Act 2

At work we have play money to acknowledge our coworkers for good deeds or thank them for their help. I made an extra effort to acknowledge 12 people I don't interact with regularly. I sought out to recognize them for their extra efforts. Today one of them told me thank you and I asked for what? He said for your acknowledgement. I had forgotten that I did that. It made me realize that I did not do the act to get a thanks. A true act of kindness is from the heart with no need for gratitude.

Day 72

Simplicity is being ignored just because they are upset. I know this really seems more complicated but really it really is simple since that is the simplest response.

Day 71

Simplicity is a new pair of earrings (my guilty little pleasure)

Act 1

We went to mcdonalds today for breakfast. I noticed there was a lady behind me. I decided to pay for her $3.16 breakfast. I watched in my rear view mirror as the cashier was explaining that her total was covered. The lady gave me a big ole wave and flashed a huge grin!!

30 random acts of kindness

I'm going to journal about my journey to complete 30 random acts of kindness towards friends, family, coworkers and strangers. I don't think we do enough to be genuinely kind to one another without expecting something in return. I will try to do atleast one a day.

Day 70

Simplicity is thinking of what weapon I would use to kill that nonexistent zombie walker in the pasture

Day 69

Simplicity is being afraid of something that is not there...like a zombie walker in a pasture. (note to self watching too much Walking Dead)

Day 68

Simplicity is a gravel road

Day 67

Simplicity is how fast we forget someone's voice that we will never hear again.

Day 66

Simplicity is losing my temper over something so stupid like a dresser...really!?!

Day 65

Simplicity is having patience with children even when their is vomit present.

Day 64

Simplicity is when the moment the AC in the truck starts blowing cool after 20 minutes of blowing hot air.

Day 63

Simplicity is staying up late in a quiet house.

Day 62

Simplicity is blocking the thought of school starting in a month

Day 61

Simplicity is being driven to succeed.

Day 60

Simplicity is reading in the bath.

Day 59

Simplicity is when the AC turns off and you know that you have beat the summer heat (even if it is temporary)

Day 58

Simplicity is oreos and milk.

Day 57

Simplicity is the fart giggle of a 7 year old.

Day 56

Simplicity is my 6 year old's sweet, sweet caring heart.

Day 55

Simplicity is a long talk with a friend about everything from family to junkin' to planning a craft night!

Day 54

Simplicity is finding out your blog hasn't been deleted...I'm just a moron :)

Day 53

Simplicity is finding out your blog has disappeared from your dashboard!!!

Day 52

Simplicity is a calf nursing on its mommas

Day 52

Simplicity is bluebonnets in Texas

Day 51

Simplicity is the freedom to say what you want (especially on my blog which is seldom read)

Day 50

Simplicity is not being the glue that holds the crazy together anymore.

Day 49

Simplicity is blocking someone with the press of a button.

Day 48

Simplicity is standing up for what you believe in against those who have no beliefs.

Day 47

Simplicity is trying to be kind when all it does is blow up in your face.

Day 46

Simplicity is watching a flock.of birds flying in an ever changing v formation.

Day 45

Simplicity is my husband blowing out his candles on his birthday.

Day 44

Simplicity is playing the staring game with your kid.

Day 43

Simplicity is making people laugh.

Day 42

Simplicity is being anxious about possible good news.

Day 41

Simplicity is freshly shaved legs.

Day 40

Simplicity is being present in the moment.

Day 39

Simplicity is the daily reminder of God's grace

Day 38

Simplicity is the way my husband still chases me

Day 37

Simplicity is the joy on my daughters face when she makes a basket

Day 36

Simplicity is the heartbreak of a seven year old over a lost toy.

Day 35

Simplicity is coming home after a long trip.

Day 34

Simplicity is lingering baby fat...even when she not much of a baby anymore.

Day 33

Simplicity is having someone to call when you just want to talk.

Day 32

Simplicity is snuggle time between your almost toddler and you.

Day 31

Simplicity is never running out of things to talk about.

Day 30

Simplicity is my long quiet baths.

Day 29

Simplicity is a helping hand around the house.

Day 28

Simplicity is when your children squeal with laughter.

Day 27

Simplicity is the straightness of the lines on the road.

Day 26

Simplicity is the boredom I feel when I'm at work

Day 25

Simplicity is a foggy morning