I did a couple of good deeds recently. Minor stuff, but I think it had a small impact.
1. I bought my neighbor’s dogs a wading pool. They have think coats and I thought they might enjoy a cool down during the hot summer days. They are still getting used to it, but one of them got in without prompting today and seemed to enjoy it. In any case, at least they will have a supply of drinking water in the backyard.
2. One of the entrances to campus has a sharp corner and some shrubs that have over-grown. It’s technically on the property of the electric sub-station, but they aren’t doing anything about it. So, on Friday, I took my hedge clippers to work and after I had parked my car I walked over and restored visibility. Another minor thing, but it may make that intersection just a little bit less dangerous.
3. Finally, I was walking past a co-worker’s office and noticed that he was clearly having a bad day. Head propped up on his hand, intent scowl on his face – the works. And on a Friday, no less. So, I went to the vending machine and bought him some fruit snacks (or fooit naks, as my niece would say), then went back to his office. “Looks like you need some fruit snacks,” I said, handed him the package, and went on my way when he smiled and thanked me. Hey, who doesn’t need some fruit snacks every so often?
Spent much of Saturday morning doing yardwork. I care just enough about my yard to make a vague attempt to keep up with the Jones’. Still, it was good to be outside and enjoy the day. Ran some errands in the afternoon and went for some amazing pizza at Donato’s and some of the worst fountain drinks ever – then did some folding and watched True Blood on DVD.
Today, went for a hike at the Portage Lake Park. They’ve got some nice trails and a beach I’d like to check out. It was hot outside, but the breeze was nice.
I swam three times last week and I hope to be able to do that again. For now, though, I plan on enjoying the rest of the hours of my weekend and relaxing.