I leave totally happy and satisfied that just a few minutes ago, I have given one of the Hellstein Hotel employees my train pass and asked her to be inspired to push it forward to someone else and to certainly log into our blog and write about the experience.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
PUSH IT FORWARD ONE LAST TIME IN SWEDEN
It is my last day in Sweden. I will be heading to the airport in 10 minutes.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Agnes Pays it forward (3)
3. Pushing a bill down a neighbour’s mailbox.
I’m a little doubtful as to whether this was really a good deed. 20 crowns isn’t a lot and I could certainly have given it to someone more deserving than a random neighbour - like a homeless person or a charity organization, but I was running out of time. Ironically, while doing this I was really scared of getting “caught”.
I’m a little doubtful as to whether this was really a good deed. 20 crowns isn’t a lot and I could certainly have given it to someone more deserving than a random neighbour - like a homeless person or a charity organization, but I was running out of time. Ironically, while doing this I was really scared of getting “caught”.
Agnes Pays it forward (2)
2. Visiting my grandmother
This was a good deed in itself - a visit from her grandchild makes my grandmother really happy - but I decided to add on to it by helping her out with the dishes. Doing so made me realize I should help her out more instead of letting myself be pampered by her when I visit. (Also, I forced myself to eat a huge piece of apple pie even though I was so full I could burst. But I always do that, my grandmother would be heartbroken if I said no to dessert)
This was a good deed in itself - a visit from her grandchild makes my grandmother really happy - but I decided to add on to it by helping her out with the dishes. Doing so made me realize I should help her out more instead of letting myself be pampered by her when I visit. (Also, I forced myself to eat a huge piece of apple pie even though I was so full I could burst. But I always do that, my grandmother would be heartbroken if I said no to dessert)
Agnes Pays it forward (1)
1. Brewing coffee for my classmates.
When a classmate expressed his desperate need for caffeine after lunch, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to help. It’s obviously a small gesture, but it seemed like a good place to start. I asked if anyone else wanted some and ended up brewing a whole pot. I rather sheepishly explained to everyone that I wasn’t doing it out of the goodness of my heart, but that I was on a mission. In retrospect, I wonder why I was so reluctant to let them think I was just being genuinely nice.
When a classmate expressed his desperate need for caffeine after lunch, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to help. It’s obviously a small gesture, but it seemed like a good place to start. I asked if anyone else wanted some and ended up brewing a whole pot. I rather sheepishly explained to everyone that I wasn’t doing it out of the goodness of my heart, but that I was on a mission. In retrospect, I wonder why I was so reluctant to let them think I was just being genuinely nice.
Agnes Pays it forward
23-year old female, living n Stockholm
Previously studied Philosophy
Currently studying Digital Media / Hyper Island
Currently working part time in a Café
Likes watching TV, going out with friends, cook, video games, art, Literature, comics.
Previously studied Philosophy
Currently studying Digital Media / Hyper Island
Currently working part time in a Café
Likes watching TV, going out with friends, cook, video games, art, Literature, comics.
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