by admin | Dec 7, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Here it is! I had great service at the Sheraton (Cleveland Airport) last week…So I filled out a comment card for the young lady behind the desk…It was her first…She was really pleasant! Her boss was standing right next to her and it didn’t cost...
by admin | Jul 10, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
I’m waiting for the bus and I see a guy looking paniced in the bus shelter. He’s going through his pockets, then his wallet, and then is looking on the ground. I ask him what he’s doing and he tells me he’s lost his bus tickets and he...
by admin | Jul 9, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
I made homeless care kits and distributed them to every homeless person we could find in my area of town. It was nice speaking with them and to see how appreciative they were. Also found out how wet they get during the storms of the summer so meeting a few of them...
by admin | Jun 26, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Life has been rough of late. Sudden illness led to taking unpaid time off work in order to get healthy. Money is tight but personal cutbacks made it possible to carry on. Starbucks quickly becomes optional when you don’t have a paycheck coming in biweekly....
by admin | Jun 17, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Thank you for the free coffee at the Second Cup at the corner of Bank and Somerset today. To pay it forward, I contacted media that I know, so I would suspect CBC Radio Ottawa in particular will be in contact shortly, if they haven’t been already.
by admin | Jun 1, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
I was homeless for years i ended up getting a apt now i feed ppl cause i kno when i didn’t have money and how hungry i was i can’t stand to see somebody that way I’ve even took them in even when i didn’t kno them at all it just bothers that...
by admin | May 21, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
While having some tests at the Hospital I had to wait for an hour. I went down to the coffee shop and bought a breakfast sandwich and a coffee. I picked up an extra coffee for the receptionist where I go for my test . Before I left, I gave the coffee shop girl 50...
by admin | May 18, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Today, after attending to a conference, I had lunch with 7 speech-language pathologists colleagues, at Les Trois brasseurs, downtown Ottawa. We were waiting for our meals when I saw another SL-P, eating by herself at a table. I recognise her. She had been, 2007, our...
by admin | May 15, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
I was also surprised by a free lunch as I was sitting at the same table among friends and colleagues that I have just met at the conference. At first, it really seemed surreal to me. I would like to thank the anonymous angel who put a smile on our face and I hope that...
by admin | May 14, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Two girls out for a Friday night at the oak on Kent and Slater were surprised when their bill was paid by an anonymous person! They showed big smiles and appreciated the kindness!
by admin | Mar 8, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Thank you to the kind soul who did this. You made my week!
by admin | Mar 7, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
I was in San Francisco and an internship had opened my eyes to what my art career would *really* be like (in a cubicle, no windows, no creative freedom…depressing!). I was distraught. I thought about how I wasted thousands on an education. My family, friends and...
by admin | Mar 6, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
I am happy to report that I have been gifted with a pay it forward gesture, which made my whole day. This occurred when I was assisting a family member of a patient at our local hospital, where I volunteer. The woman noticed that I had a book on my desk, which she...
by admin | Mar 2, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Dear Stranger who used their roll up winning tab to pay for my cookie… Thank you. Now it is my turn to pay it forward!
by admin | Feb 28, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
I met a recently divorced man who is installing hot water tanks in a condo . He tells me his ex had taken everything and he has to sell the house he loves so much. He has 3 kids and is struggling. I offered this man a prepaid meal with his kids. If I could have paid...
by admin | Feb 24, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Uncategorized
Temperatures are plummeting tonight in Ottawa, so a kind soul has been placing these handmade scarfs around the city. Amazing.
by admin | Feb 19, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
During the recent cold snap my husband and I came upon a stalled car along a country road with three elderly women in it. The driver said a tow truck was on it’s way, however my husband thought the gas line was frozen so he went to the local country store that...
by admin | Feb 14, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
I took some time today to pay attention to the single and or divorced people I know that do not feel loved or noticed. I gave out roses and chocolates to those I knew were lonely and did not get anything on Valentines Day! A smile is what I wanted for each...
by admin | Jan 22, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Blog, Features, Highlights, Press, Uncategorized
The week had been a hard one for the large groups of people funneling in to work in all the buildings in the area. I could see on the faces of people how tired they were and how they were discouraged by the winter and the darkness and I guess it just had been a long...
by admin | Jan 18, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
I like to randomly pay for the car behind me in drive-thrus. It makes me smile hoping they smile too and pass it on. Kindness is contagious Ottawa 🙂 let’s keep spreading it!
by admin | Jan 17, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
I hold open doors and smile with my eyes, I chat with people in person, not digitized! I agree it’s the small things that last sometimes the longest, connecting with people is the link that is strongest!
by admin | Jan 16, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
I was in line at the grocery store and a lady and her 5 year old daughter were in front of me and when it came time to pay she realized she had left her wallet in the car…I told her to go and get it and I would watch her daughter so that she didn’t need to...
by admin | Jan 15, 2014 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
Last year at Christmas time my sister and I were in the Starbucks drive thru. When we got to the window to pay we found out that the person in front of us had paid for us. So we figured why not carry it on and pay for the person behind us. It made us feel good to have...
by admin | Dec 27, 2013 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
A user submitted story: I was spoiled this year. I was given everything on my Christmas list (well, except for the Neon yellow heels, but apparently those are hard to find in winter). On top of that, I received some wonderful and thoughtful gifts that showed me how...
by admin | Dec 16, 2013 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
One day a couple from out of town was at the Royal Oak pub enjoying some lunch. I paid their bill and they were very impressed by the generosity of people from Ottawa.
by admin | Nov 16, 2013 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
I paid the bill of several couples at the Prime 360 steak house during lunch one day, they were smiling a lot and seemed amazed.
by admin | Oct 16, 2013 | Acts of Kindness, Uncategorized
I hold doors for others, hold an elevator for those rushing to get there, and I make conversation with the elderly to show interest and give them some very rare human interaction.
by admin | Aug 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
I noticed an elderly lady in front of me in line at a grocery store. She did not have enough money to pay for her 8 items including cat food and she started putting items aside. I told the clerk ringing in the order to put it on my bill! The lady was happy and was...
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