Random acts of Kindness and Jewelry Give aways

I gave my bracelet away to a stranger

Remember this bracelet? Probably not, but it’s okay. I made it in a bead class back in Salt Lake city. It was actually the first bead class that I ever took.  The original post about the bracelet can be found here.

At any rate. Now that I’ve got most of my jewelry out where I can see it, I’ve been eyeing this bracelet. I like it, but I rarely ever wear it. I was thinking that maybe I should give it away, but then I thought to myself.. who would want a used piece of beaded jewelry? It didn’t match what I was wearing but I felt compelled to wear it, so I put it on and went about my day

My day was getting off to a slow start and I was in desperate need of caffeine, so I made a quick stop at the local Dutch Brothers. (Great drive through coffee if you’re ever in the PNW). As soon as I stuck my arm out the window with my punch card, the gal at the window excitedly asked where I got my bracelet. I told her I made it, and she wanted to know if I ever sold them.

I’m not going to bore you with the details of our conversation but I will say that it feels really good to have a stranger validate you. It doesn’t matter what it is, a  nice hair cut, cute shoes, whatever..it almost always brings a smile to the recipient’s face. It made me feel wonderful to receive the compliments and wanting to make someone else feel the same way… I decided to give it to her. That’s right, I gave it away to a stranger.

Every once in a while I think it’s nice to be impulsive in a good way. My children were watching with interest and as we drove away I laughed and said that perhaps it would be good for my karma. I need all the help I can get. (Well, I didn’t tell the kids that last bit).

I’d love to do it again. I just need to figure out the logistics.

In beading news, I’m developing a love hate relationship with my Melanie Potter, Wildflower  kit. I’m down to the last piece and I keep breaking one of the bezel beads.

Also, my daughter has expressed an interest in learning how to bead.  Yay!   Tomorrow I’m taking her to buy a  bead board. I’m going to help her pick out a project, some beads, and come Monday she’ll have something that she made all on her own.  Having my daughter want to follow in my footsteps… Now that’s the ultimate validation right there.!

Happy Beading!