tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post5714207523928302046..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Just Be NiceShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-8188481727444000382016-11-01T05:18:54.833-05:002016-11-01T05:18:54.833-05:00I totally agree with this!
It annoyes me how ofte...I totally agree with this!<br /><br />It annoyes me how often people are rude on social media. It doesn't take a lot of guts to be rude behind the safety of your screen, most people wouldn't do that in real life. We even had a FB thing a while back called "be nice or leave" and that's how I think about it too. <br />Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-66785394702484142702016-10-26T16:22:40.942-05:002016-10-26T16:22:40.942-05:00I think that with maturity comes a better understa...I think that with maturity comes a better understand of how far being kind goes...I'm sure we've all done things that in retrospect, we look back on and cringe just a little. But the ability to change is a wonderful thing, isn't it?Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-86815192115331871592016-10-26T10:42:30.491-05:002016-10-26T10:42:30.491-05:00I was a barista at Starbucks for a few years and I...I was a barista at Starbucks for a few years and I'm a little ashamed to say that when I first started out, I was naïve and immature and really didn't handle difficult customers as gracefully or graciously as I should have. BUT...by the end of my term at Starbucks I learned, matured and realized that I had complete control of the situation. Example: a lady stormed in one afternoon complaining that someone else had messed up her drink that morning and how she spends at least $100/month at our store, blah blah...anyway, I realized she probably wanted a complimentary drink--Old and Immature Gaby would probably have said something sassy and turned her off, but instead I said, "I am SO sorry that happened to you...can I make your drink right now on the house to make up for it?" Her face completely changed and after that, I learned her name, that she was a single mom and she was a loyal customer every single day after that. She even told me I was the reason she decided to keep coming. What a lesson at how your choice of words and attitude can make or break an encounter! By no means am I perfect and I know I'm not as nice as I could be on certain days, but I try so hard to look back on that experience to remind myself that, you know, sometimes that world isn't out to get me (lol) and that overall, people just want to be shown love and compassion, even through small tiny gestures.Gabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608557927365730961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-71977197608411324342016-10-25T16:06:10.604-05:002016-10-25T16:06:10.604-05:00I love this :) This is a great reminder of why we ...I love this :) This is a great reminder of why we should on default, if we can, be kind. (And on those other days, share the nasty with people who know you and know you're in a funk!)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-49675719183963822122016-10-25T11:44:56.280-05:002016-10-25T11:44:56.280-05:00Absolutely LOVE this post!!!! I love random inter...Absolutely LOVE this post!!!! I love random interactions with people, or just making someone's day pleasant!!! Roz@weightingfor50https://www.blogger.com/profile/07509148109785566192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-20397162126270444742016-10-25T07:06:02.922-05:002016-10-25T07:06:02.922-05:00Amazing post--and I pray for the day, I also start...Amazing post--and I pray for the day, I also start running 7 miles like it was not hug :P<br />wold love if you would drop by my little corner some time!<br /><br />http://slimexpectations.com/<br />SlimExpectationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552794436715288369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-17886978297445987362016-10-24T19:55:13.026-05:002016-10-24T19:55:13.026-05:00aahh, thank goodness it wasn't the lady from t...aahh, thank goodness it wasn't the lady from the dressing room a few weeks back..haha!<br />I have no doubt you are a friendly person! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-5730599331485711672016-10-24T14:45:37.586-05:002016-10-24T14:45:37.586-05:00Amazing is the power of adrenaline.Amazing is the power of adrenaline.Jeannie/Qlts2Slohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643779005130309547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-42994692672788855592016-10-24T14:29:09.179-05:002016-10-24T14:29:09.179-05:00It was a good reminder for me - glad you liked the...It was a good reminder for me - glad you liked the post! :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-63524082685595779042016-10-24T14:28:30.265-05:002016-10-24T14:28:30.265-05:00I'm so glad you made it through that awful wor...I'm so glad you made it through that awful work experience. THAT is a really hard time to be nice!!<br /><br />Car language was my kid's second language. ;)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-68154304398408945232016-10-24T14:24:05.108-05:002016-10-24T14:24:05.108-05:00The election atmosphere has really made for some e...The election atmosphere has really made for some eye-opening revelations about people I know. Not sure if I will ever see them in a better light once this is over.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-74417071349490719042016-10-24T14:22:44.459-05:002016-10-24T14:22:44.459-05:00I don't know what happens in the car, but if p...I don't know what happens in the car, but if people would just get out of my way and let me in, I'd be calmer. ;)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-33568530487537279922016-10-24T14:22:01.730-05:002016-10-24T14:22:01.730-05:00I'll bet baristas see a lot of people who coul...I'll bet baristas see a lot of people who could use some extra love...and in turn, they deserve it back. That's got to be a tough job.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-64996536774145018172016-10-24T14:20:59.095-05:002016-10-24T14:20:59.095-05:00Why thank you, Jeannie - what a nice thing to say!...Why thank you, Jeannie - what a nice thing to say! :)<br /><br />OMG, your road rage story - holy moly on that!!! Scary, although I'm impressed at your reverse driving skills!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-52204166403726932682016-10-24T14:19:37.094-05:002016-10-24T14:19:37.094-05:00Cloth diapers! I didn't do that.Cloth diapers! I didn't do that. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-62462384256290136762016-10-24T14:18:34.194-05:002016-10-24T14:18:34.194-05:00Mostly, unless you can read lips, you wouldn't...Mostly, unless you can read lips, you wouldn't know about the rage happening inside of my car, LOL. But I do drive a fairly distinctive vehicle, so I'd never flip the bird or anything. And also, it's Texas, and everyone except for me is packing heat.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-31184584292355009482016-10-24T13:49:46.388-05:002016-10-24T13:49:46.388-05:00Great advice, Shelley, and so simple. I try to do ...Great advice, Shelley, and so simple. I try to do the same (but am an evil screaming banshee in the car!)Scooter Hussyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435464822641710286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-61051127638403244012016-10-24T12:47:10.300-05:002016-10-24T12:47:10.300-05:00A good reminder, Shelley! I know I have run into ...A good reminder, Shelley! I know I have run into folks out there that have been a bright spot in my day (the barista who asked if I wanted my beverage with "extra love" on a particularly horrid day actually made me leak a little gratefulness out my eyes...), and it would do me well to remember I can be that bright spot for someone else if I just be nice! Thanks for the post.Emmaclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075275421271190384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-32080818539350538042016-10-24T12:46:19.577-05:002016-10-24T12:46:19.577-05:00You've had a positive impact on MY life.
I ...You've had a positive impact on MY life. <br /><br />I think car vocalizations are pretty safe, but I made a never-repeated mistake of giving someone a middle digit wave once. He sped ahead of me and turned his car crosswise on the road so I could not get by, got out of his car and started coming at mine. I had to throw my car into reverse and back down the street until I came to a crossroad to turn around in and zoom off in the other direction. Yikes.Jeannie/Qlts2Slohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643779005130309547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-57662161646427168952016-10-24T11:11:37.312-05:002016-10-24T11:11:37.312-05:00What a "nice" reminder. I am amazed by ...What a "nice" reminder. I am amazed by all the baby products we have now. I even did cloth diapers with my first! I do think we change into different people behind the wheel though. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-90397365201258980332016-10-24T10:34:56.047-05:002016-10-24T10:34:56.047-05:00This was such a nice post. I have learned that whi...This was such a nice post. I have learned that while driving, I need to learn to be nice as well because that person who cut me off in traffic could potentially be one of my kids' teachers or someone else from the school. It hadn't occurred to me until a couple of years ago that the folks who drive around in my part of town are the same people who I might potentially interact with in a social setting someday since we all live in the same school district. :/ I tend to also be very vocal and sometimes I "talk" with my hands while driving. Oops! Jill A https://www.blogger.com/profile/18314858719315620032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-39878508312758330142016-10-24T10:26:51.592-05:002016-10-24T10:26:51.592-05:00It's true, it's so much easier being nice ...It's true, it's so much easier being nice than being an asshole and you get so much more out of it!<br /><br />I try really hard to see the good in people, but this election has made that challenging, to say the least.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-2643358387684647012016-10-24T09:48:11.732-05:002016-10-24T09:48:11.732-05:00"Just be nice" is what I had to tell mys..."Just be nice" is what I had to tell myself for about 6 months when I was unfairly targeted at work by a former friend. I felt like everyone was talking about me, and felt very alone. (They probably weren't talking about me, I just felt that way.) Anyway, Just be nice is just a good way to move through the world. And you ARE exceptionally nice socially! And the car language? That doesn't count :) The unprotected left turn is my nemesis. I try to avoid them if at all possible, but there are several up here that I have to make on a regular basis. debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-30496030445067783852016-10-24T07:33:46.210-05:002016-10-24T07:33:46.210-05:00I love this! It is so true. You never know when ...I love this! It is so true. You never know when someone needs friendliness in there life and you never know when you will bump into them again. :) So great to remember!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532752120953077931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-971766742590802672016-10-24T07:02:02.256-05:002016-10-24T07:02:02.256-05:00Cupcakes and cookies, but honestly, I just wanted ...Cupcakes and cookies, but honestly, I just wanted FOOD. Runger is real, LOL.<br /><br />Your flirting story made me laugh - ahhh, hometowns. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.com