Cupcakes, Cookies & Gas

Random Acts Part 1

For my birthday this year I asked my friends to join me in doing something special and/or thoughtful for someone else (stranger or not).   

Here is the first part of my list. I am planning to do a minimum of 33 acts for the 33 years I have walked on this earth. 

**PLEASE NOTE: These are things I may randomly do already and keep to myself under normal circumstances, but I think I have to share them, to inspire others to pay it forward. 

1. My friend Tammy took me to lunch as an early birthday present. Since the restaurant is well known for their delicious cupcakes, we paid for 2 cupcakes for the person who came after us. The lady who ran the restaurant said that no one had ever done this before. 
2. Dropped off $20 (anonymously) at our church’s snack bar to take care of the next few people. Snacks are priced between $ .25 to $2, so I think several people were pleasantly surprised! 
3. While in line to pay for the lunch buffet for father's day with my family, girls were selling Girl Scout cookies and I overheard a cashier saying she wondered how much they cost so after lunch I gave enough money to the girls to buy two boxes for the cashiers. 
4. I left twice as much as I would normally leave as a tip at the buffet. 
5. Gave a small care package of items to a friend which included razors, body wash, deodorant.
6. Went in to get a drink at a gas station and bought a $10 gas card. I then took it out to the gas pump and handed it to the first person I saw coming in. He was very surprised, so much that he didn’t know what to say and ended up telling me Happy Father’s Day (me, a woman with no kids)!! 
7. I bought 4--$5 gift cards to give to people when I feel impressed to, and I have given out two so far!
8.  I gave quarters to some kids for the gumball machine.
9. I ordered Chinese food for dinner and when I ordered it, the sun was shining, but then by the time the food was delivered, it started pouring rain. I gave the guy a $14 tip for coming out in the rain! 

To be continued…

Please feel free to share Random Acts of Kindness you have incorporated into your day. Remember it only takes a moment to make someone else feel special. ;)