One, Two, Three...SMILE!

--by sleepytomato, posted Apr 9, 2007

I remember when a few weeks ago, a few friends of mine and myself decided to go out for dinner at TGIFridays. We were seated next to this group of more mature men and women and they were sitting there, laughing and having a lot of fun. They were nearing the end of their meal and were beginning to take pictures and I know how sad it is when you're taking a picture with a group and someone is always left out because well, someone has to take the picture!

So I scooted out my chair and tapped one of the guys on the shoulder and asked, "Hi! Would you like me to take your picture?" For a second there I got blank looks not only from this group of people but also my friends, hahaha. The guy then said yes and moved to join his friends while I took a couple of pictures, their group all thanking me as I sat back down at my table, where my friends were like, "Wow, that was really nice of you."

It's funny because I didn't really think that such a small gesture was anywhere out of the ordinary, but it seemed like my friends became aware of themselves.

Not too long after that a birthday cake was brought out to that same table and my whole table sang with the waiters, waitresses, and guests at that table, cheering and clapping the birthday lady on as she blew out her candles. My table continued to cheer as I helped them take another picture. That night, even though we all came in as strangers, we left as friends. :)

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Posted by sleepytomato
Apr 9, 2007
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sparticus wrote: simplest things make life more simple and easier to enjoy,
simple gestures can make the greatest memoirs to last a life time.

ieiblue wrote: it was so nice of you to be of "help" to them... so long!!!! :P

AURELIA wrote: That is so nice of you to be so thoughtful. Photos make lasting memories for years to come and you helped them have a COMPLETE picture of everyone. Good Work... the LEsson...Don't be shy, get right in there and make a difference.

LOVEBUG wrote: Friends, I thought that was only a TV show, but it is fact, more and more people are learning the art of frindship, it about time

Jeniffer wrote: That was so nice!! I'm usually the one left out of the pictures because I'm the one taking them!! Nice gestures are appreciated by all!! And it was nice to hear your friends got involved too!!

Mirrorgal wrote: Your a very beautiful soul....to offer a kind and simple gesture like that will be remembered by everyone for when they are asked who took the picture they will reply a very KIND person...thank you for sharing your story

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