I'm helpful!

Today I feel good.

I take a lot of pride in the way I treat other people and in my consideration for others.

Tonight I was in Walmart purchasing the 3rd book in the Twilight series. On my way back from that area heading to check out, there was a girl looking lost. She was in the craft aisle and when she saw me coming her way she kindly said; "excuse me, I know you don't work here, but I'm looking for gift wrap for a baby shower present and I don't know where to find it". Being that I'm in Walmart every evening, knowing where to find those items.... and the girl had an accent, I assumed she wasn't from around here and needed help in the ginormous American store. I told her to follow me as I took her to the gift wrap location. I said "no problem, follow me" and joked that "Walmart is my favorite store and I'm here almost every night".

She then proceeded to say that she was from Panama and moved to the U.S. about 3 months ago.
In Panama she said there are no stores like Walmart where you can find anything and everything at anytime...so she was overwhelmed and so glad that I was kind enough to help her out.
Her English was fantastic and she told me a bit about Panama...they speak Spanish and it's Tropical. I told her about my experience in the Dominican Republic and my love for latin dancing (though it's not the same place) she had said that it's alot of the same situation there as it is in Panama. She's dying to go back and visit...but has to wait a little while longer before returning. She was impressed that I was willing to help her out instead of just pointing her in the general direction. Then she told me about the baby and how she needed to get organic baby wipes because the baby may have a similar skin condition as the carrying mother....severe excema where harsh chemicals make things worse.

When we arrived at the gift wrap section, she thanked me several times...told me I was very helpful and one of the nicest people she has met her so far...and introduced herself as Melissa. I told her my name and told her that I hope she enjoys the U.S. and that she makes it home safely to visit Panama soon.

I kinda miss her and wish we could be friends....although I'm a little nervous she may be too Panamanian living in Monaca for my taste, haha.

It doesn't end yet....I'm on a roll!

I was in the check out line and struggling with my check out items, purse, and coffee cup. Of course I spilled a few drops of coffee while fumbling for my wallet and trying not to take forever (being that there was a line behind me). Normally people would just tell the cashier "sorry, I spilled some coffee" or they would smear it around making it not such a noticeable accident waiting to happen.
In stead, I asked the cashier for a paper towel (having experience as cashier...I know they have those items under their register)...she looked at me surprisingly as I cleaned up my mess.

I enjoy being a good person...and doing good makes me feel good...
"you reap what you sow" is usually in a negative connotation...but today I see it as positive.

Oh...maybe half the reason why I'm feeling so good is because of the impulse Yoga DVD I bought that I just finished...I'm feelin' all gumband, relaxed, and peaceful right now as I inhale my hippy inscense :)

Either way, today is a good day....
I hope your's was too.