So, I’ve just returned from the beach… aahhhhhhhhhhh… such a time of rest, relaxing, and good time with two of my best girlfriends. We had a fantastic time! The beach was perfect - no seaweed, great breeze, good weather (even though the week’s forecast was rain everyday), and fun conversations. The three of us continue to play “20 Questions” to continue learning about each other… goals, peeves, frustrations, dreams, embarrasing moments, hurts, fears, stupid comments, whatever might come to mind. Anything from what rock star you want to be most like to the most (and least) favorite thing about life right now. We ate at some really fabulous restaurants (thanks, Emily, for being a daring sushi eater!) as well. We definitely tried to steer clear of anything we could get at home and only experience things slightly out of the norm for us TN gals.

One night was dinner and a movie night (yes, even though we wanted to do different things, we’re still slightly boring) with another old friend from high school who met us for the evening. We went and saw Evan Almighty. I thought it was great. But before I was able to formulate an opinion about the movie, I quickly got one for those around us.  The theater slowly became packed and people kept filing in as the previews rolled on.  We all know how difficult it then becomes to find a seat for 2-6, or however many people, in an already crowed movie theater in the DARK with only flashes of lights as actors move and scenes change on the screen.  I noticed that row after row of people recognized those looking on the sides for places to sit and then quitely moved seats to make room for couples and groups of friends.  No one was promted to give up their seats, they simply noticed a need and made it happen.  I looked at Amanda and said how encouraging it is to see people be kind.  In a world where everyone just seems to be out for themselves (especially if they are able to arrive at a movie early and pick out that oh-so-perfect seat in just the right spot), I was surrounded by people who displayed a simple act of selflessness.  The movie began and went on to promote a moral of changing the world… one act of random kindness at a time.  Hmm.  How interesting.  It made me want to go out and do the same… and I was only a bystander (or sitter).