Dec 15, 2004 09:40
I have come to many conclusions lately.
One of them is that it is WAY more fullfilling to make others happy than it is to make them upset. See, I used to take pride in the fact that I could hurt people's feelings and I found it entertaining. Not anymore.
I am much more happy around happy people. so lately I have been trying to make others happy.
People may think I have alterior motives, but I don't care. I know what I'm doing and that is enough for me.
So, If there is anything that I could do for you to help you in anyway and it is not unreasonable and beyond my control, I am willing to help!!!
People need to get into the holiday spirit. This is the best time of the year. Most people are happy and more people go out of their way to help others. It's beautiful.
Wanna make someone happy?
I have a few suggestions:
1.Start a clothing drive
There are so many clothless children and there is a "community closet" in Newman that gives free clothing to victims of poverty and accidents such as fires or floods.
2.Bake cookies for someone special
Baking is not only stress releasing, but also you kill calories from all that mixing and moving between counter and oven. Not only that, but giving someone else something good to taste is a great way to get compliments :)
3.Write a family member a letter
You have family members in other states, I know you do. And if not out of state, maybe one that lives a few hours away. It's fun to receive mail and it's a fun thing to accomplish when you put that letter in a mail box (:
4.Call someone you haven't talked to in a while
It shows them you care and that you miss their company. Maybe they will think of you some time and call you and want to hang out.
5.Rake leaves for someone
After you finish raking them, you can jump in them, which is sooooo fun!!!
6.Make cards for you friends
Coloring is fun and it is really cool to do. You can thank them for their friendship or wish them luck with an obstacle they may face
7.Make fun stuff for your friends
Bracelets are not only cheap but easy to make as well. you can also make collages of people's favorite things or even fun posters
8.Make your family dinner
It's really fun to set up the table all pretty and it leaves room for compliments on a good meal. It's fullfilling also because you get to eat as well, and when you want to :)
9.Compliment people
If you see someone sitting next to you with a cute sweater on or fun hair, tell them. Hasn't a stranger ever complimented you? sometimes it might have been creepy, but most of the time it was really cool after you thought about it
10.Go out of your way to hang out with someone you haven't in a while
This is easy in such a small town. Call them up and make plans, with x mas break there are plenty of opportunities!
<3 Nikki