Friday, April 16, 2010

Bringing out the best in people

This is the cutest video, you have to watch it! It's called 'Hula hoop baby'.

I took my car in for maintenance yesterday. Everyone seemed to be in a chatty mood. I had helped myself to a cup of coffee in the lounge when this other customer asked me if it was any good. I said 'Well, it's hot'. He laughed and said 'Can't beat Tim Horton's'. So of course, I said 'Actually, I prefer McDonald's coffee'. He said 'You know, I've been hearing that a lot'. He went on to say that there are not a lot of Tim Horton's locations in Vancouver where he sometimes works, but of course there are McDonald's everywhere. He mentioned he's really a Starbucks fan. It must be the great summery weather we're having in the spring time that is bringing out the best in people!

Then I hopped into the shuttle driver's car to get a ride home. He is an outgoing retired gentleman who told me he loves his part time job and has been doing it for 7 years. He lived in the area for 40 years before moving an hour east to be near his grown children. They had just returned from 6 weeks in Arizona. He said the Grand Canyon is a sight worth seeing when I asked. We had a nice chat about life in general until we got to my house after dropping off one other passenger.

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

That video is cute. The baby reminds me of the "kewpie doll".
It's always so nice to run across freindly people. It lets us see how we're all really connected.

The Mind of a Mom said...

that video was funny! Thanks for a much needed laugh

wenn said...

some people out there are very nice..

Christine said...

LadyCat, good point about us all being connected

SoccerMom, I loved it

Wenn, thanks for stopping by

miruspeg said...

Glad I popped over to see what you have been up to Christine.
Loved the hula video!!
And isn't it great when we have a lovely chat with a stranger.
You must be a friendly chatty person too, in fact I am sure you are.
Have a lovely weekend and see you soon.
Hugs
Peggy xxx

Christine said...

Peggy, thanks,to be honest, I'm an introvert, but I do enjoy the odd 'one on one' conversation!

TBM said...

Oh gosh, if you ever get the opportunity, the Grand Canyon (and the Four Corners area of the US) is amazing!

Glad everyone is enjoying the fine weather there, Christine. It's been beautiful here too :-)