Not something I really want praise for but just an idea, especially in light of recent events.
I'm a Christmas nut, something about it just turns this sarcastic asshole into a jolly giant. I'd make brownies for friends, orchestrate caroling with friends, go to many ugly sweater parties, decorate my car, eggnog,...yeah I fucking love Christmas. Last year was a bit different though and I'd like to spread this message again especially after what happened. Now, I note, I'm just a guy, there's nothing special about me, I'm just like everyone else. I say that not for lack of esteem but I'd like to believe that some of the things I do...others can do as well no problem.
Last year,
Paris was attacked, then closer to home like 20 minutes down the street close, the shootings in San Bernandino happened. The holiday season was here and my car was decorated but the spirit wasn't there. People were scared and angry, it was rough shit happening, people were losing hope in everything since these both happened so close to each other. I didn't wanna sit back and not do anything cause in my mind, give into all that, Christmas is gone. My friends even still marvel at this but it shouldn't be a big thing to show kindness and compassion.
Before getting to work, I bought probably $50 worth of candy canes, I just passed them out to everyone. Went around telling everyone, "Merry Christmas." People were asking why I was doing this and my response was, "The only way to fight the bad shit is to enact kindness." It was nice after that to see all the smiles but it didn't hit me heavy till a paramedic came into my store, you could just see on his face, he was worn out, I took one box, and just gave it to him saying, "Thank you, split it with your friends, and Merry Christmas." He broke down and was grateful cause I guess he was in San Bernandino and they lost someone. Shit. Perspective changed a lot but I took this a step further.
Went and got more candy canes, threw my dog into the car, I left about a 100 candy canes to each fire department and police station in the neighboring towns. They looked just shocked I was doing that and one of the office workers came out to talk to me. Told him why I was doing it and he shook my hand then Indy (my dog) and I went off to the next spot. I wanted to go to where the shooting took place but frankly, I wasn't ready for it. Reality really sinks in when something like that happens in your backyard and I didn't think I was ready to see the spot where innocent people were killed for no reason. They deserved it the most but I just couldnt get there.
Never gave my name to any of those places cause I didn't want to be remembered for it but just wanted them to just smile knowing a stranger can give kindness for no reason but just to be kind. I still don't want to be remembered or praised because I believe everyone here and everywhere is capable of kindness too.
And I'll always believe that. Take it easy my dudes and go do something kind :)
@rambo @missy @lyxzen
