I have this fascination with people who are genuinely friendly to strangers. When people tell me to have a nice day and really seem to mean it, I actually get super happy for the next few minutes at least. I'm really trying to be more so, but sometimes people just strike me as particularly nice.
For example, last week we got a brand new [used] copier in our building. Before we had to walk SEVEN (7) BLOCKS (MORE LIKE 12 IF WE TOOK THE SKYWALK, WHICH WE DO ON COLD DAYS LIKE THESE) just to make copies. In non-profit arts management there is a lot to copy. Programs, invitations, thank-yous, marketing pieces, music, you name it. So it's understandable that getting a copier in our building is pretty exciting! (We finally set it up to start working today and that was awesome).
I was the only one there, as my boss was in Florida with his family. Lucky! I at least knew where the copier was going and everything. But there I was in my heels in the snow watching this one guy try to unload this big copier. Of course I wanted to help, but felt like I was doing a very poor job. But it was no matter. We got it moved in and he was super friendly, just chatting about things and making jokes, all while being very efficient. It's just nice to see a delivery guy who isn't grumpy. I don't know why I think most are...
Then today I was leaving work and [there is a Starbuck's in my building] decided to buy a bottle of water before I left since I was going to the gym right after [which I didn't end up doing]. I must have looked hurried or stressed or something. I don't know. The Starbuck's guy smiled at me and seemed really nice (was he hitting on me? Sometimes I just figure everyone knows I have a boyfriend.) and was asking me about how my day was and stuff. I told him it was pretty busy since my boss had been on vacation until today.
I just realized he may have given me a discount on my water (1. That sounds sooo elitist, and 2. Ok maybe he was hitting on me... I'll have to see what that water normally costs). As I left he told me he hopes my week gets less hectic and I said thanks have a good one. It made me smile.
I can procede with this in one of two ways. Either
A. Avoid Starbuck's when he works because I really don't like when guys ask me out. It just makes things awkward. Or
B. Use this to get more discounts. Opinions? Carsten?
2. An Unexpected Familiar Face
Today a new student joined one of the Youth Orchestras. I thought I recognized him, and I thought I recognized his name, and I knew where I recognized it from. But what were the odds?? When I asked for his e-mail address and stuff to send his parents info (he's only in middle school) I had to ask if he attended the Junior Scholars Academy last summer. And he got really excited "Yeah! I thought I recognized you!" It was cool.
We have the BEST kids at these camps!
Since I don't have any pictures of my own I'll leave you with a cool picture of outer space because I feel like it and totally loved it when I was in Kindergarten-2nd grade.
"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." -Howard Thurman
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