reasons to smile

i saw this post on one of the blogs i follow. although i did not actually read the post, the title made me think for a second. reasons to smile. there are so many things that make me smile. random and not so random. speaking of random...
i love seeing random acts of kindness. i personally do them on a daily basis. for example- on sunday we were walking in to walmart to look at bikes for sams birthday. we were just doing that, so we didn't need a cart or anything. as we were walking along the sidewalk and i saw this older lady loading her trunk with her groceries. she had just finished when i walked by her and i could see that she was about to hobble all the way back inside to take her cart in. i stopped and said "here, i'll take that in for you." she smiled, kind of surprised, happy, and appreciative. "thank you". which i then replied "you're welcome" as i took the cart from behind her car and pushed it inside. BAM! random act of kindness.
i wish people would do them more often.
it proves that people do have a heart and they do not just think about themselves all the time. the sad thing is that people are seeming more selfish these days. they want the best, the most, the greatest whatever for themselves. and the thing that makes me a little mad is when people label me as selfish, mean, not helpful, inconsiderate, etc.people (even my friends) seem to label me. my theory is my unique way of finding the fun in things... well kinda. lol. i use sarcasm. it's my sense of humor. but i have noticed that i really only have that magical sense of humor around my friends-the ones at school specifically.
it's so much easier with my family because i truly have such a colorful personality. this year i have discovered that my 'school personality' is completely different from my real one. its like my light is dulled and it is really hard to break through because if the way people treat me. i need to quit playing along with what i have been molded into during school hours because really, life's too short. thomas jefferson once said that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
and i really don't know why i put that in there!! i just heard it on tv and i think it fits!!
anyway, i am a compassionate, kind, sharing, faithful, giving, loyal, (just a few qualities) REAL person. i am always working to keep life better for others, no matter the effects that come along on me. and THAT is why i revoked my transfer. i need to start thinking about what's best for me (high school wise) and stop trying to base my decisions on other people's needs and wants. and farragut is the choice that fits ME. and that is why.
let my light shine!!!