It Doesn't Take Much

Tuesday I called my pharmacist to refill my prescription. Now, you'd think this was a pretty normal run of the mill chore, however, this simple act made my day.

My pharmacist's name is John. John is one of those people who is so genuinely kind that it just radiates out of him. He takes the time to know each and every person who comes into his pharmacy and knows all of his clients by their first names. This is how our conversation went on Tuesday morning.

John-Sunmart Pharmacy, this is John how may I help you?
Me-Hey John this is Katelyn C..I need to refill my prescription!
John-O HEY KATELYN! I'll get that in for ya! Will you be in later today to pick it up?
Me-Yes! I'll swing by later!
John-I'll have it ready!
Me-Awesome! Thank you so much!
John-NO YOU'RE AWESOME!

This little thirty second conversation put a gigantic smile on my face and left me happy for a good half of the day. When I went in to pick up my prescription I made sure to tell John what a difference he always makes in my day and that his kindness makes a difference in my life.

The reason I wanted to share this story with you all is because
[IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH]
to make someone' s day or make a positive impact on some one's life.

I think sometimes we get so caught up in thinking about grand gestures or the motto 'the bigger the better' when really, it's something as simple as going out of your way to compliment someone and throw an extra bit of kindness their way over something as simple as the telephone! It's so very easy to get caught up in life (especially with how fast paced our world seems to have gotten) but it doesn't take a ton of time to speak kind words, hold a door for someone who has their hands full, or tell someone you love them.

I guess why I'm writing this is to tell you (whoever you are) to do something kind for someone this week. One thing I've learned is that the best road and most profitable way to attain happiness is by giving it to others. Below are a few short notes to a few people I love (my way of saying thank you for being an important part of my life and I hope this warms your heart and puts a smile on your face).

Tessa-Let's be honest, we have our bumps in the road (but) I don't want you to ever forget you are one of the most important people in my life and if ever it seems I'm hard on you it's because I want better for you and I want you to be better than I was at eighteen:) I question your decision making capabilities sometimes (haha) but also find myself being so proud of the decisions you make and the path you're blazing for yourself! You've been working so hard to reach your goals of having a successful modeling career and I know if you keep at it, it will pay off (for us both;) haha. I love you so much and can't wait to see you again!-Kate
Ken-Ken you are my best friend. We are one in the same (ok, so you're a little more crazy than I am) but I want you to know the memories I've made with you will be memories I carry with me throughout the rest of my life! I admire your open mindedness and your ability to put things in perspective for me when I'm freaking out. O yeah, I also LOVE your cooking:)-I'm telling you Ken you could probably make some bomb dishes with some SPAM! Thank you for everything you do for me!-KateGage-You've made such an impact in the short few months of my life that I have known you and it makes me wonder what my soul or heart ever did without you. Or why I couldn't have met you when I was sixteen:) haha You make me want to be better not only for you but for myself as well. I see positive changes in myself and I know that you've brought some of them about (my increased cooking ability for one*note I said increased not good) haha I respect and look up to you very much and appreciate all you do for me (e.g., park in a parking space that doesn't have ice in it so that I don't have to walk on ice haha-or really maybe you just did that because you know how clumsy I am). Just know I miss you every second that I am not with you and that you are my best friend! Keep up the good work:)-KateMom-I know I don't always say it enough but I love you very much and appreciate how much care you take of your family and your other little family (aka Grandma who is as much work as a second family:) haha You are a very hard worker and do a lot for the ones you love. I'm sorry I hurt your feelings sometimes and I'm trying to learn from those lessons and do better next time. I want you to know you're one of the few people on this Earth I laugh the most with and I'll admit you show me a thing or two about havin fun and kicking a few back (I'm never trying to go drink for drink with you ever again) haha. I love you very much and I'll see you soon!-Kate