Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Project Brighten Someone's Day (PBSD)

Some of you may remember I posted about the Pay It Forward (PIF) Project towards the beginning of the year here and I had some responses.  There were quite a few people who said that, while they would like to receive some mail, they weren't too fussed about sending anything on to someone else or they had already received a PIF item but hadn't sent anything on.

 

This got me thinking.  Since starting PIF, I have realised just how much people really enjoy getting snail mail so I have decided to start another project.  This project doesn't involve you doing anything EXCEPT sending me your address.  I know that there are people out there who are nervous about sending their address to someone they don't know so I want to assure you of the following :

- I will not sell / give away / part with your address to anyone else - and I will only use for the purpose of this project

- I will not stalk you

- I will not turn up unannounced for breakfast (lunch, dinner or morning or afternoon tea) - in fact I won't turn up unless specifically invited

- I will not turn up unannounced, with or without my family in tow, for a two week holiday over Christmas (or any other time of the year)

OK - so now I have got what I won't do out the way, this is what I will be doing.  Project Brighten Someone's Day will mean that, should you send me your address, you will receive something via snail mail, at some point in time in the future.  There is no obligation on you to pass this on to anyone else.  Your only obligation is to smile and let whatever the postie has delivered, Brighten Your Day.

 

You can either e-mail your address to me at bodyandfeetretreat (@) gmail (dot) com, DM via Twitter where I am @kal20m or DM on Facebook.

And, because it is Tuesday I am linking in with Essentially Jess for #IBOT because that is what I do on a Tuesday !

Have the bestest week e.v.e.r. !!!

TFTD : Thank every person who has ever told you that you can’t achieve your dreams, and let them fuel your motivation until you do.

Posted by Me at 05:00
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49 comments:

  1. Deb @ inner compass designs 28 May 2013 at 07:04

    What a beautiful thing to do lovely.

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 08:54

      Thanks Deb - have the best week !
      Me

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  2. Lydia C. Lee28 May 2013 at 07:28

    What a lovely idea. Will you put your return address on the back to get a return smile?

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 08:54

      LOL - yes my address is on the back of whatever I send out.
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  3. Unknown28 May 2013 at 09:31

    Lovely idea, I need more positives, would love to be included. Rae xxx

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 09:59

      Good stuff - just send me your address and you'll be in the project !
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  4. tahlia @ the parenting files28 May 2013 at 10:18

    gorgeous idea. I love receiving little letters in the mail xx

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 15:54

      LOL I think that was why I started this project in the first place - I LOVE getting snail mail !
      Have the best day and thanks for stopping by !
      Me

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  5. Aroha @ Colours of Sunset28 May 2013 at 10:56

    it's a gorgeous idea L, and I bet if lifts your spirits just as much as those who receive something from you! x Aroha (You're on my #teamIBOT column this week!)

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 15:54

      It does - I love my visits to the post box to drop them off !!
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  6. J Bott28 May 2013 at 11:02

    What a gorgeous idea! I love pay it forward, the more kindness you do, the more you recieve :)

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 15:55

      That's exactly what I think / feel !
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  7. Jaxx28 May 2013 at 11:21

    I Got your Pay it Forward today, thanks so much, I love it and sure Steph will as well when she sees it. Thanks heaps :)

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 15:56

      So glad it arrived safely - enjoy !!!
      Have the best week and take care !
      Me

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  8. Anonymous28 May 2013 at 11:35

    That is a lovely idea, you are a very thoughtful person :)
    Becc @ Take Charge Now

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 15:56

      Thanks Becc - have the best day !
      Me

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  9. ann28 May 2013 at 14:04

    Love this whole concept!!

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 15:56

      I like to bring a smile to others - it makes me feel good !!!
      Have the best week !
      Me

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    2. ann29 May 2013 at 11:30

      I sent you a message on face book but I am not sure if itwent through as I did it on my phone!!

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  10. Anonymous28 May 2013 at 15:51

    I think this a sweet idea. You brightened my day the other day and you know exactly why. Bless you. X

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    1. Me28 May 2013 at 15:57

      You are more than welcome lovely lady !!!!
      I hope your week is a good one.
      Me

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  11. Kirsty28 May 2013 at 16:29

    You are such a lovely soul - wonderful idea. BTW I'm sure you are not a stalker... ;)

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    1. Me29 May 2013 at 09:44

      LOL thanks Kirsty - I know I'm not a stalker but I suppose others may wonder !!!!
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  12. Unknown28 May 2013 at 17:33

    What a lovely thought! I know another website sent out instagram photos of flowers, scenery, pretty pics etc just for the sake of it. It was very heart-warming to get some snail mail that was not bills..

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    1. Me29 May 2013 at 09:45

      How cool to get a pretty photo in the mail !!! Maybe when I get some better photographs I could print them off and include them !
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  13. Anonymous28 May 2013 at 18:10

    That is such a nice idea. I sometimes think we have forgotten how to do nice things for other people.

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    1. Me29 May 2013 at 09:45

      Thank you Marleisa !
      Have a great week !
      Me

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  14. Seana Smith28 May 2013 at 18:51

    Yes there used to be great thrills in going to the mailbox but not any more these days... unless I've been online shopping. Will do this, and luckily have met you in person and wouldn't mind at all if you turned up on the doorstep!

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    1. Me29 May 2013 at 09:46

      LOL thanks for the Seana - I know how full-on your life is so appreciate the offer !
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  15. Anonymous28 May 2013 at 19:10

    This reminds me of the keynote speaker at the Digital Parents conference this year. He talked about this same thing, random acts of kindness and how, in some cases, they can change someone's entire life. I love this idea - it is a very kind gesture. ;o)

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    1. Me29 May 2013 at 09:47

      Thank you ! I suppose if I had thought about it I would have realised that I'm not the only one doing something like this - I just never thought about it BUT the more people who do it the better the world will be.
      Have a great week !
      Me

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  16. Kathy - yinyangmother28 May 2013 at 20:15

    You are sooooo nice. Well done you (ha, ha, ME)

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    1. Me29 May 2013 at 09:47

      LOL Kathy - it gets a bit like that sometimes - am I Me or and I you ????
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  17. Renee28 May 2013 at 20:25

    You are such a sweet-natured, giving human being, you know that? x

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    1. Me29 May 2013 at 09:48

      Thank you Renee - that is sweet of you to say. I guess The Secret and all those good things have made a difference to how I perceive others around me.
      Have a wonderful day !
      Me

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  18. Gillian for Tessie Girl29 May 2013 at 15:19

    You are so lovely. This is such a sweet project and it is so very 'You'! You have a way of making people feel very special. x x x

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    1. Me30 May 2013 at 22:08

      Thank you Gillian - I hope you guys have a great weekend and good luck with making that decision !
      Me

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  19. Rina29 May 2013 at 17:07

    that is a very sweet idea! It's about time to make something nice for other people. Sometimes it doesn't have to be big. A simple act can already make someone feels special. Lovely project! :)

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    1. Me30 May 2013 at 22:11

      Thank you Rina. I hope that somehow I can brighten someone's day.
      Have the best week !
      Me

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  20. Anonymous29 May 2013 at 19:29

    You're a sweetie L - and I do enjoy your weekly positiveness! Check your email x

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    1. Me30 May 2013 at 22:10

      Thanks Em - I got your email and have added you to the list !
      Have a great Friday !
      Me

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  21. Anonymous30 May 2013 at 16:29

    What a kind and generous idea! I love it! A surprise in the snail mail would be a lovely change from BILLS!! I have sent you an email :-) Min xo

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    1. Me30 May 2013 at 22:10

      Thanks Min - I have added you to the list.
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  22. Beck30 May 2013 at 19:25

    How sweet are you. I love this idea. I'm in xx

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  23. Beck30 May 2013 at 19:25

    How sweet are you. I love this idea. I'm in xx

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    1. Me30 May 2013 at 22:09

      Oh good Beck - send my your address so I can include you !
      Have the best day !
      Me

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  24. Miss Cinders31 May 2013 at 13:18

    Oh you are one sweet lady L :) I've been thinking abut PIF a bit lately, I sent my Sis a snail mail pick me up the other day just because. They do really make such a HUGE difference to a day.

    MC x

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  25. The Chapters Within31 May 2013 at 20:33

    What a lovely idea - you're a sweetheart!

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  26. Janet Camilleri7 June 2013 at 14:11

    How did I miss this post before - I love it - sign me up!

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