Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 9

DAY 9

Day 9 - The unsuccessful. My situation: pay day is Friday and the past few weeks I've been paying it forward every chance I get. So I had to decide what to do for a random act of kindness with little money to spend and only about an hour of free time.

I decided to go to my local grocery store and offer to help people load groceries into their vehicles. You would not believe the weird looks and the quick "No I'm ok" that I got. I tried to briefly explain that I was doing a random acts of kindness project and very few people listened.

Living in this area my whole life, this is not the type of response I had expected. Most of us are quick to say good morning or hello, but are not able to accept help from a stranger just trying to make someones day a little easier. I was only able to help two people and they only had a few bags... I think they did it because they felt sorry for me.

So I ask you: If you had a cart full of groceries and were asked if you'd like help loading your groceries, what would you say? What is your reasoning behind it? I'd love to get some feedback on this one.

Pic from Bimmer Forums

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 8

DAY 8

I'm sorry for the late post but yesterday was personally a rough day. Just felt very overwhelmed and needed to do something good. I spent some time with Ana's father and felt a little better afterwards. I wasn't planning on the random act of kindness I did yesterday, but it came at the most opportune moment that I had to jump on it. My work had a sprinkler system line burst and flood our office from top to bottom. We were able to save most of the things that were not touching the ground.

For insurance and business purposes my company decided to buy laptops instead of computers for the office. After going through and getting the computers tested, they were in good working condition. The hard drives had confidential business information on it so they will be taken apart. However, they had 4 nice computer monitors, keyboards, mice and speakers which they were looking to donate somewhere. I mentioned that I work at the local domestic violence (DV) center and they could always use donations like this. My boss said we could donate the computer equipment to them and I thought that this would include my random acts of kindness. It didn't pay to throw them away when they work!

So yesterday I delivered these computer monitors to the DV shelter in our county.

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 5

DAY 5

I can't think of anyone more deserving of a thank you than those in our Armed Forces. Across the country brave men and women stand up for our freedom every day. They sacrifice so much for us and I could not imagine doing what they do. Their bravery is truly admirable.

Both yesterday and today I searched for men and women who are serving or have served in the military so that I am able to send them thank you cards. I reached out to people on my Facebook page and asked them if they knew anyone who I could send a card to. I wrote them out and will be sending them Monday. Here's a peak at some of the cards :)

If you know someone over seas or even a veteran back home, I would love to send them a thank you. They deserve it. Please let me know.

Thank you Kim D. - "I travel a lot to Kenosha area and I helped a old man when his car ran out of gas and gave him a card in memory of your angel"

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 4

DAY 4

Today I will be going to dinner and leaving my waiter or waitress a generous tip. I'm not sure how much this will be because I do not know where I am going to dinner. I was hoping to find a pregnant lady or one who just looks super stressed out. Doesn't even need to be my waitperson! The wait staff do not get paid enough and sometimes they rely on their tips. I will update with a picture later.... STAY TUNED!

**UPDATE**

I went to dinner with my parents this evening and I my parents pick what restaurant we went to. Their first suggestion was TGI Friday's. I'm not a huge fan of the food, but I said that's fine as ultimately I was out to give a nice tip to a waiter or waitress who deserved it. When we got there we were told there would be a 25 minute wait. In reality, that wasn't that bad of a wait time, but my mother is diabetic and when she needs to eat, she needs to eat. So we decided to go to Solea's Mexican Restaurant in Appleton, WI. 

We got there and we were immediately seated. There was only one or two empty tables in the main lounge and what looked like two waitresses. Our waitress, Paige, did a great job tonight and while talking to her I learned that she is a 27 year old mom with a young daughter and is paying her way through college. I felt like she deserved every bit of this tip and I was happy to give it to her. When she saw it she immediately tried giving it back but I told her that I was SET in doing this. For Ana... and for you Paige. Thank you for all you do.

UPDATED April 5, 2014

From the waitress, Paige J. - "Thank you so much for giving me the gift that you did...it is so appreciate and I know your little angel is smiling everyday with pride for her mother. Thank you again."

and

Thank you Stephanie H - "I donated to autism speaks and tipped at an fast food restaurant."

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 3

DAY 3

Today I am searching for children/teenagers who may be going through a rough personal patch in their life and could use a random card for a pick me up. This can be for anyone, worldwide.  Please leave me a comment below if you know of someone that could use a "hello" or a "thinking of you" or a "you're special" card. Also - leave a way that I can contact you today. Thanks!

**UPDATE**

I have received enough requests and am hand writing special notes to each person. These cards will be sent out Saturday morning. Thank you for all of your help finding people that could use a "pick-me-up". I will post pictures when I'm finished.

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 2

After getting the comment from someone who received one of Ana's Angels RAK's I felt really good. I know that I'm touching lives and that she's touching lives. It made me feel so good to know that my daughter is giving me the strength to turn my grief into something positive.

Day 2

Today will be another simple surprise day... but more-so aimed at children. I will be putting quarters on vending machines throughout the cities which I work and live in. I hope that this brightens a child's day!

Make sure to check back later for updates and pictures!!

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Stevi B's Appleton West

Walmart on Mutual Way in Appleton, WI

Walmart on Mutual Way in Appleton, WI

Thank you Raebeth B - "My daughter has gone through her toys and clothes. Then we are taking them to the local donation center to donate in Ana and Dakota's name. I can take a picture of the stuff we have ready to go."

Ana's Angels Random Acts of Kindness DAY 1

You may know that I have been planning to do one random act of kindness for each day in April. With today being April 1st I'm kicking off my campaign today! Each day I will post what I'm doing that day. In the evening once it's completed I will post a picture (if I was able to snap one).

For Day 1

Today I am going to buy a 6 pack of popcorn from the local store and I am going to go to 6 redbox video stations and tape the popcorn to the machines. This way they will get to enjoy free popcorn with their movie!

**UPDATED**

Not that it's important, but I couldn't find a 6 pack of popcorn so I bought a 12 pack and promised myself that I would stop by every redbox I passed today. So in total I taped 8 bags of popcorn to redboxes in Appleton and Neenah, WI. 

Here are the pictures from today's adventures!

Walmart on Mutual Way in Appleton, WI.

Walgreens on Casaloma Drive in Appleton, WI.

Copps Food Center on Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton, WI.

Walgreens on Westowne Drive in Neenah, WI.

Walmart on Winneconne Avenue in Neenah, WI.

Pick n Save in Neenah, WI.

Walgreens on Commercial Street in Neenah, WI.

**UPDATED 4/1/14 10:10pm**

From Ashley B. - I stopped at one of your Redbox's today. The Walgreens in Neenah by Walmart. I was surprised and thought it was super sweet. Now I'm going to pay it forward by doing a random act of kindness. I just wanted to say thanks for turning my crappy day into a better one!

From Alyvia E. - I gave the sonic attendant a $5 tip on a .99 drink. She was so grateful. For you Ana!!