NED #10

I did not seek this never expected deed out, it found me at 1:30AM. I was in the dead of sleep, when I heard a knock on my door. I answered the door and it was two new neighbors. They had locked themselves out of their apartment. They also locked their phones and shoes in there as well. They had no idea what they were going to do. I was quickly annoyed, but became conscious of my negative attitude and thought about what I would like someone to do for me. I let them use my phone to call a locksmith, allowed them to have the locksmith call back on my phone, and offered them a place to wait. They had to meet the locksmith at the store right next to the building but were without shoes. I gave them a pair of my shoes to wear and a sweatshirt. They were very grateful. I have been those girls in a situation or two, where you are at a loss of what to do, and have to rely on strangers to help. I did not give them a NED card because frankly, by the time they left it was 3 AM and I had to work at 6AM, and remembering to lock the door behind me was about all I could accomplish that night.
Pay It Forward,
NED

NEDs have not stopped

I just have to make a quick note to tell you that the NEDs have not stopped. I will get them posted ASAP!!! I have a hand-written journal with them in it and will get them posted on Wednesday!
Keep Paying it Forward!
NED

50 ways to make yourself happier.

Here are 50 simple ways in which you can add to your happiness:

1. Accept that life is not perfect.
2. Don't take yourself too seriously.
3. Don't take others too seriously.
4. Appreciate yourself.
5. Have meaningful goals. They give you purpose.
6. Get a pet.
7. Cultivate friendships. To have friends, be a friend.
8. Be supportive and seek support when needed.
9. Don't confuse materialism with success.
10. Know that money does not buy happiness.
11. Enjoy what you have.
12. Simplify your life.
13. Be more creative.
14. Be yourself.
15. Be more spontaneous.
16. Spend more time with happy people.
17. Keep a happiness journal for writing about the things that give you joy.
18. Find what you love to do and make it your life's work.
19. Be willing to learn and experience new things.
20. Be flexible.
21. Be open-minded.
22. Enjoy simple pleasures.
23. Practice gratitude.
24. Think improvement, not perfection.
25. When things aren't going well; know that it will pass.
26. Know that it's not what happens to you, but how you perceive it that's important.
27. Learn to live in and savor the moment.
28. Exercise regularly.
29. Get enough sleep.
30. Maintain a healthy diet.
31. Enjoy good conversation.
32. Have a hobby.
33. Take time for fun.
34. Practice moderation.
35. Cultivate an appreciation for the arts.
36. Read inspiring material.
37. Help others.
38. Have faith.
39. As Richard Carlson has said - Don't sweat the small stuff.
40. Smile for no particular reason.
41. Be agreeable.
42. Love yourself.
43. Listen to good music.
44. Watch less TV.
45. Give it your best.
46. Pamper yourself.
47. Practice mindfulness.
48. As Bessie Anderson Stanley wrote in her little verse Success: "Live well, love much and laugh often."
49. Be happy now. Don't make it conditional.
50. Share your happiness with others.

Borrowed from http://www.essentiallifeskills.net/be-happier.html

NED # 9

It is never too late to send thank-you cards. I finally got my Christmas thank-yous written yesterday. I came across this idea to send a random person a letter via snail-mail telling them how great they were. I love getting mail that isn't a bill or advertisement so I figured someone else would too. I wrote a simple little note, picked a name randomly from the phone book and sent it on its little way with the NED card. Hopefully, they will not think they have a stalker.
PAY IT FORWARD,
NED

NED # 8

I have many friends who have babies. I am always amazed at the crazy prices they have to pay for their little ones. I had a few high dollar value coupons for baby formula, so for my NED number 8, I taped them to the containers at the store. It should save them $10 on a necessity!
PAY IT FORWARD!

NED #7

There is nothing like popcorn with your movie. For my never expected deed (NED) number 7 I taped a package of microwave popcorn to the Redbox that I normally rent movies from. Hope they enjoy their popcorn!
PAY IT FORWARD!
NED

NED # Six

One of the things that gets me through working full-time and going to school full-time is good old fashioned Mt. Dew. I really should just have an iv put in and take it intravenously. Today my NED was to pay for someone else's caffeine fix. I left the money in the machine and taped my card to the machine.
PAY IT FORWARD,
NED