Random Acts of Kindness Can Be Fun

I pulled into line at the ATM. Read the bumperstickers of the car in front of me. The car pulled away. I pulled up to the ATM machine - just in time for the machine to give me her credit card.

I didn't think on this long at all. I dropped my wallet and her card on the passengers seat, and took off in what became my first car chase around town in a good many years.

The weather was just warm enough that I could keep the windows down. The radio was playing a rather obnoxious 'gotta love it' pop song. Traffic was heavy, but moving. The owner of the card was just far enough ahead of me to add a bit of a challenge to the chase.

In the end, I caught up with her on a quiet back road just a few miles away. She was so grateful she nearly cried. I didn't tell her, but the chase was far cooler than the random act of kindness. I almost felt like a kid again.

Found in my email box

I believe-
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I believe-
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every
once in a while and you must forgive
them for that.


I believe-
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I believe-
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I believe-
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I believe-
that you should always leave loved ones
with loving words. It may be the last
time you see them.

I believe-
that you can keep going long after you can't.

I believe-
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.


I believe-
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I believe-
that regardless of how hot and
steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had
better be something else to take
its place.

I believe-
that heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I believe-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe-
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I believe-
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down,
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe-
that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me
the right to be cruel.

I believe-
that just because someone doesn't love
you the way you want them to doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have.

I believe-
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe-
that it isn't always enough to be
forgiven by others. Sometimes you
have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe-
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe-
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe-
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.

I believe-
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a
secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe-
that two people can look at the exact
same thing and see something totally
different.

I believe-
that your life can be changed in a matter of
hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe-
that even when you think you have no more
to give, when a friend cries out to you
you will find the strength to help.

I believe-
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I believe-
that the people you care about most in life
are taken from you too soon.

Just Plain Ol' Cool!!!

Not only did the Bruins just win the first game of playoffs. They were playing the Canadians at the Fleet Center. Even cooler? It was a Shut Out!

Oh, and just to really frost the cake - we had a rookie goaltender, Andrew Raycroft, in net. It's the first time since 1929 a rookie goaltender has gotten a shut out in the playoff debut!

I'm so happy!

The Purple Jungle Potty

Okay, this isn't my bathroom, and Tracy does have her own blog to put pictures of her bathroom in, but I can't resist!

Check this room out! I Love It!!! It's so over the edge! It's great!

They Did It!

The Bruins took first place in the North East Conference and placed forth in the league.

Very Happy Things

It is so cool to open my email, see a picture of these two amazing girls, and know I'm their auntie-jungle-gym.

Random Happy Things

You take the first sip of the tea you just made, and realize - it's perfect!

You run into the cutest little newborn in a store - and the mother lets you hold her.

Just as you realize you miss someone - they call.

You receive a package/gift you had no idea was coming.

You hold the door for someone, they look you right in eye, smile, and say Thank You.

A chipmunk waits a few seconds before running away when it notices you. (this applies to all small wild animals)

Your child's school calls, out of the blue, to tell you how cool your kid is.

A plant you thought was surely dead, suddenly perks up and grows.

At the checkout, you realize you forgot your wallet, but find you have just enough to cover the tab with money you forgot you put in your pocket.

You unexpectedly get a *really* high score on your favorite game.

You check the mail and the *only* thing in there is a card from a friend.

For no reason, your kid walks over and hugs you.

You are absolutely certain you lost something, turn around a find it.

You come across a childhood photo album you'd forgotten all about.

The check engine light on your car suddenly turns OFF.

At the checkout you find out half the things you bought are on sale.

You come home, realize you've forgotten your house key, but also forgot to lock the door.

You're car is complete dead! You know you wont be able to fix it! The mechanic calls - you only need a ten dollar part!


I'm certain there are many more 'Happy Things'. It would take a lifetime to learn (or list) them all. Still, if you have any things you'd like to add, I'd love to hear about them (use the comment link below).

Friday's Post - take three

I've come here two other times today to make my daily post. Now it is technically not Friday anymore, but oh well. I haven't enough time at the moment to make a proper post, but have plenty in mind to write about later.

Time Killers

When I wake up, at the end of the day, when things get crazy, or when I'm simply bored, I like to get lost in brain numbing computer games. You know, the kind that require just enough brain function to be able to space out for a few minutes.

Here are some of my favorites:

At HTS Games you can find two really good games, Barrel Drop, and Puzzle Me This (which is on sale if you're curious).

Barrel Drop is a tetris-like game. The play is a touch different, and the graphics are far better. My favorite part about Barrel Drop is the two games modes, each with three levels of difficulty... so I can make it to level 24 no matter how tired I am.

Puzzle Me This also has a couple slight twists on the average puzzle game, as well has multiple play modes and difficulty levels. Again, no matter how functional my brain is, I can complete a puzzle.

At PopCap you can find a neato game called insane aquarium. The first few times you play you earn new creatures and friends. Then, you get to customize your tank and play 10 minute rounds. I must confess to spending WAY too much time on this game!

GameHouse has a great collection of card solitaire games. My favorites are Addiction Solitaire, and Turbo Solitaire.

And who can forget Snood. The game itself is great, but I like the custom level builder a lot! A friend and I use to build levels and send them back and forth to each other.

If you've only got a couple minutes to kill, Tap Down is a great way to do it! Quick click play, but requires thought and accuracy!


On a non-game related note:
A friend of mine has come up with the cutest, and most affective, cat toys - Misty's Mittens . They can be found on eBay, or by dropping me a note.