happiness

some goodness being spread

http://www.dosomething.org/project/landscape-photo-club

This is a website that shows all of the good things people are doing in the world today. My club that I started is featured on it, so check it out.

"Think Big, Start Small, Act Now"-Thomas Friedman

When reviewing the random acts of kindness the second time around, i thought that people were more willing to help others. I think that there was a sense of "Pay it forward" in everyone. Noticing others helping others i think gives people a feeling of want and sometime need to help others as well and spread the good vibes as i like to call them.

People are always thankful for someone else taking the time to help them. I think however at times people take it for granted. An example of this is opening doors. I think because it is such a simple act that people tend to be not a genuine when thanking someone for holding the door open for them and do not think of how that person is genuinly trying to help them out.

The random act of kindness that affected me the most was the one that was given to me by my mom, dad, sister, and best friend Caitlin. They all surprised me by giving me and my friend Caitlin 2 tickets to see Wicked on Broadway in the third row for my birthday. My parents and sister also surprised me with telling me that they are bringing me to New York for the weekend for my birthday!!! I thought it was really nice that they are willing to go all out for my birthday this year. Yes i am turning 18 which i guess is a big deal, but they did not have to go through all the trouble of throwing me this huge birthday month celebration. For this though i am forever grateful for my parents, my sister, and my best friend Caitlin for all that they do for me. :)

I still believe that love is all around us, as the movie Love Actually quotes. Whether it is someone throwing you a huge celebration for your birthday, or someone simply opening the door for someone, there is love being given, received, and shown throughout our lives. We just have to think big, make the little things count, and help out those in need.

sometimes you just need to stop what your doing and look at the beautiful view set in front of you

a cute little comic i found about random acts of kindness

random acts of kindness for the week

Here are some random acts of kindness i have found throughout the weekend and last week :)
12. One of my friends gave me a ride for extended lunch last week :)
13. I saw two of my friends buy my other two friends lunch because they forgot their money
14. I saw a girl hold the door open for a big group of people coming in that she didn't even know
15. A girl in one of my classes said hi to me when i saw her at a restaurant over the weekend, even though i never talk to her.
16. My mom bought me new shoes because i had lost mine, and i didn't even ask her to
17. One of my friends offered me money because i had forgotten mine in the car.
18. A friend noticed i was cold and gave me his jacket
19. I sent a message to an old friend telling them i was sorry for all that happened between us and that i hoped we could still be friends again someday.
20. My friends mom picked up two of our friends after they had missed the bus and my friend was already at school.
21. My mom helped me with my homework even though she was really tired.
22. My dad left me a sweet note in the morning before he left for a business trip telling me how much he loved me and was going to miss me.
23. My aunt is going through a tough time and my mom offered to take some of her stuff when she is moving and store it in our house until she found a place for it.
24. My mom gave money to a boy who was trying to buy a soda but didn't have enough money.
and the BIG 25. I saw a teacher make sure a girl was okay after she had tripped and fell down the stairs at school today. so sweet.