After thinking about this topic, I realized that my life is chock full of wonderful things that people have done for me, friends, family, strangers passing through my life. Sometimes it's big things, sometimes it's little gestures that make such an impact on me...So I decided to give a sampling of awesome things that people have done in my life lately...
1) An old lady gave me a $25 gift certificate when I was in line at Express, telling me it wasn't her type of store and she saw that I had an armload of clothing
2) Michael Turner, my favorite comic book artist, was on the same flight as me to LA. We talked at the airport a little bit, and then got on the plane. As when I got off the plane, he had actually waited for me and walked with me to baggage claim. He didn't have to wait for me or even talk to me at all, so I really appreciated it.
3) My brother in law Dan got me Cubs tickets this year because I was too busy working to wait in the virtual waiting room for them.
4) Anyone who holds a door open for me when I have Ben in a stroller is a saint. I never realized how difficult it is to maneuver around with strollers until I actually had one!
5) My relatives (aunts, uncles and cousins) who, without fail, always bring food to whatever party I'm throwing, causing enough leftovers for all the young'uns who don't cook to bring home with them when the party is over
6) The Cajudo brothers and Rusty letting me be a part of their short track documentary, giving me experiences that I will never forget
7) Hawaiian Sam, who sent me an awesome care package from Hawaii, chock full of chocolate macadamia nuts, comic stuff, hurricane popcorn, jams, and cool LOST related stuff
8) My wonderful friend who gave a HUGE donation when I did the Blogathon several years ago
9) My client and his wife, who volunteered to drive me to the airport, going totally out of their way and through rush hour traffic to get me there on time
10) My other clients, who gave me a t-shirt and talking stuffed monkey for Ben's first birthday
Next week: 10 Countries You'd Like to Visit
Posted by Yano at July 24, 2007 01:38 AMTotally agree on the stroller one, and thankful those days are over for me.
I'm doing blogathon this year, only just decided yesterday.
holding the door open-that makes me feel really good cause I do that often for everyone. I love your list. Here is mine.
http://clockworkchris2007.blogspot.com/2007/07/ten-nicest-things-someone-has-ever-done.html
Here is mine...
http://belladrama.net/?p=2237
I was looking for a Tuesday meme and thought this was just such a nice way to start the day.
Posted by: aithne at July 24, 2007 04:47 AMThank you!
I REALLY enjoyed participating this week!
Happy Tuesday, all!
Posted by: JennieBoo at July 24, 2007 06:26 AMThis one is such a nice way to start my day!
Posted by: Shannon at July 24, 2007 06:42 AMI looked at this as an opportunity to thank some people I never really thanked well enough. Great topic this week! Brought back some memories.
Posted by: pjd at July 24, 2007 07:00 AMI completely agree with your first sentiment - isn't it wonderful to think of all the nice things people do for us, just because we're human beings? I love it. Great topic choice this week. I'm up!
Posted by: BSL at July 24, 2007 07:05 AMOne thing I realized while doing this week's list - I truly am loved! What a great topic! Mine is up....
Posted by: Bubba's Sis at July 24, 2007 07:11 AMA great charmed life you lead. You must give a lot to get so much back. Mine is up. A "feel-good" kind of day, eh?
Posted by: patois at July 24, 2007 07:12 AMIt was hard to pick the ten nicest things - makes you realize how blessed you are.
Have a wonderful weekend & thanks for being our fearless leader,
Frances
I loved this one. Good vibes. I'm finally up.
Posted by: cjh at July 24, 2007 09:41 AMhttp://mommymandy.blogspot.com/2007/07/ten-on-tuesday-10-nicest-things-that.html
Posted by: Amanda at July 24, 2007 10:14 AMThis was a really great topic!! It was a nice reminder for me that people are overall good.=D Mine are up.
Posted by: Mindi at July 24, 2007 12:15 PMMine is up!
Posted by: Karen (mommy of three) at July 24, 2007 01:10 PMMine's up :)
Posted by: angela at July 24, 2007 01:29 PMMine are up. This was a good chance to get some thank you's out there.
Posted by: TheBitterQueen at July 24, 2007 03:06 PMI'm up!
Posted by: Erin at July 24, 2007 07:57 PMI'm a little late to the party. But mine are finally up.
Posted by: Jennifer of Dog.Yarn.Knit at July 24, 2007 08:17 PMi'm slow, but i'm up. this was a good list for me to create today. thanks!
Posted by: alisonwonderland at July 24, 2007 09:22 PMA little late with my entry for the week...busy busy. Got it up just "under the wire."
I agree with you on opening doors. Just as important are the people who open doors for someone using crutches or are in a wheelchair.
I got mine done late, because I just joined this week. But at least I got it done!
Posted by: shell at July 26, 2007 07:15 PM