BE A SMILE MAGNET

Early yesterday morning, (and I mean EARLY...)  I had to go to the laundry mat on my way to set.  While I was there, there was a girl who was working that caught my eye...not because she was sporting some crazy makeup or hairdo, or because she was wearing something completely inappropriate.  She was just an average normal looking girl but she had something no one else in the room had.... a SMILE...and I mean this smile did not leave her face. She was walking around picking up trash, and wiping down the machines... just SMILING away.  :D

Now you might seem to think this is just a normal occurrence, or even strange that I would be dedicating a blog to this... but her smile was both intriguing and inspiring.   I couldn't help but think...WHY IN THE HECK IS THIS GIRL ALL SMILEY AT 5:30 AM!?!

I then proceeded to think of all the reasons why a person might NOT be SMILING...

Which turned into thinking of all the reasons why she might BE SMILING...

THEN, I came to this conclusion...

No matter what her reason, she had an effect on me.  Whether it be because she knew it or not, she was lighting up a room.  How many times have you been more wrapped up in what is going on with your own personal life, than to notice the impression you are leaving with others.  So whether or not she was just having a really great day... or is like this everyday... it reminds me just how much of an impact we have on other people.

So tomorrow, when you start your day...wherever your road takes you... try to put on a SMILE along the way, you never know who or how it is going to impact someone.

                                                        -ATTEREC DESIGN HOUSE-

ACKNOWLEDGE THE PEOPLE YOU ADMIRE

I am definitely an observer by nature, I will just sit back and watch others and how they interact.  But I've learned recently that while I always thought that this was the smart way (which really means SAFE way) to approach things.  I was leaking this habit into other aspects of my life. Sitting on the sidelines, as opposed to just getting out there and making a difference can seem easier said than done.  Whether it be a dream I have wanted to follow, or a cause I've wanted to get involved with.  I have found myself being guilty of all of waiting for someone else to start the initiative.   

I have been constantly telling myself that, there are ways to begin, breaking out of the "observation booth", jumping into the world that I  want as opposed to the world I wish I had.  I believe that jumping out of your comfort zone and into you dream is always scary. The beautiful of social media to me is just one of the ways you can begin to start stepping out of your comfort zone.  So many people say that the internet deters relationships, but I believe that is only if we allow it to. I challenge you to work it to your advantage Maybe you wouldn't be the person that would just walk into a room full of people and address a group of people...

But maybe you ARE the person that is resilient at encouraging people in the form of sending out those notes or comments of encouragement in the middle of the week.  No matter what you personality type, I think that it is important to acknowledge and encourage those we admire.  It's ok to start small, don't feel like you don't have a voice or that your opinion won't matter.  You never know you might be the person they needed.  Just simply say...Hey, there is someone out here that notices and admires you.  

The person I admire and adore is fellow blogger and youtuber, JESSICA LEE  My first interaction was in the YOUTUBE   community,  but I've become a HUGE FAN of her blog.  She has a huge heart and it resounds AMAZINGLY through the many projects, challenges, and events she always puts together.  I am so guilty of just sitting on the sidelines as a follower, and not letting her know how inspiring I truly think she is.

Right now,  she has an amazing contest going on to help in the relief efforts in Japan. PROJECT RADIATE will be supporting Jessica's efforts and encourage you to do so as well.

Stop by her blog or youtube channel, to see all the AWESOME things she is doing to make this world a better place!!!

...and let her know that  YOU & PROJECT RADIATE thinks she is AMAZING!!!

LINKS - CHECK HER OUT!!!  :)

YOUTUBE - JESSICALEES422 CHANNEL -  www.youtube.com/jessicalee422

BLOG- BUBBLES & BEAUTY - www.bubblesandbeauty.blogspot.com

                          -ATTEREC DESIGN HOUSE-