Friday, 8/14/09
I spent a relaxing afternoon at the spa on Friday. It was heaven. Afterward, I went to Barnes and Nobel and walked around, taking in the smell of the books and the coffee. Yum, coffee. I picked up two mochas...one for myself, and one to take to my sister. I surprised her at work. She was having a rough day, so it really lifted her spirits. :)
Saturday, 8/15/09
I didn't leave the house, so I guess my good deed for Saturday was taking care of the baby while The Hunk did an equally good deed for me by cleaning the carpets at the old house.
Sunday, 8/16/09
I helped an elderly lady unload her basket onto the conveyor belt. Small, yes, but she was quite thankful.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sometimes It's the Simplest Thing
My good deed wasn't for a stranger yesterday. It was much less complicated.
My fiance is one of the hardest workers I know. He was definitely born with that manly "I'm the provider" instinct. Since we purchased our home in June, he has been working his rear end off day after day removing wallpaper, patching walls, painting, ripping out carpet, and moving our furniture. During all of this, he has continued to work a full-time job that requires a lot of travel. He continues to be a loving partner and a kick-ass dad. He takes on so much, yet I feel as if I don't always do the best job at showing him my appreciation.
This week, I've been trying to give him a break, especially since he hasn't been feeling well. I'm taking the reins and bringin' it home so to speak by taking care of 'Lil Bit, fixing dinner, cleaning up, and then going to the old house to pack up the rest of the smaller stuff and get it all cleaned up. It has been hard, exhausting work, but he totally deserves to just lay around for a few nights.
My fiance is one of the hardest workers I know. He was definitely born with that manly "I'm the provider" instinct. Since we purchased our home in June, he has been working his rear end off day after day removing wallpaper, patching walls, painting, ripping out carpet, and moving our furniture. During all of this, he has continued to work a full-time job that requires a lot of travel. He continues to be a loving partner and a kick-ass dad. He takes on so much, yet I feel as if I don't always do the best job at showing him my appreciation.
This week, I've been trying to give him a break, especially since he hasn't been feeling well. I'm taking the reins and bringin' it home so to speak by taking care of 'Lil Bit, fixing dinner, cleaning up, and then going to the old house to pack up the rest of the smaller stuff and get it all cleaned up. It has been hard, exhausting work, but he totally deserves to just lay around for a few nights.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Kick-off to Good Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 8/11/09
It was a hot day here in Kansas City yesterday. Hot and humid. I left work early to go meet Time Warner Cable to hook up cable and internet at my new house. On the way home, I saw the same homeless people in the same spots. One in particular always catches my eye. She's a tired looking woman, most likely in her late 40's to early 50's with stringy blonde hair, squinty eyes, and a perma-frown on her face. Her skin is wrinkled into worn leather from weeks, months, maybe even years of weathering it out on the streets. I've never seen such sad eyes.
I don't know her story. I've never spoken to her. I usually just glance out the window, trying not to make eye contact with this poor stranger. By her side, you'll find a big fluffy mut of a dog, which looks to be mostly German shepard.
As I was waiting for the cable guy, muttering under my breath at how hot it was in the house despite the running air conditioner, I kept thinking about the woman and the dog standing at the Barry Road exit off of I-29.
The cable guy finally showed and hooked everything up. I decided to go see the woman and her dog. I gathered up an old water dish that used to be Buddy's (my long-lost dog, oh how I still miss him), dog treats, granola bars, bananas, and a huge plastic jug of iced water. I drove down to 72nd street, turned around, and got back on the highway so that I could exit. As I came to the stoplight, the light turned red. I opened the window of my nice air conditioned Honda and called to the lady, "Excuse me, ma'am? I've brought some water."
She made her way to the car with gratitude in her eyes. She was more excited about the dog treats and the water dish for her dog than she was anything else.
I'm so thankful for everything I have. I lead a very comfortable life with good family, wonderful friends, a good job with a steady income, and a beautiful home to live in. Like I said, I don't know that woman's story, but I do know that I'll be praying that she finds her way again someday.
Friends, as you're thinking of your good deeds, remember that they don't have to cost anything or take much time. All this required was an old water bowl, an old plastic jug I don't even use, and water and ice from the fridge. Oh, and maybe 10 minutes of my time. It's definitely a Good Deed Done Dirt Cheap.
Until next time,
-MFW
I don't know her story. I've never spoken to her. I usually just glance out the window, trying not to make eye contact with this poor stranger. By her side, you'll find a big fluffy mut of a dog, which looks to be mostly German shepard.
As I was waiting for the cable guy, muttering under my breath at how hot it was in the house despite the running air conditioner, I kept thinking about the woman and the dog standing at the Barry Road exit off of I-29.
The cable guy finally showed and hooked everything up. I decided to go see the woman and her dog. I gathered up an old water dish that used to be Buddy's (my long-lost dog, oh how I still miss him), dog treats, granola bars, bananas, and a huge plastic jug of iced water. I drove down to 72nd street, turned around, and got back on the highway so that I could exit. As I came to the stoplight, the light turned red. I opened the window of my nice air conditioned Honda and called to the lady, "Excuse me, ma'am? I've brought some water."
She made her way to the car with gratitude in her eyes. She was more excited about the dog treats and the water dish for her dog than she was anything else.
I'm so thankful for everything I have. I lead a very comfortable life with good family, wonderful friends, a good job with a steady income, and a beautiful home to live in. Like I said, I don't know that woman's story, but I do know that I'll be praying that she finds her way again someday.
Friends, as you're thinking of your good deeds, remember that they don't have to cost anything or take much time. All this required was an old water bowl, an old plastic jug I don't even use, and water and ice from the fridge. Oh, and maybe 10 minutes of my time. It's definitely a Good Deed Done Dirt Cheap.
Until next time,
-MFW
A New Project
Inspired by yesterday's post on my other blog (http://reflectionsofdomestication.blogspot.com/), I've decided to set up a separate area to track good deeds in hopes that it will serve as both a reminder to myself to find something to do for someone else daily, as well as inpiration for others to do the same. Feel free to leave your comments each day to share what good deeds YOU do every day. You might give someone else ideas for ways to pay it forward.
Have fun!
Until next time,
-MFW
Have fun!
Until next time,
-MFW
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