tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post5149064484962182718..comments2024-01-18T05:37:22.292-05:00Comments on lisa and laura write: Giving Back Is the New Blacklisa and laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-64544781056503173002010-12-12T17:55:36.353-05:002010-12-12T17:55:36.353-05:00I love the idea of paying it forward. I'll hav...I love the idea of paying it forward. I'll have to think of some kind of random kindness I can pass forward.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-36753251277084078372010-12-11T21:28:01.254-05:002010-12-11T21:28:01.254-05:00My most favorite thing on the planet to do is to b...My most favorite thing on the planet to do is to buy the car's coffee behind me in the starbucks drive-thru. Sure, it's a 4 dollar cup of coffee, and sure they wouldn't be buying it if they couldn't afford it, but I love how it's virtually anonymous, and they never even have to thank me for it!~Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872228115110257474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-63047257473914591332010-12-11T20:36:42.644-05:002010-12-11T20:36:42.644-05:00Terrific post! Very sweet and funny at the same t...Terrific post! Very sweet and funny at the same time (I'm still laughing about the stinky diaper baby).<br /><br />Yep, sleep deprivation can do weird things to you. I'm amazed you had the presence of mind to pay it forward. Good for you, Lisa!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-56275993411553103152010-12-11T12:48:52.507-05:002010-12-11T12:48:52.507-05:00Aw, what a heart-warming story! I think Laura shou...Aw, what a heart-warming story! I think Laura should take your kids for the afternoon and let you have a long nap :)Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-80850946476393598042010-12-11T01:19:32.016-05:002010-12-11T01:19:32.016-05:00That was lovely! I'm not sure what I'm go...That was lovely! I'm not sure what I'm going to do (as we are awaiting a blizzard), but I'll do something. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-20835957936051689822010-12-11T00:37:20.006-05:002010-12-11T00:37:20.006-05:00Oh wow, considering what you've been through t...Oh wow, considering what you've been through this week that would definitely have made my day too. And that is such a nice thing you did! People need that little boost whether you know it or not and your probably made that girls day by doing so. You inspired me to do something nice, so I am going too. Pay it forward :)<br /><br />~AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-22599918862940522742010-12-11T00:23:20.302-05:002010-12-11T00:23:20.302-05:00What a fabulous story -- and an even better idea. ...What a fabulous story -- and an even better idea. The nicest thing the dealership ever did for me was wait until my kids were out of earshot to tell me there was a dead bunny under my hood. (Which was nice, I grant you, but not free radiator fluid nice.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-51018052436576142522010-12-10T21:24:53.462-05:002010-12-10T21:24:53.462-05:00Yay for radiator guy!!! Love hearing stories like ...Yay for radiator guy!!! Love hearing stories like this. I do Random Acts of Kindness activities with my students too. I hope it catches on. :)<br /><br />And the chaos will get better. Try to fit in some relaxation in there for yourself ... or at least some sleep!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-58669743960933679432010-12-10T18:30:17.351-05:002010-12-10T18:30:17.351-05:00Wow, that's awesome! Totally would've made...Wow, that's awesome! Totally would've made MY day. I think we should all strive to be randomly kind when we can. :)Krispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-14170635789890955422010-12-10T16:01:08.396-05:002010-12-10T16:01:08.396-05:00Excellent post.
I'm going to email you...Excellent post.<br /><br />I'm going to email you...Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-34671697391434561232010-12-10T15:37:19.348-05:002010-12-10T15:37:19.348-05:00Wow. What a nice thing the car people did and als...Wow. What a nice thing the car people did and also a great thing to pay it forward and make someone else's day brighter too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-6419527690746705872010-12-10T13:42:10.302-05:002010-12-10T13:42:10.302-05:00I remember that stage of having a baby! You can do...I remember that stage of having a baby! You can do it! Just don't try and pressure yourself to do everything. It's okay if you don't. :) Thanks for sharing.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-65459345737758784442010-12-10T13:37:00.534-05:002010-12-10T13:37:00.534-05:00I love it. ON.I love it. ON.Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-59244268702766126342010-12-10T12:52:07.094-05:002010-12-10T12:52:07.094-05:00Maybe he was really doing himself a favor because ...Maybe he was really doing himself a favor because he wanted stinky Ben out of there ASAP, lolol. <br /><br />But seriously, that's really sweet. How kind of you to remember to pay it forward when you're stressed out enough with everything. I hope you receive many magical surprises this Christmas!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-79478641013450554932010-12-10T11:14:08.823-05:002010-12-10T11:14:08.823-05:00I know I'm all emotional anyway after writing ...I know I'm all emotional anyway after writing my post today, but this made me teary eyed. Not just because you're so sweet to pay it forward like that (LOVE this post), but because I can feel your desperation bleeding through my computer. I'm sorry things are so hard right now. It always makes me feel better when I do something nice for someone else. But I sure wish I could do that something for YOU. What can I do? Seriously, even though I don't live by you, is there anything I can do?? I'm thinking about you. *hugs*Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-19320664204725587092010-12-10T10:26:16.184-05:002010-12-10T10:26:16.184-05:00LOVE this. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this. It's...LOVE this. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this. It's my personal motto that when something really sucks, you do something really kind (not just then, but yanno). Always, it makes the world seem a little lighter. <br /><br />Dang it, you guys make me all sappy. Can I send you a $15 gift card? Or like come over and babysit while you sleep? You deserve something way nicer than a fluid refill (I can also do that, but lets make it vodka).Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-33850414010686802202010-12-10T09:55:55.883-05:002010-12-10T09:55:55.883-05:00Love it! What a great way to pay it forward.Love it! What a great way to pay it forward.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-30060256628134939802010-12-10T09:47:44.333-05:002010-12-10T09:47:44.333-05:00You know, I heard on the radio last night that giv...You know, I heard on the radio last night that giving actually makes you feel better than receiving -- scientifically proven. So I'll take your advice. Thanks.Katherine Longshorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434375950274553481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-38162996828690066422010-12-10T09:44:46.189-05:002010-12-10T09:44:46.189-05:00Great story! I just give you props for doing all o...Great story! I just give you props for doing all of that running around with an infant. If I don't have to leave my house, I stay put. And I hear ya on the whole juggling 3 kids thing- if and when you figure it out, let me know! It at least makes me feel better to know that one other person I "know" is up in the middle of the night too and only getting 5 hours of sleep!Kelly Lymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773120663217816189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-85693103842891154992010-12-10T09:13:25.817-05:002010-12-10T09:13:25.817-05:00Awe, what a great story! Must've felt good gi...Awe, what a great story! Must've felt good giving that certificate away too. The stinky baby, broken car dilema gave me a knot in my stomach- brought me back to 'those days I try not to remember' from when the girls were really small...leaking breastmilk, screaming children, dirty diapers, thinking insane sleep depraved thoughts...*shudders* My husband would like me to go back to 'baby land' but I'm not ready yet.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-22574794050606977492010-12-10T08:59:20.108-05:002010-12-10T08:59:20.108-05:00I can't tell if I am sleep deprived or if I am...I can't tell if I am sleep deprived or if I am just a perpetual 2nd grade boy, but I am still laughing about "pooping his brains out."<br /><br />Still.<br /><br />Thanks for paying it forward...every good deed we do in this world helps, you know?storyqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-49775055405196883772010-12-10T08:48:26.385-05:002010-12-10T08:48:26.385-05:00Oh, what a sweet story. Don't worry, Lisa, it&...Oh, what a sweet story. Don't worry, Lisa, it's does get easier. Okay, I didn't feel that way after my third child was born, but that's because #1 has ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome (high functioning form of autism). I had it really rough, but things did get better. <br /><br />Now I look like how you decribed because I'm a writer. I even have bleach splash marks on my yoga pants (from the one day I decided to clean my house!!!!).Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-12453190188195508342010-12-10T08:46:34.047-05:002010-12-10T08:46:34.047-05:00I like nice warm fuzzy stories of niceness! Bring ...I like nice warm fuzzy stories of niceness! Bring it on!Kerri Cuevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305892536084882077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-67482273294813049612010-12-10T08:41:58.480-05:002010-12-10T08:41:58.480-05:00Love it! I'm inspired!!!! GREAT POST! And ha...Love it! I'm inspired!!!! GREAT POST! And hang in there with the sleep deprivation. I feel for you. It's THE HARDEST THING EVER!!!!!!! I used to wake up in a dazed panic after a 30 minute nap at 2 pm convinced the pillow between my knees was the baby. I got so mixed up I didn't know which way was up. So, I can't even begin to imagine trying to write during this phase. Or blog. Wow. Keep up the good work! <br /><br />Every day will get better.Katie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067504634291164972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-29751313767570489172010-12-10T08:19:16.708-05:002010-12-10T08:19:16.708-05:00Thanks for sharing this great story. I can just i...Thanks for sharing this great story. I can just imagine the look on that girl's face when you gave her the gift card. =o)B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.com