Today has been rough. I'm in so much pain that I didn't sleep last night. I tired. I'm cranky. And worst of all, I hurt. I must have gone around more than half the morning with a frown on my face. Then I went to Starbucks. Normally, Starbucks alone would make me smile, but today it wasn't that. There were these two women in Starbucks who were extremely rude to the poor, frazzled girl behind the counter. The girl looked like she may cry any second. That's when I realized that even though I wasn't being verbally rude, the look on my face was definitely not making others happy. So I smiled. I smiled and thanked the girl behind the counter. You know what? She smiled, too. The two crabby women who we rude and complaining? Even when drinking their yummy coffees, they were frowning. A smile is a powerful thing. It doesn't take away the pain or make you less tired, but it does make you less cranky. It makes you remember that even though you're having a rough time, someone else may be having a more difficult day than you. So smile. Not only will you be happier, but you will make others around you happier as well.
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Mom
7/31/2012 03:25:50 pm
I am so proud of my daughter! You were SO right to smile at the poor frazzled barrista. But perhaps you should have also smiled at the two crabbies! They REALLY needed a smile since they had none of their own! You, my dear daughter, really helped to make someone's day. And in return, you also helped yourself. (whether you realize it or not!)
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Me
8/1/2012 12:44:30 am
Yes, I definitely get my friendly nature from you, and little from dad. However, the main difference is, I don't touch people. Personal space! No hugs given to strangers here :) Love you, Mom!
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