Sunday, September 9, 2012

Week 3: Appreciating the Little Things/Camille Charara


From a smile down the hall, to someone holding the door for you, to someone sending you a simple letter, People affect us in little ways every day.  Though at the time these little acts of kindness don’t seem to grasp our attention for more than a few seconds, I believe they are vital. 

Small, simple acts of kindness can turn someone’s day, or even week, completely around.  And it is my belief that by doing just one small thing for someone, you could be unknowingly turning their life around, and opening up the doors to many great possibilities for them to do good too.

This week, Camille Charara sent me a letter. A simple letter, a thank you letter.  A letter that I wouldn’t be surprised if her parents put in the mail for her. But a letter nonetheless.

The day I got it, I was in no mood to be messed with. I was grumpy.  I wasn’t expecting any mail, and I only checked my mailbox because my friends were.  I was so surprised to look inside my little mailbox and find a letter from Camille.  Instantly, my heart (and my mouth) smiled. 

As I was walking back to my room, I just got happier with each word I read.  

So, Thank you, Camille.  You are great.  And you turned my week around.  Good luck at U of M this year.  I know you are going to succeed beyond measure, and I can’t wait to hear all about it.

Also, we need to take more pictures together, but you are beautiful ;)

Quote of the Week: “Smile, It’s contagious.”

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