December 19-Random act times 2!

     Today I called my dad to tell him about my overall GPA for the semester. He was very proud of me and bought me pizza for lunch. Of course I was excited because I didn't have to cook or pay! However, I decided to make this the perfect Random Act for the day. So I ordered my pizza from Jet's Pizza, one of my favorites. Went and got gas, then headed to pick up my delicious meal.
     When I got there I was greeted by their group "Welcome to Jet's." I smiled and walked up to the counter. The guy was very nice and asked how my day had been. I said fantastic! (because they almost always are!) After a few moments of chit-chat he asked for my name to pick up my pizza. I told him what it was, and then began the sometimes awkward conversation that goes with Random Acts.
      I said "Is there another order placed that has a similar price as mine?" He looked in the computer and said here is one. I said "I'd like to pay for that too please."  The guy looked at me and asked if I knew who ever Don is. I smiled and said no I just want to pay for it. He then asked me if I had won the lottery. Again I smiled and said no but this time said "I'm doing 30 days of random acts of kindness and want to pay it forward to this guy, so I want to buy his lunch." The guy behind the counter literally laughed out loud and said wow, really? Then said "This is by far the coolest thing. You just made my day!" I laughed and paid for my pizza. Before I could pay for Don's pizza, the guy said let me ask my manager, I just want to make sure this is okay. He called is manager over and said "Hey! So the coolest thing is happening right now, this girl wants to buy this guy's pizza. Is that allowed?" The manager walked over half puzzled half shocked. I again explained what I was doing and  he said ya as long as she agrees. The manager then added to the conversation about how awesome this was. I told them both that they should first, check out this blog, and second try it themselves. Jason (the cashier) said he would but is poor. I said random acts don't have to cost money. I told him some of the things that I had done and he said I"m totally doing this. The manager, Andrew, said "I'm going to do this too! What an awesome way to give back." They asked for my blog address to read about what I've been doing and even asked for some ideas.
     Somewhere in the middle of this conversation I asked for a piece of paper. I wrote Don a little note. It simply said "Merry Christmas Don! have a great new year :-) " Jason and Andrew assured me that it would get to him. They both said they wanted to be there when Don came to get his pizza to see his reaction. Andrew said, "if you remember the next time you come in ask for one of us and we will tell you what he said because I know I will not forget this moment." So, Jason or Andrew if you do read this, comment what he said! I would love to know. I finally got my pizza, said goodbye to my new Random acts of kindness givers and walked away. As I left I could see these huge smiles on their faces and could still hear them talking about this moment that changed their whole day.
      So today I was given a random act of pizza from my dad, Thanks dad! It was delicious. Then I gave a random act to Don. Finally, all 3 of us, Jason, Andrew, and I were greeted today with kindness and warmth in the midst of it all. To Jason and Andrew-thank you for making today that much better. I love random acts of kindness, but when I get to interact with people like you it makes it even better. You have helped me renew my energy for this month. I hope that you both participate with me! If you do, tell me about it, I would love to know!
      That goes for all of you! I hope you find this blog inspiring. I hope it makes you want to go out there and do something no matter how big or small for someone else. If you do, tell me about it! I would love to hear what you all are doing.