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So I decided that McDonalds was the best choice to quench my pangs of hunger. I eat pretty healthy most of the time, and the thought of their salty fries and i-don’t-think-it’s-chicken mcnuggets popped out as leaders in the qualifiers of my cheat day.
I walk up to the counter.
“Can I take your order?” the girl behind the counter asks me apathetically. Name tag reads Amanda. This is my chance to pass it on.
Let me pause here briefly to illuminate better who I am. One of my hobbies is meeting people. Another one of my hobbies is to pack as much variance as possible into my every day. Acting on the former causes the latter, and because I value variance and not ‘good’ responses, it never goes wrong. I’ve turned into one of those random fucks that waves and says hello without ever knowing you when we pass each other on the sidewalk. I’m that tool you wish would just shut the fuck up because you have no desire to talk to me as we stand next to each other in the grocery lineup. Fucking booyeah.
So I place my order – with genuine excitement – and notice that there is no one behind me; the line is empty.
“How’s your day today, Amanda?” I beam my smile at her. I have a nice smile: my top two front teeth are larger than the rest, and are too big for my face. My bottom teeth overlap. Whatever, I hear it’s endearing.
She looks at me and frowns momentarily. She considers the question.
“Actually, y’know, it’s been one of those days. My bus was late to the Skytrain. The skytrain kept stopping for 30 seconds right before the actual stop all the way downtown.”
“I know what you mean! Not only did I forget to set my alarm, but as I’m late for work, it seems like every person and their dog is out for a morning saunter. They could at least get in single file or something.”
“Yeah! And then I finally get here and they tell me that I don’t need to work my shift – but I mean, fuck that, if they schedule me they’re paying me.”
“Yeah they are! – I noticed it’s getting dark,” I use my thumb to point behind my head, towards the window. “Your day almost done?”
She looks at her watch and smiles. “Yeah, in a half hour.”
My food arrives. I grab it, wish her night to be immeasurably better than her day, and go on my way. I look back as I’m making my exit and see her helping the next customer. She’s doing so with the smile I passed on to her, and seems genuinely enthused.
How awesome is that?
Now that I think about it, smiles are like file sharing. As you give them out, more people have them, and then they give them out, and the worldly sum total of smiles goes up – without ever giving up your stock.
I am smiling and enjoying myself most of the time – dare I say 95% of it. I make sure the world knows it by sharing it, and it’s pretty cool to see the wake I leave behind.
And that’s my suggestion to you! If you’re in a good mood, don’t keep it to yourself. It’s easy to pass on, all you gotta do is smile.
edit - hohoho! i'm going to add a smile picture so that you may have no choice but to pass it on! bahahahahaha
![[image loading]](http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8049/smile2y.jpg)
A friend trying to take a picture of me, and me trying to dodge out of the way. Fail.
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This is quite a coooool story man. Keep it up. Probably the only real human conversation that girl had all day.
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Skytrain? Vancouver? :>
Edit: Sorry, the story was super cute too. I got distracted though. xD
I love doing that. ^^
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Yup, i'm in Van. I work right across from the Burrard skytrain station in the Bentall 5 office building.
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On January 08 2011 09:46 TechniQ.UK wrote:
This is quite a coooool story man. Keep it up. Probably the only real human conversation that girl had all day.
It probably was. When I used to work in retail, people don't treat you well. To them, you're there to do stuff for them. Being treated with respect once in a while was nice.
I actually make it a point to be polite to people who work in retail. I think having to work a job like that really gives you some perspective.
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On January 08 2011 09:55 Mora wrote:
Yup, i'm in Van. I work right across from the Burrard skytrain station in the Bentall 5 office building.
That's super cool. (: I'm in Richmond, right at Aberdeen Skytrain ~
We'll have to run into each other one day and be happy and make each other smile, haha.
On January 08 2011 09:59 LazyMacro wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 09:46 TechniQ.UK wrote:
This is quite a coooool story man. Keep it up. Probably the only real human conversation that girl had all day.
It probably was. When I used to work in retail, people don't treat you well. To them, you're there to do stuff for them. Being treated with respect once in a while was nice. I actually make it a point to be polite to people who work in retail. I think having to work a job like that really gives you some perspective.
The computer store I work in is pretty good, actually.
I absolutely love the people who come in and talk with me for half an hour, and it really improves my mood and makes me smile. ^^
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I like this life philosophy.
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I was just thinking the same thing Mora :D
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United States22883 Posts
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On January 08 2011 10:17 Jibba wrote:
I love you.
it's mutual 
<3 <3 <3
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On January 08 2011 10:03 Raeleigh wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 09:55 Mora wrote:
Yup, i'm in Van. I work right across from the Burrard skytrain station in the Bentall 5 office building. That's super cool. (: I'm in Richmond, right at Aberdeen Skytrain ~ We'll have to run into each other one day and be happy and make each other smile, haha. Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 09:59 LazyMacro wrote:On January 08 2011 09:46 TechniQ.UK wrote:
This is quite a coooool story man. Keep it up. Probably the only real human conversation that girl had all day.
It probably was. When I used to work in retail, people don't treat you well. To them, you're there to do stuff for them. Being treated with respect once in a while was nice. I actually make it a point to be polite to people who work in retail. I think having to work a job like that really gives you some perspective. The computer store I work in is pretty good, actually. I absolutely love the people who come in and talk with me for half an hour, and it really improves my mood and makes me smile. ^^
Maybe people in Canada are just cooler.
People would always just yell at me about stupid shit because, let's be honest, not like I could do anything or I'd get fired. :D
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On January 08 2011 10:20 LazyMacro wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 10:03 Raeleigh wrote:On January 08 2011 09:55 Mora wrote:
Yup, i'm in Van. I work right across from the Burrard skytrain station in the Bentall 5 office building. That's super cool. (: I'm in Richmond, right at Aberdeen Skytrain ~ We'll have to run into each other one day and be happy and make each other smile, haha. On January 08 2011 09:59 LazyMacro wrote:On January 08 2011 09:46 TechniQ.UK wrote:
This is quite a coooool story man. Keep it up. Probably the only real human conversation that girl had all day.
It probably was. When I used to work in retail, people don't treat you well. To them, you're there to do stuff for them. Being treated with respect once in a while was nice. I actually make it a point to be polite to people who work in retail. I think having to work a job like that really gives you some perspective. The computer store I work in is pretty good, actually. I absolutely love the people who come in and talk with me for half an hour, and it really improves my mood and makes me smile. ^^ Maybe people in Canada are just cooler. People would always just yell at me about stupid shit because, let's be honest, not like I could do anything or I'd get fired. :D
i hate people.
so i smile at them!
edit - bahaha evil genius!
edit edit - oh my god it's even better than file sharing. With file sharing, you have to go looking for the content. With smile sharing (OMG YES IT RHYMES), the person has to receive the smile whether they want it or not. And sometimes... maybe only just sometimes - but sometimes! - they can't help but be infected! And then they turn into smile sharing centers against their will!!!
DOMINATION.
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People say that I also have a nice smile. I think I'm going to start doing this. Glad I stumbled across this blog tonight.
Just changed the text on my phone when it's locked to make it say "Pass it On". So everytime I pull it out to check the time or make a call, it'll be there to remind me.
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On January 08 2011 10:03 Raeleigh wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 09:55 Mora wrote:
Yup, i'm in Van. I work right across from the Burrard skytrain station in the Bentall 5 office building. That's super cool. (: I'm in Richmond, right at Aberdeen Skytrain ~ We'll have to run into each other one day and be happy and make each other smile, haha. Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 09:59 LazyMacro wrote:On January 08 2011 09:46 TechniQ.UK wrote:
This is quite a coooool story man. Keep it up. Probably the only real human conversation that girl had all day.
It probably was. When I used to work in retail, people don't treat you well. To them, you're there to do stuff for them. Being treated with respect once in a while was nice. I actually make it a point to be polite to people who work in retail. I think having to work a job like that really gives you some perspective. The computer store I work in is pretty good, actually. I absolutely love the people who come in and talk with me for half an hour, and it really improves my mood and makes me smile. ^^
Also, on the topic of Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland. South Surrey. You know that place? Yeah, I live there.
Yay for making people smile!
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United States1388 Posts
Cool story.
I'm smiling now
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hehe, made me smile too =)
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On January 08 2011 10:31 RyuChus wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 10:03 Raeleigh wrote:On January 08 2011 09:55 Mora wrote:
Yup, i'm in Van. I work right across from the Burrard skytrain station in the Bentall 5 office building. That's super cool. (: I'm in Richmond, right at Aberdeen Skytrain ~ We'll have to run into each other one day and be happy and make each other smile, haha. On January 08 2011 09:59 LazyMacro wrote:On January 08 2011 09:46 TechniQ.UK wrote:
This is quite a coooool story man. Keep it up. Probably the only real human conversation that girl had all day.
It probably was. When I used to work in retail, people don't treat you well. To them, you're there to do stuff for them. Being treated with respect once in a while was nice. I actually make it a point to be polite to people who work in retail. I think having to work a job like that really gives you some perspective. The computer store I work in is pretty good, actually. I absolutely love the people who come in and talk with me for half an hour, and it really improves my mood and makes me smile. ^^ Also, on the topic of Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland. South Surrey. You know that place? Yeah, I live there. Yay for making people smile!
I'll run into you too. XD!
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Great Job. Im one of those people who likes to passit on too
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I find your beard endearing. I wish you could pass on beards.
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That was a really nice story. Maybe I'll try that next time I go out
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holy shit i hate people like you. i mean i find it fantastic that you brighten up other people's days, but every time i run into one of you it just sends me on tilt for an abnormal amount of time.
I've actually considered, and sometimes still do, carrying pictures of dieing african children, and starvation/malaria statistics on my person at all times.
seriously though if you try to make people smile, and they don't go for it just leave them the fuck alone, don't try even harder.
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On January 08 2011 10:21 Mora wrote:
With smile sharing (OMG YES IT RHYMES)
DOMINATION.
I hate being "that guy", but that's not actually rhyming. It's mostly alliteration, though I would say sibilance is really the most robust descriptor here.
You're lovely regardless, and you made my day.
...and I misspelled sibilance on my first try, so I really shouldn't be talking.
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On January 08 2011 11:23 QUEENT wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 10:21 Mora wrote:
With smile sharing (OMG YES IT RHYMES)
DOMINATION. I hate being "that guy", but that's not actually rhyming. It's mostly alliteration, though I would say sibilance is really the most robust descriptor here. You're lovely regardless, and you made my day. ...and I misspelled sibilance on my first try, so I really shouldn't be talking.
Gee, you come into this thread, EVERYONE IS HAPPY.
And you're like
"NOPE UR WRONG"
Why you gotta be such a party pooper, man?
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Mora! You're so awesome. I like to do this too whenever I head out. ^_^
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On January 08 2011 11:27 Torenhire wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 11:23 QUEENT wrote:On January 08 2011 10:21 Mora wrote:
With smile sharing (OMG YES IT RHYMES)
DOMINATION. I hate being "that guy", but that's not actually rhyming. It's mostly alliteration, though I would say sibilance is really the most robust descriptor here. You're lovely regardless, and you made my day. ...and I misspelled sibilance on my first try, so I really shouldn't be talking. Gee, you come into this thread, EVERYONE IS HAPPY. And you're like "NOPE UR WRONG" Why you gotta be such a party pooper, man?
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
Here, maybe if I add hearts everywhere people will ignore that I'm essentially saying "NOPE UR WRONG" again...
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
I'm not pooping the party, the guy above me is.
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
Unless he's kidding of course.
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
By the way, the phrase "party pooper" just makes me think of a scat gangbang personal ad likely to appear in the Georgia Straight.
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
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On January 08 2011 11:23 QUEENT wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 10:21 Mora wrote:
With smile sharing (OMG YES IT RHYMES)
DOMINATION. I hate being "that guy", but that's not actually rhyming. It's mostly alliteration, though I would say sibilance is really the most robust descriptor here. You're lovely regardless, and you made my day. ...and I misspelled sibilance on my first try, so I really shouldn't be talking.
I think what he means is that "smile sharing" rhymes with "file sharing", not that "smile" rhymes with "sharing."
On Topic: its amazing how many people don't realize that things like smiling and common courtesy are really, really helpful in life
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Dude this makes me want to smile to other people PASS IT ON PROS THIS IS BALLER
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On January 08 2011 11:42 [NyC]HoBbes wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 11:23 QUEENT wrote:On January 08 2011 10:21 Mora wrote:
With smile sharing (OMG YES IT RHYMES)
DOMINATION. I hate being "that guy", but that's not actually rhyming. It's mostly alliteration, though I would say sibilance is really the most robust descriptor here. You're lovely regardless, and you made my day. ...and I misspelled sibilance on my first try, so I really shouldn't be talking. I think what he means is that "smile sharing" rhymes with "file sharing", not that "smile" rhymes with "sharing." On Topic: its amazing how many people don't realize that things like smiling and common courtesy are really, really helpful in life
correct.
infact, why would it even be exciting if smile rhymed with sharing?
file sharing to smile sharing though? when they work the same even? BEYOND stellar.
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On January 08 2011 10:47 Chef wrote:
I find your beard endearing. I wish you could pass on beards.
my beard is my savior. i would not be able to get laid without it.
and like, im really serious. i am gloriously ugly beardless.
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...I appear to have missed the point hugely. In that case, I congratulate you on your excellent rhyming skills.
On January 08 2011 12:15 Mora wrote:Show nested quote +On January 08 2011 10:47 Chef wrote:
I find your beard endearing. I wish you could pass on beards. my beard is my savior. i would not be able to get laid without it. and like, im really serious. i am gloriously ugly beardless.
Yeah, I've spent the majority of my life since around 12/13 years old fawning over men with beards, and it took me until this year (I'm 20) to realize: "OMG! I can grow one too! Y'know, cause, like, I'm a dude". (derp) Now I feel like a boss.
In my defense, I couldn't really have grown one until about a year or two ago, and I'm still limited in my bearding options by my half-Japaneseness, but I'm an idiot regardless.
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I thought y'all were about to go on a date when you asked if her day was done.
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On January 08 2011 12:44 devil` wrote:
I thought y'all were about to go on a date when you asked if her day was done.
she's not really my type.
i'm into penises.
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Man, I should do this to people over the counter! Nice work baby ^_^ <3
@ Etherone why so serious buddy? hehe, will check out if ever I do this if she/he is in the mood of being made to smile
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No joke, are you an author, or at least taking (or have taken) some sort of writing class? Your post reminds me of the writing style in a book i read recently.
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Wow this blog alone w/ the smile picture made my day
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great work Mora. I couldn't help but to pick up your smile when I saw the picture. I love spreading smiles (friends/family/co-workers all agree), but I'm so shy a lot of the time any tips?
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Korea (South)17174 Posts
i thought she was gunna ask u out
that would have made me smile
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this reminded my Marshal from How I met your Mother. he is that type of guy and i really like it.
thumbs up for u !
When i was working at the MCdonald it was horror sometimes. but i had really nice costumers who made my day sometimes
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