I was reflecting on something this morning on my way into work.

[LeftyMom]

The things I find myself appreciating most aren't big gestures of kindness, love and/or generosity but small ones the giver likely thinks nothing of. I really think the everyday, less showy gifts of one's time mean the most, or at least they do to me.

Does anybody else find that this is true or have a story to tell of an example that sticks out to them? I'm in the mood to hear those sorts of things this morning for some reason.


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Oh, and while I'm at it, thank you to flvegan for texting me the election results for obscure California races he'd likely never heard of when I was stuck at work on election night '06. I don't think I ever told him how much I appreciated his taking the time to do that.

[NMDemDist2]

1. I appreciate common courtesy

that's why I love my little town, folks smile, let you merge into traffic, have a minute for a quick friendly chat at the grocery store or the line at the bank

I had forgotten what small town life is like and I am so glad I'm back!

:hi:

[skygazer]

2. Those are the things I appreciate most about my SO

He does things like makes sure the frig is stocked with water for me. He sets up my breakfast fixings because I come home from work for my lunch break and would be rushed if it wasn't all ready to go. He makes sure the floor is vacuumed because I like to be barefoot in the house. Things like that.

As for me, I always make sure there are ice cubes in the bucket in the freezer for him. I always get him a book when I go to the library. I make sure his water bottles for work are filled.

Yeah, I like stuff like that. More thought goes into little things like that than big gestures (which are also nice). :hi: