I had wanted to do this for a while but the person behind me was never the 'right' person. It's not that some people are more deserving of kindness or generosity than others, but as an example I knew that my budget wouldn't stretch to paying for a family of five. And sometimes you just get a vibe about whether or not it's the right time to do something like this. You want it to be taken in the spirit in which it was intended.



I went to get breakfast on this particular morning, and as I pulled into the drive through a marked police car came in behind me. It was a single-crewed car with one male police officer in the driver's seat. I have a huge amount of respect for the police and I know firsthand how hard they work often without the chance for a meal break. For me, this was absolutely the right person. I paid for the police officer's order when I paid for mine, and a minute later when he got to the payment window and realised what I'd done he put his hand out of the window and put his thumb up. He's in a tough and often thankless profession, so I hope that I brightened his day a little and let him know that he's respected and appreciated. (less)

I had wanted to do this for a while but the person behind me was never the 'right' person. It's not that some people are more deserving of kindness or generosity than others, but as an example I knew that my budget wouldn't stretch to paying for a family of five. And sometimes you just get (...more)

Done 1/31/17 - Starbucks :)

Twice at Chick fil a

Paid for coffee for the policeman behind me who was working on Easter Sunday.

Taco Bell in Anchorage on November 23rd. What fun!

Had to do this without eating Fast food so it was a little challenging. So I made it easy and went to Starbucks to buy my co-workers coffee. The people behind me ordered 16 bucks worth of coffee which I have no idea if that is expensive or not for coffee.

Left money at Panera

Paid for groceries trying to stay out of ff. Jan 2010