I was getting on the bus after a Traider Joe's(the best little place I've found in a big place) grocery spree & the guy in front of me PAID full fare & as I set my much used bags down to pay my fair the driver blocked the coin slot w/one hand &  handed me a 24hr pass w/the other. I said ty while bowing my head. This has happened a couple of times recently on this bus route. I had thought it coincidence & there was a buildup of overpayment & I just got lucky, but this time I realized that it was the same driver & he was going out of his way to show me kindness. Does any one else expirience this from time to time from strangers? Makes me feel silly for being such a passionate whiner.

It does feel good when someone does something nice  Whether it's remembering what you like, giving a compliment or giving you a break on something. You never know who it might be

Most recent I asked the butcher how fresh the carne asada was made. She helped me pick out a roast, sliced it up and added the marinade fresh for me. Then she marked it at nearly half price. I wanted to give her a big hug 

I love when things like this happen, but I'm usually at a loss how to respond.  I have gone through some desparate times when I had to rely on the kindness of strangers.  Now that I'm not desparate I try to remember that to pass it along the line.  People can be really kind (and really sh**s, too).  It is the unexpected kindnesses that are so touching.

How nice for you, Bella.  The world is a better place when we treat each other nicely.

- Kate

It's a weird spot where I am. I'm not a vindictive or viscious person. I wear a walkman usless I may need to interact. I miss much of what's said of me by others & am just cold to any of that, it just doesn't evoke any emotion. But when people who know what I am & go out of their way to accommodate me cuz of that, it's not like I have to balance the "Karma" out, yet it catches me off guard & I can only say ty while bowing my head. It's like a missing link w/in missing links that can't be made sense of in a proper way, only say ty in the most respectful of ways.   

Quote from: Bellaon7I wear a walkman unless I may need to interact

..... and apparently have the good taste to listen to Hendrix 

Duh....... I don't really understand the question but Jimi had a band called Jimmy James and the Blue Flames with Randy California?
Robert     Johnson?
Slowhand was Eric Clapton's nickname?

does any of that relate correctly to what you posted?

Last month there was an outfit I wanted and I thought I had the money...But like always...

The dreaded tax came in and I was 47 cents off and the guy still wouldn't let me have it! =[

But the guy behind me was like, "Here, young lady take this dollar and buy what you need!"

I toke it and said, "Thank you so much!"

He just smiled...

I bought what I needed and left;

But that felt so good that someone actually cared to help a complete stranger! :]

Quote from: Bellaon7 on September 27, 2009, 11:41:22 PM
Jimmy James, & Jimmy james &, Jimmy James & the ? If u r 40+ & cannot complete this sentance, then Robert Jo...? Slow h&...stupid riddles...   

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Oh wait, now I remeber, that guitarist from the Rolling Stones asked "that's really good, but who's playing the "other"(hint, hint, & hint) guitar?"

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You 40+yr olds, please don't allow some 20->(ya, that's less than) answer this, cuz I promise they will. 

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I am gackin' on this, cuz I know it's only a matter of time before a young person puts me to bed on this.

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Yesterday morn, I downloaded Beyonce's "Single Girls, Put a Ring on it", so I have no redemtion, I am guilty of...being guilty.

Wheeeee Doggies



Or how 'bout some cats?

I really don't want to post this because it may make look at what I am not.

I was behind an elderly lady at the supermarket last Christmas. She ran out of money for what was obviously a single persons Christmas lunch, the check girl was very young and didn't know what to do. I just passed the cash and said "Happy Christmas" .

She was a bit teary, but nothing like the check girl, she was bawling. I felt great, the lady got her Christmas lunch, and the young girl had a story to spread.

Sudden Acts of Kindness.

Firmly believe in them

Cindy, whose mail box is now open to recieve cash donations to give to my very upset credit card a holiday. It's been thinking of the French fashion week. Fat chance CC


Cindy

Quote from: Steffi on September 28, 2009, 01:32:36 AM
Duh....... I don't really understand the question but Jimi had a band called Jimmy James and the Blue Flames with Randy California?
Robert     Johnson?
Slowhand was Eric Clapton's nickname?

does any of that relate correctly to what you posted?

Bingo! I thought I was being clever after several glasses of wine...

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Quote from: Virginia Marie on September 28, 2009, 02:15:22 AM
Wheeeee Doggies



Or how 'bout some cats?

Hey, now let's not get carried away here & do anything...crazy;D-

Damn, got that song stuck in my head now! Must listen to it!

"If the sun refused to shine, I don't mind..."

He did it again, another free day pass! ...if all the mountains, fell in the sea...let it be, it ain't me!

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I gave a co-worker $2 so she could shove a pie in our boss's face for charity.  Does that count as a random act of kindness? 

Seriously, though, it's nice when people go out of their way to be helpful.   Sounds to me, though, as if your bus driver may have a little crush.   

I wish I could chalk it up to that if he was cute & within my age range, but he's 70-80 aged & knows I'm t/s. That actually makes me feel even better inside! I wish I could just give him a big hug!

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Quote from: Bellaon7 on October 03, 2009, 06:48:42 PM
I wish I could chalk it up to that if he was cute & within my age range, but he's 70-80 aged & knows I'm t/s. That actually makes me feel even better inside! I wish I could just give him a big hug!

Well, Bella, a little peck on the cheek might be acceptable.    And he sounds pretty cute to me.

Yes, but can you imagine the shame if people got the wrong idea & though I was trying to attack a helpless(yet quite spry) old man?

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Maybe you could find out what kinda treats he likes and show up with some.

I'm sure no-one would get the wrong idea. They would just think your showing some appreciation to a kindly elderly person