...Life is good.
And that is a huge understatement.
In the past few months I've kind of petered off the blog scene. There was lot happening. Not like wild crazy jet-setting.
But now this blog is about to change direction.
If
you've read my earlier entries you know that this whole journey started
off as a solo mission. I was living on my own, and out in the field
dating.
Not the case anymore. Now I've got a super fun roomie and an incredible boyfriend.
I have (another) new job too. Isn't it funny how things like that
happen. It's sort of like when a sitcom changes an actor/actress between
seasons. It's not horrible but you aren't sure exactly whats going on.
The
summer went by pretty fast. I turned 30, fell in love, figured out how
to not suck at my job, stayed quit from smoking, lost/gained friends,
and rearranged my room/priorities.
I've got lots to say moving forward and I promise that it won't be just about how cute my * "shmoopy boopy"
boyfriend is, or how responsible I am (insert gagging noise here).
While some things in my life have shifted, and changed, myself
included....it's still pretty(mildly?) interesting.
* I would never seriously call my boyfriend my shmoopy boopy anything. What the fuck dude? I'm not an asshole.
Ok, so total non-sequitur.
Here are the top 10 way's to make somebody's day/ 10 altruistic things to do for fun
10) Pay the toll for the person behind you (this obviously only works when you're not using EZpass. So thats me and 6 other people I guess). If you do have EZpass, pay for the person in line behind you somewhere, like a cup of coffee, or a news stand.
9) Hold the door for somebody who wouldn't expect a door held for
them. I'm barely 5'2", and not a big girl, but will hold the door for a
construction worker just to see the bemused look on their face. Small
acts of consideration are meaningful and easy to do.
8) If you see an expired parking meter- put a quarter in it.
Nobody likes getting a ticket- so help prevent others from that fate.
It's us against the meter maids!! (Obviously with so many muni-meters being put up, this too is becoming more difficult, but when you can, you should try :D)
7) Smile. Seriously, something so simple and free can change an
entire day for somebody. I've been in Penn Station during rush hour and
it looks like everyone is sucking on lemons. SO sad. And unfortunately a
large majority of people look at me like I'm crazy when I offer a "hey
there, we're all waiting for a train lets not look so sour" smile. It's
worth it when you see the people who need a friendly face break into a
grin and you know you've made a difference.
6) Over-tip. At Starbucks, at a diner, at Le Cirque. Just do it.
Don't whip out the tip calculator app on your phone...don't fight with
your dining companions on who pays what and if the server deserves 5-10%
or the full 15%. The people (PEOPLE) who handle your food work really
hard for their money. Just give them 25%. It feels good to know that you
made somebody's night/day.
5)Surprising a friend with snail mail. It's always nice to get a
letter in the mail that isn't a bill. ALSO, help keep the U.S. Postal
service in business.
4) Let a mom with kids go in front of you at the supermarket.
Even if she has a gazillion things. Don't make her wait behind you and
longer than she has to with the chorus of " mommaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!! Can we pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaase get thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis?!!!" from her miscellaneous 3-7 year olds?
Have a heart. One day you're going to be the one with the screaming
kids begging for the 10 gallon drum of blue #40 and hydrogenated pokemon
bones
3) Compliment. Loudly, Sincerely, and often. People love to be
complimented. Those who say that they don't are lying or Amish. And try
to go for something less obvious. Eyes? Too romantic (unless you're
trying to woo the person you're complimenting...but on the subway the
lady in the "I'm K-ray-Z for Kats"
sweatshirt is better being complimented on kick ass vintage handbag, or
not at all. (also, I don't know why a woman with that sweatshirt would
pair it with a kick ass vintage handbag, but I've seen it and it
happens. Also when I complimented her on the handbag I swear she purred.
Fucking New York City Man....) But I digress...
2) Call your graandma/great
aunt Lulu, mom- whomever. They want to hear from you. They love you.
They worry about you. Are you cold? hungry? Who are you?! ...wait what?
Just call them. Now.
1) Wipe down the equipment you use at the gym. Meticulously.
While this might not be changing the world, or the lives of millions-
the next person who hops on that elliptical/bike/ab-smasher- will be
extremely thankful.
There you have it. More madness to come.
!S
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