I try to do this every year and do something nice for someone else on my birthday . This year I got something for everyone at work today. Getting gifts was cool as a kid, but now it’s even more fun to give to others on this day. I got my boss, who I fish with when we have time to, a new rod. He needed a better one so I brought it in and he asked me where I was going fishing and I said “I’m not. It’s yours.” He’s a great guy originally from East LA who has seen more than most in hs 52 years. Everyone else got stuff that I either thought they could use or some of them some Bath and Body Works stuff. My boss went and got me a lei to wear for the day which was cool.
The best part is we have a cook that is out on a strict probation through 2029. He walks to the front and our GM starts talking about the fishing pole I guess and “Shorty” says it’s his birthday tomorrow. A guest hears this and pulls out a 50 to give to him. It was his first birthday not in prison in seven years. So glad for him. That same guest tried to give me money. I tried to give it back and told him to just do something g the next d for someone and he says “I’m doing it right now.” Kindness can be contagious.
Long story short just do something nice for others every chance you get.