Art and I had decided we wouldn't go out into the Black Friday madness. Instead, I went to my regular Zumba class and Art did his normal Meals on Wheels run.
However.... I did have that coupon for 40% off one item at the Ben Franklin craft store. So we headed out there after lunch and bringing our donations to the Goodwill booth.
Unfortunately, Ben Franklin Crafts was crowded and I really couldn't find anything I truly needed. I took out the coupon and decided not to use it after all.
I saw an older woman looking for the longest time at quilting and knitting books.
I went up to her and asked if she had one of the 40% off coupons. She didn't so I gave her mine. She was absolutely ecstatic and told us how she had completely forgotten to bring it with her and was unhappy about driving all the way home.
It was such a good feeling to make someone happy!
We then decided (since we were out anyway) to head out to the outlet mall to pick up something for a grandchild (I won't say which one) since they might be reading my blog. There was a long, long, long traffic flow to just get into the parking lot. Art said he would have to circle the lots while I ran in and picked up the gift we were planning on.
I told him, that since I'd done that one good deed, I should have some good karma.
He shook his head and laughed.
When we finally got into the parking lot we found a space right away... under the shade of a lovely tree, no less. Art could not believe it. "You see," I told him.
As we were walking through the very crowded outlet mall I noticed something glinting from just under a beverage machine! A dime!
"No," he said, "You've got to be kidding me." I gave him the dime which went into his charity jar.
When we got to the store everybody was as friendly as could be and helped us get exactly what we wanted.
I remembered I had two stamp cards that I'd been holding on to for several years. The sales associate told me I could combine them and with what I was buying, would qualify for a special Black Friday gift. Wow!
We went straight home after that. We didn't want to press our luck.
And do you know what we saw on the way home?
Instead of Black Friday, I'm calling this day Rainbow Friday!
Unfortunately, Ben Franklin Crafts was crowded and I really couldn't find anything I truly needed. I took out the coupon and decided not to use it after all.
I saw an older woman looking for the longest time at quilting and knitting books.
I went up to her and asked if she had one of the 40% off coupons. She didn't so I gave her mine. She was absolutely ecstatic and told us how she had completely forgotten to bring it with her and was unhappy about driving all the way home.
It was such a good feeling to make someone happy!
We then decided (since we were out anyway) to head out to the outlet mall to pick up something for a grandchild (I won't say which one) since they might be reading my blog. There was a long, long, long traffic flow to just get into the parking lot. Art said he would have to circle the lots while I ran in and picked up the gift we were planning on.
I told him, that since I'd done that one good deed, I should have some good karma.
He shook his head and laughed.
When we finally got into the parking lot we found a space right away... under the shade of a lovely tree, no less. Art could not believe it. "You see," I told him.
"No," he said, "You've got to be kidding me." I gave him the dime which went into his charity jar.
When we got to the store everybody was as friendly as could be and helped us get exactly what we wanted.
I remembered I had two stamp cards that I'd been holding on to for several years. The sales associate told me I could combine them and with what I was buying, would qualify for a special Black Friday gift. Wow!
We went straight home after that. We didn't want to press our luck.
And do you know what we saw on the way home?
Instead of Black Friday, I'm calling this day Rainbow Friday!
Beautiful! I think both you and Art have good Karma, perhaps rainbow Karma we should call it! And when you can do something for someone else - as you did giving away your 40%off coupon - doesn't it make you feel really good! I just woke up and am reading at the computer and you have given my day a great start. More good Karma for you!
ReplyDeleteNice and lovely day! Rainbow Friday and good karma.
ReplyDeleteHere, Black Friday was at night; it was dark and black before get in the store :)
Well, it worked for you, but that line looks like hell on earth to me. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you!
DeleteGood for you. We tend to pass on things like this. It often turns out that its for someone who could really use it!
Black Friday is something that has crossed the border. It's sorta weird!
This was such a nice read... good things happen to good people. :)
ReplyDeleteLoverly. Thank you..
ReplyDeleteMahalo for the beautiful photo of the Rainbow. Hawaii's beauty is so amazing.
ReplyDeleteI remember driving in the flat areas of Maui looking at the mountains to one side. Then we saw THREE rainbows towards the mountains, individual rainbows lined up like cheery schoolchildren, alongside the tops of each section of mountains. They followed alongside us on the highway for the longest time. We stopped to get a photo, but only 2 rainbows could squeeze into the pic.
A delightful day. It's sunny in Kansas today! (Started off at 23 degrees though.) Linda in Kansas
Haha on the good karma!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great read for a Monday morning. Rainbow Friday for sure.
ReplyDeletePositivity all day long! May you continue to have these blessings each and every day.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have good karma, Kay. And that rainbow is simply perfect, all aglow and delightful. Good for you! :-)
ReplyDeleteI do believe in karma and you proved it. Well done Kay and thanks for spreading the glow.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff. If you have to be out on that day, it helps to have everything go smoothly.
ReplyDeleteLoved your post and 'Rainbow Friday' was very apt :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
....and you should have bought lottery tickets with that luck.
ReplyDeleteI might have to start believing in Karma! It sure worked for you. Fun post!
ReplyDeleteI hope Art believes you in future.
ReplyDeleteI just got one thing online, I refuse to step into the madness.
ReplyDeleteWow, a good deed richly rewarded!
ReplyDeletegood for you, we did no shopping at all, but stayed inside warm and comfy while we had a rare rainstorm...
ReplyDelete"It was such a good feeling to make someone happy!" You are two beautiful people. Aloha
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