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An Everyday Hero
Dear Larry, Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be writing an open letter to you. Never did I think that you would be far away enough that I would have to. Yet, I know that at times you are near. As if we never parted. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. No matter what my mood is, where my head is. To even embrace such an idea as a letter to you would most definitely take all these years to allow me to do so, lest I crumble trying.
By Canuck Scriber L.Lachapelle Author2 years ago in Humans
“Amazing people can do amazing things.”
I ordered a few things from Walgreens a while back and when I received my order, I noticed that a greeting card had been put in the bag with all my stuff. It said “Amazing people can do amazing things.” on the outside and “Keep on being the one and only you.” on the inside. I didn’t order or pay for a card so it shouldn’t have been with my stuff. I came to the assumption that the delivery person had purchased the card with their own money and put it with my order to be nice. And I wondered if this was always something that this person did whenever they were delivering random things to random people, or if they just felt like including a card in my order for no real reason. But it made me smile. I don’t remember what type of mood I was in. Was I feeling low and in need of a pick me up? Was that card exactly what I needed in that moment? I don’t know. But it made me smile. I thought about the delivery person and how sweet such a small gesture from them was and it made me want to make others smile too. If I can get a card for a random person to make them smile or give someone a compliment just when they need to hear it, why wouldn’t I? You never know what type of mood someone is really in and a little kindness from another person could be all they need to feel better or push through. Whether it’s a stranger like me or someone I know and love. Maybe someone I know and am not all that fond of. It wouldn’t hurt me to be kind. And cost of a greeting card aside, it’s normally free to be friendly. Receiving that card that night from that random delivery person was really special to me. I keep it sitting on my dresser next to my mirror now. And I see it everyday. “Amazing people can do amazing things.” I sometimes wish I could thank the person who gave that card to me, but there’s no way to contact a delivery person once the delivery is complete. Corny as it sounds, I still think about them and hope they’re doing well. I hope they’re still giving random cards to random strangers to lift their spirits and make their days. Just thinking about it makes me want to be a better person. Receiving a card from someone who has no idea who I am or what I might be going through, it meant a lot. I wonder if that person thinks of the strangers he or she has given cards to. I like to imagine they do. And I hope that person is living a good life. I’ve always tried to be a good person, to make people happy and spread kindness wherever I go. But that person made me want to be a better person even more than I already did. They made me want to make sure that I always leave people better than how I found them. Whether it’s a simple compliment, a helpful hand or a greeting card from Walgreens. I don’t ever want to be the reason someone is upset or hurting. I want to make sure that crossing paths with me is as pleasant an experience as it can be. I want to be generous and kind. I want to be there for people however possible and make sure that they know that they are amazing people who can do amazing things. No matter how big or small.
By Amber Marie Cardona2 years ago in Humans
Get Out of a Dating Rut By Dating Outside Your Type. Top Story - January 2022.
Are you finding yourself stuck in a dating rut? Are you always drawn to the same type of person without really understanding why? If so, now might be time to start dating outside your type.
By Eileen Glaister2 years ago in Humans
The Return Of The Night Owl: How To Effectively Set Up Your Office Chair For Sleeping.
For some, it’s a challenge to get up in time to start their day at work. They know their personal time is being robbed from them. But for others, it’s a choice to stay up late and wake up when they want to. No matter the situation, there’s a way to set up your chair so that you can sleep comfortably while you work.
By Lovelesh Gupta2 years ago in Humans
A Story On How I Met The Love Of My Life
"So why don't you propose to me?" This was what she told me on the first date. It was not actually a planned date though, we just had plans for a formal meetup after the high school ended. She had already got admitted for her Bachelor's degree and I was still trying to figure out what to do with my life. She made me speechless with this question. I mean I liked her a lot and had a huge crush on her during my college days but I don't think I was ready for something like that. I had never thought of being in a relationship for my whole life. I don't even remember now how and what I replied to her this question.
By Dipendra Neupane2 years ago in Humans