I always thank him genuinely. He probably doesn't even know how nice it is to be caught off guard in that way. I made a mental note earlier to carry some of my post-it's around with me and the next time I see him I may give him one.
Whenever I see custodial staff working around my apartment building or the school, I make an effort to greet them and tell them to have a good morning or afternoon. We are humans and we desire to be acknowledged (even if it's just a smile). We aren't worker bees buzzing around in a specific order to accomplish tasks. I think people sometimes get too caught up in their lives that they dismiss others, especially custodial people. That may be a sweeping generalization, but I always grew up with my elders saying to appreciate custodial staff because their hard work usually goes unnoticed. Lets take that one step further and make an effort to appreciate ALL people. I can honestly say that I even appreciate people I may disagree with or can't get along with...each person I encounter, I have the great opportunity to learn from them and grow into a more well-rounded person. We can either embrace each others faults or dismiss them, ignore them, and remain stagnant. We're faced with that choice each and every day. It's when we embrace other people for who they truly are that we can learn to love.
That's all for tonight.
Take care!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Post #40
I was told that if you sincerely compliment three people each day, by the end of one year, you will have made [more than] 1,000 people happy.
A "regular" customer at BB came in today and I noticed that her hair looked different. With intentions to compliment the color of her hair, I asked if she had dyed it. She hesitated to speak and notably became anxious about my comment. She finally said, "It's a wig. I was undergoing chemo-therapy for a while." I nearly started crying on the spot because I felt as though I had said something wrong. Instead of breaking down, I told her, "Oh, well I was going to tell you that your hair looks great!" Her face lit up at that point, but I still felt like crying. I can't even imagine having to wear a wig...trust me, I've tried. I know quite a few people who have or have had cancer and I've thought about what I would possibly be feeling if I had to deal with that.
I almost always try to see things as if I were in someone else's shoes. I try not to have a one-sided opinion on most things, and I like to be able to empathize. We aren't alone in this world, so we shouldn't have to feel like we are. It's a struggle, I know. Sometimes it's so hard to be optimistic and it can also be hard to feel like you aren't alone in your struggles. That's normal, I've learned. Life is a series of peaks and valleys.
Take care.
A "regular" customer at BB came in today and I noticed that her hair looked different. With intentions to compliment the color of her hair, I asked if she had dyed it. She hesitated to speak and notably became anxious about my comment. She finally said, "It's a wig. I was undergoing chemo-therapy for a while." I nearly started crying on the spot because I felt as though I had said something wrong. Instead of breaking down, I told her, "Oh, well I was going to tell you that your hair looks great!" Her face lit up at that point, but I still felt like crying. I can't even imagine having to wear a wig...trust me, I've tried. I know quite a few people who have or have had cancer and I've thought about what I would possibly be feeling if I had to deal with that.
I almost always try to see things as if I were in someone else's shoes. I try not to have a one-sided opinion on most things, and I like to be able to empathize. We aren't alone in this world, so we shouldn't have to feel like we are. It's a struggle, I know. Sometimes it's so hard to be optimistic and it can also be hard to feel like you aren't alone in your struggles. That's normal, I've learned. Life is a series of peaks and valleys.
Take care.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Post #39
Puzzles were a childhood favorite. I learned a long time ago that when you forced pieces to fit together, at least one of them ended up fragile, torn, or completely broken.
Why is that simple fact so easily forgotten?
Why is that simple fact so easily forgotten?
Monday, January 25, 2010
Post #38
So, there's a free download on iTunes this week for a song called "July Flame" by Laura Veirs and it's pretty amazing.
In other news, I'll be purchasing a messenger bag shortly. Something I've wanted for quite some time. The best part is that an artist I've recently met on an art website will be personalizing it for me :)
"The best lyrics are the ones that give you goosebumps or make you cry in public or help you realize the answers." - Katy Perry
This is the point in the winter season where I start to feel a little too cooped up. I'm aching so badly to ride on the bike trails or wander around the parks of the city.
"I think I'll move to the country, somewhere you don't have to walk so far to be able to tell that the world is beautiful."
There was a point, recently, where I felt like the world was crashing down. But I have since forcefully taken control and things are slowly coming back together.
Life is, in some ways, like a puzzle...but if this were to be completely true, the puzzle pieces would have to be made out of some material that could easily be reformed. Many times, we fit with someone or something for only a short period of time and we then must be able to change and adapt so that we can fit somewhere else. But maybe that's why puzzle pieces have more than one side.
Anyway, I'll stop there. I have some homework I need to get done.
Take care.
In other news, I'll be purchasing a messenger bag shortly. Something I've wanted for quite some time. The best part is that an artist I've recently met on an art website will be personalizing it for me :)
"The best lyrics are the ones that give you goosebumps or make you cry in public or help you realize the answers." - Katy Perry
This is the point in the winter season where I start to feel a little too cooped up. I'm aching so badly to ride on the bike trails or wander around the parks of the city.
"I think I'll move to the country, somewhere you don't have to walk so far to be able to tell that the world is beautiful."
There was a point, recently, where I felt like the world was crashing down. But I have since forcefully taken control and things are slowly coming back together.
Life is, in some ways, like a puzzle...but if this were to be completely true, the puzzle pieces would have to be made out of some material that could easily be reformed. Many times, we fit with someone or something for only a short period of time and we then must be able to change and adapt so that we can fit somewhere else. But maybe that's why puzzle pieces have more than one side.
Anyway, I'll stop there. I have some homework I need to get done.
Take care.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Post #37
Two things on my mind this week: honesty and freedom.
What do they mean to you and how might your views clash with the views of the masses?
What do they mean to you and how might your views clash with the views of the masses?
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Post #36
Any advice for the "winter blues"? Post below.
Several people I know are slipping into that blues-y mode of thinking that comes along with winters in South Dakota (and several other states, I'm sure).
I'm currently working on making some "christmas" cards for random people. I don't exactly want to call them Christmas cards because they aren't at all Christmas-y. It just so happens that receiving a few cards in the mail put me in the mood to sort of pay-it-forward. I'm painting the cards and putting uplifting quotes on them. There are some "regulars" at Bagel Boy who mean a lot to me, and I want them to know that their smiles mean the world to me.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!
Several people I know are slipping into that blues-y mode of thinking that comes along with winters in South Dakota (and several other states, I'm sure).
I'm currently working on making some "christmas" cards for random people. I don't exactly want to call them Christmas cards because they aren't at all Christmas-y. It just so happens that receiving a few cards in the mail put me in the mood to sort of pay-it-forward. I'm painting the cards and putting uplifting quotes on them. There are some "regulars" at Bagel Boy who mean a lot to me, and I want them to know that their smiles mean the world to me.
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Post #35
Considering the fact that I've had somewhere around 11 blogs to keep up on for school this semester, I haven't really had the oomph to keep up on this one because I've been so bogged down.
However, the semester is nearly over, so I will try to get back to my usual updates soon.
<3
However, the semester is nearly over, so I will try to get back to my usual updates soon.
<3
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