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Being Kind

I opened a shoe box of mine last night and perused the contents. Birthday cards, letters, notes. I read them randomly (and purged a few from ex-boyfriends without reading haha) and turned to ask Eric, "when did people stop writing hand written notes?! when did everybody stop doing nice things for each other?". My conclusion was about 2005. I had notes saved up through my sophomore year of college. I think a large part of it is facebook. Instead of sending my sisters a funny news clipping or a letter full of movie quotes, I simply post on their walls. And I don't think this is an awful thing. I just noticed, that's all.

I have often thought that people don't do nice things for each other as much as they used to, but as I sat and thought last night and today I realized that it's not other people not doing this anymore...

It's me.

How long has it been since I wrote someone a note just to compliment something I admire in them? I had a bad day a couple weeks ago and did the thing I try never to do: complained about it in my facebook status. [Yes, I am ashamed.] I got home form work and moments later there was a knock on my door. Opened it and it was one of my amazing girl friends with candy and a balloon! For me and my whiny mood. I was so overwhelmingly grateful. It was simple and it was all I needed.

Today a friend of mine brought me two marinated steaks, just because she is great at marinating steaks. We had them for dinner. Another friend from work made me and the two other admins these darling crafts for Admin Appreciation this week.

Everyone else is doing their part, I'm the slacker here. And so I have a new goal. Start doing the things I used to, letter writing, article clipping, even if it's as cheesy as heart attacking their door. Take off your shoes and join the revolution. Who's with me?!
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  1. Brady and BrittanyApril 30, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I am with you! I was thinking about this a couple months ago. And remember when you called me about my promotion?? That was one of those times for me when I was grateful! You were the only person who called and it made my day!

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  2. Chelsey OldhamApril 30, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love this. It totally hit home for me, too! Thank you Holly Glem for the reminder!

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  3. JaneApril 30, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Oh Holly, I love this. And you. I'm in!

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  4. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Hand raised way up high in the air. I'm In! Love the inspiration and love you, Holly!

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  5. Jen SadlerMay 11, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love your guts! And thanks for my letter. It made my day. Love you!

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