Just say it

There are so many times when I see a random stranger and think to myself "I like her hair," or "that dress is really flattering on her," or any number of complimetary thoughts. I never say anything to the person. Often, I do not even acknowledge their presence. Today, however, I had a sudden epiphony that the world might be a better place if everyone just said the nice things they think about others. A woman came up to me today and gave me a compliment that seriously made my day. That was what got me thinking about all of this. It is amazing what a few kinds words from a stranger can do!

So... next time I think a compliment about a stranger, I think I am just going to go ahead and say it. ;-)

Is that a tattoo?!

After church, I went for a walk along the water. As I passed this older man, he asked rather loudly, and in a voice that conveyed dismay, "is that a tattoo?!" I was slightly confused when I realized he was talking to me. I mean, yes, I have a tattoo, but there was no way he could possibly see the little dolphin on my right ankle, since he was standing to my left. The confusion must have been evident in my expression, because he quickly pointed to his shoulder, indicating that he meant the Finding Nemo band-aid on my shoulder. I laughed, realizing what he was talking about. "No," I said "it's a band-aid." He smiled and looked relieved. I didn't bother to show him my real tattoo. =) I thought it was odd that this complete stranger even cared wether or not I had a tattoo, but it was kinda funny.