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10 Moments, 100 Discoveries: Moment 5 – The Moments Others Make for You
In 2011, I set out on an adventure of 100 Discoveries. I thought I could finish in a year. But, the reality is, you should never finish an adventure like the one I created. With that in mind, this post is part of that project. You can see all 10 Moments here and the entire project here. Enjoy the moments, I sure am!
I can’t figure out why, but I always feel a little funny when people buy me things, especially when I’m right there. You know the moment- you’re out shopping, find something you love, go to pay and the person with you either beats you to it or says, “Let me get that for you.” In every situation, it’s a really nice gesture. But, for whatever reason, it always makes me a little uncomfortable.
The last time this moment happened, it finally hit me. Letting someone else buy you something ties that ordinary “something” more strongly to a moment and person than if you had purchased it yourself. There are few “ordinary” things that I look back on, smile and remember a moment. But, I can look back at each piece that someone else bought me, remember the moment, the person and smile. To those who have bought me silly things, iPhone cases, jewelry, ice cream… thank you for helping to make those ordinary moments magical memories.
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