The HC BC staff has come up with challenges not only for ourselves, but for all students at BC, making sure that we are on track to be bold, kind, and ambitious people.
Over Christmas break, my sister came home ecstatic. “The person in front of me at the Starbucks drive-thru paid for my drink!” She exclaimed in utter disbelief, “it was awesome!”
So come Christmas day, as we headed up to New York to visit my grandparents, we made a pit stop at Starbucks and decided we’d pass on the love. My sister and I asked what the car’s order behind us was. Eight bucks. Ok, fab, we’ve got it, we told the barista.
We pulled away on this fantastic high, so excited and wishing we could see their reaction. Lucky for us, our parents’ car was behind our unknowing recipient’s, and they saw it all: the man reaching for his drinks, his eyes widening as the barista told him they were already paid for, the shouting, “REALLY! NO WAY! THAT’S AMAZING!”, and the leaning over to tell his wife and kids in the back seat. Smiles were all around and the energy at that Starbucks window was contagious.
Merry Christmas!
It made our day, needless to say, and seemingly theirs.
So I would like to invite you all to do the same, and to experience the fabulous sensation of a random act of kindness. It makes you feel warm and fuzzy, but more importantly, it makes the receiver feel fantastic. All it takes is one act of kindness, and it seems to catch on rather quickly. Let’s spread more than mono, colds, and stomach viruses around campus, huh? Let’s spread happiness, smiles, and little surprises.
Need some ideas?
1. Graciously go up to those poor point-drivers and offer meal points, and if you know you’re going to have a lot of meal money left over, donate a ton. I’ll never forget the kid who gave $50 to my Arrupe Guatemala trip sophomore year. It was amazing.
2. Bring home Addie’s ice cream or a cupcake for your roommate who is stressing over a big exam.
3. Give up your Hillside table.
4. Bring your co-worker a coffee.
5. Give up your elliptical or treadmill to the other person waiting in line.
6. Pay for someone’s T ride.
7. Buy someone’s drink at MA’s or Cityside.
8. Take someone’s shift at work.
9. Pay for someone’s meal behind you in the dining hall.
It’s time to get creative, and get friendly, BC. You know, the East Coast has a bad reputation for not being nice (and I know this being a Midwestern girl)… so let’s change that, shall we?
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http://www.slashfood.com/2010/09/14/starbucks-drops-tall-off-drive-throu…