Nice People

Lately I have been somewhat discouraged by people. This is probably my own fault though, instead of noticing the good in the world I have been drawn to the uncouth things people do and I have questioned more people's intentions than not. I like to blame this on past experiences I have gone thru, which I really shouldn't, but I am afraid that sometimes the things and people I have dealt with in my past have left me bitter and caused me to be a little calloused. 

On the third of July my phone just stopped working. It went white then it just turned off. I went to the Sprint store, who found out their was no water or heat damage, then they sent me to the Apple store, who could order me a new phone but it wouldn't be in till Monday because of the holiday. I was stressed... over a phone. Yes, that sounds dumb but I will admit it. I talk to my mom and sisters countless times a day, I use the phone as my camera and document almost every move Boston makes, and I have a three year old, who goes to bed at a three year old time so when she is asleep I use it as a form of entertainment. I posted a Facebook status (the kind of status I usually ignore) from my sisters phone asking if anyone had a Sprint phone I could rent for the weekend. Within a few minutes a girl, Makenzie, messaged me. Here is what is cool about this girl... we arn't super close, we have never hung out, I mostly know her because she works at the beauty supply store I shop at. She offered a phone and was so kind about it that it blew me away. The kind of person I have turned into would think, "no, you can't borrow my old phone... what if you don't give it back? what if I need it? what do you really want with it..."

The world is full of really mean, vindictive, two faced, terrible people. BUT it is also full of nice people and if for some reason you can't find one of the nice people be one of them. Trust me when I say this... this isn't me giving some type of sermon on my high horse to be kind, I am not the kindest person you will ever meet, and that is an understatement. I have so much to work on; I have so much to improve on. I don't know I am probably writing this because lately all over social media I see people who are friends argue over race, religion, politics and everything in between. My mom always told me that you catch my ants with sugar rather than vinegar and I always questioned why you would want to catch ants anyways. I guess my whole life I missed the point on what she was saying with that and I regret not really thinking about her advice better.

I am probably rambling right now but I guess I woke up feeling really grateful for that girl who let me borrow her extra phone with no strings attached. I am really grateful for the people who lent me a helping hand when I was down on my luck without expecting anything in return. And I hope that one day my sometimes terrible attitude  can change because of the nice things I have had done for myself and Boston.... It is easier said than done to be better not bitter and to not let the world change you but it is something I really want to work on. 

XO:
Ashlynn&Boston
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