I wish that I was a good story teller - you know the kind?
The people that make the most dull story in the world become edge-of-your seat thrilling!
How do they do it??
I definitely do not have that talent.
But I'm gonna tell you some stories anyway...brace yourself.
Story #1
This week I got a hang nail. Yup. A little dinky hang nail that ruined my day. I was at work when I felt the pain. Finally, this stinkin piece of skin was really getting irritating...soo...I ripped it off in haste. I was rushing around taking people's orders and didn't have time to really think about it. Then, after going to punch in someone's order in the computer, I realized it was bleeding everywhere. Noooo....I didn't have time for this! I had to go search for a band-aid before I could even THINK about touching someone's plate of food. The restaurant was just starting to get busy so naturally... I fell behind and once you're behind, it's hard to get yourself "unflustered" again.
All because of a stinkin little hang nail. Grrr...
Story #2
I started off the week with a completely clean bedroom. It was beautiful. Supa relaxing, peaceful, carefree, ya ya ya. So Monday comes around and I decide to throw my socks on the floor - it was only my socks. Big deal. I could pick them up later. The next day the socks were still there cuz I got super busy ok? And then I was so tired before bed the next night that I decided to just kick my shoes off at the foot of my bed and leave them for later. Big deal. They'd take 2 seconds to put away in the morning. Well...morning comes around and I'm running late, so I just tossed my pajamas on my bed to clean up after work...umm...big deal? NOW...I have a giant stinkin mess covering my room once again... Dang it!
I swear, I dont know how it happens.
Story #3
On Friday, I started feeling pretty rundown. Work didn't go so hot that day and I was just overly tired for some reason. People invited me to come play games, go hot tubbing, watch sports, be social...but I was just feelin like a bum. Anyway... one of my friends was way sweet. He brought me over a Mr. Big (my favorite chocolate bar). Big deal right? It was!! It was a huge deal to me. Something so little meant so much and made my night. He probably didn't even think much of it, but it made me smile.Story #4
Ok, the last story for now.
So I still get nervous to go to work. I'm not 100% confident in my abilities to keep up with the customers at Boston Pizza and I kinda psych myself out each day before my shift. Weird, I know. Yesterday, I got a text from a friend in Rexburg right before I was about to start a shift. It was the simplest text ever but he complimented me and just let me know he was thinkin about me. It was sincere. Immediately, I felt better about life! I was a lot more pleasant to my co-workers than I might have been otherwise, and more excited to serve others because of the simple service I was rendered. It was so nice to just hear from a friend, especially positive, uplifting things.
Tying it all together:
What do these 4 stories have in common?
I believe that little things can bring about great things.
Sorry about starting with some negative stories, but I do believe that the little negative acts we do each day will have a big impact on our attitudes and outlook on life also. Let's focus on the positives each day!
Today, I heard a couple of talks about the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have others do to you. We've all been raised to know this rule, but do we always apply it?
A text, a chocolate bar, a hug, a smile....Are those things a big deal to those giving them? Not really. But they are to those receiving.
I heard a saying once that goes like this "To have a friend, you must be a friend"
There are days where I sit at home and get down on myself - - those are the days that I need to most take my own advice. Get out and serve someone. Even a text, phone call, shoveling sidewalks, or waving at someone can be great evidence of friendship and genuine care.
My mom used to tell me that good things come in small packages...I think she did this because I've always been the smallest person everywhere I go. But I believe that good things start in small packages to become great, big, giant things. Start with the small simple acts.
Alma 37:6 "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass".
Top 5 Highlights from the week:
- Valentine's Day actually turned out fun!
- My "dance crew" (ha) auditioned for the talent show. It wasn't a total bust and we find out next week if we make it :)
- Michelle got kicked out of the Bachelor FINALLY!!! I love this show...it's my guilty pleasure.
- I got to go shopping with my littlest sister Shelby!
The #1 Highlight...
My twin, my other half, my best friend, my sister
came home for the weekend!!! HURRAY!
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