When I woke up this morning, or more realistically, when the alarm wrenched me from the deep sleep I was in, I was shattered. How is it possible to feel like you'd had a skinfull the night before, when in reality you haven't had any alcohol for about 4 days? Anyway, I digress. It was so bad that even though it was Friday, it felt like a Monday.
When I got into town, I headed in to see if a coffee would make me feel better/wake me up. I occasionally grab a coffee when I cycle to work, so a few of the staff know I like a mocha and a muffin. Today, I was served by the manageress, who shouted my coffee order and put a muffin on the tray for me. As I handed her my money, she said "Coffee on the house for you today". Instant smile on my part.
By the time I got into work my spirits had raised. A random act of kindness when I was feeling run down, and I perked right up. This will have an ongoing effect. I truly believe that things like this ripple outwards, and one person giving me a free coffee, will result in someone neither of us have met, having a better day.
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