I usually donate blood on my birthday, but I gave too recently. so, today I decided to do something a little different. I turned 51 today. So, I put 51 one-dollar bills in my pocket and surprised people around town:
• Bought a Starbucks coffee for a man.
• Later, bought another for a woman.
• Gave a few bucks to a man asking for money on the street.
• Paid for a man buying coffee for him and a friend at a different coffee house.
• Bought Boba milk tea for a couple.
• Paid for Taco Bell dinner for a couple.
• Gave the last few bucks to the guy behind the cou
nter at Taco Bell.
Some were hesitant to accept at first until I told them that was how I was celebrating my birthday. I got a lot of "Thank you"s and ""Happy Birthday"s.
My favorite part is all in my head. I imagine the story they might tell when they go back home about the man who surprised them on his birthday. And, I imagine that it will inspire them or the people they told, to spread kindness on their birthdays or during the holidays.
That's a Happy Birthday!
• Bought a Starbucks coffee for a man.
• Later, bought another for a woman.
• Gave a few bucks to a man asking for money on the street.
• Paid for a man buying coffee for him and a friend at a different coffee house.
• Bought Boba milk tea for a couple.
• Paid for Taco Bell dinner for a couple.
• Gave the last few bucks to the guy behind the cou
nter at Taco Bell.Some were hesitant to accept at first until I told them that was how I was celebrating my birthday. I got a lot of "Thank you"s and ""Happy Birthday"s.
My favorite part is all in my head. I imagine the story they might tell when they go back home about the man who surprised them on his birthday. And, I imagine that it will inspire them or the people they told, to spread kindness on their birthdays or during the holidays.
That's a Happy Birthday!
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- Posted by lewski711
- Jan 17, 2020
- Comments (12)
Readers Comments
smilinghearts wrote: IMHO the best part is the warm feeling of sharing. 🤗
xyzzyx wrote: That's a lovely thing that you did out there
unknown wrote: Wow Wow Wow :))) What a Great Way to celebrate your Birthday!!! You are TERRIFICly Awesome and Interestingly Superb!!!
Mish wrote: Awesome! ðŸ‘â¤ï¸
Painiacs wrote: What a great idea!!! Think I will start doing this!!!
mindyjourney wrote: Truly, giving IS the best gift ðŸŽ!! Thank you :))
outdoorsy wrote: Totally awesome!!!
earthavni wrote: Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
lindariebel wrote: Reminds me of the time my dad got me a present for his birthday!
FairyBubbles wrote: That was beautiful. I liked reading your story.
