Paying it Forward Campaigne

I'm participating in a "Pay it Forward" initiative: The first five people on my facebook who commented on my status with "I'm in", will receive a surprise from me at some point during 2015 - anything from a book, a ticket, a postcard, etc.
I will give no warning, and it will happen when the mood comes over me and I find something that I believe would suit you and make you happy. These five people must make the same offer on their Facebook statuses. Once my first five have commented with "I'm in," I forwarded this message to them privately, so that they can copy and paste it and put it on your status. (Don't share it.). 

Then we can form a connection of kindness. Let's do more nice and loving things in the coming year without any other reason than to make each other smile and show that we think of each other. Here's to a more enjoyable, friendly, and love-filled year!

If you want to start a "pay it forward" initiative here's the status to copy and paste!

"I'm participating in a "Pay it Forward" initiative: The first five people who comment on this status with "I'm in", will receive a surprise from me at some point during 2015 - anything from a book, a ticket, a postcard, etc. I will give no warning, and it will happen when the mood comes over me and I find something that I believe would suit you and make you happy. These five people must make the same offer on their Facebook statuses. Once my first five have commented with "I'm in," I will forward this message to you privately, so that you can copy and paste it and put it on your status. (Don't share it.). Then we can form a connection of kindness. Let's do more nice and loving things in the coming year without any other reason than to make each other smile and show that we think of each other. Here's to a more enjoyable, friendly, and love-filled year! Thank you, and don't forget to leave the "I'm in" comment."

My First Gift

These were the creepiest things when they were completed... But it's the thought that counts right?

My Second Gift

So I ended up going a little beyond just a postcard for the girls- this was a necklace that I'd worn to a work Christmas party. One of my coworkers absolutely loves elephants so it was only perfect to pass this on to her!

Third and unfortunately final gift

A crystal ornament that I'd gotten from work.

And that is it I'm afraid! I offered to pay it forward to 5 people but unfortunately only 3 people took on the challenge... But at least I put some thought into what I paid forward to everyone and everything was very well received. I don't know if any of them have paid it forward yet themselves... and we're coming close to the end of the year.. Oh well I did my part and I feel good about it! I think I got quite a few smiles out of the project and that's really what it's all about. It's so easy to get wrapped up in a busy lifestyle that you forget to step back and take it all in. I'm lucky that I'm in a place where I can go that extra mile for people right now and it makes me feel really great!

A part of me is tempted to try again in the new year- I have many new friends that might be willing to give it a try and we can continue the good vibes into 2016!