Little Things Mean A Lot
Me: Hi is your pool area open today? silently thinking…please let it be open, please let it be open
Bally’s Staff member: Are you a member?
Me: Yes
Bally’s Staff Memer: Yes it’s open today
That was the conversation I had with Bally’s a few hours ago. The one in my area opens at 5:3o each morning. Those simple words “Yes it’s open today” made me extremely happy. Why? The past few weeks the pool area has been closed for repairs which of course made me unhappy even though I have a premium membership and go anywhere where Bally’s is located. I do have my preferences and I prefer sticking close to home.
The past few weeks I’ve been doing my workouts at the house. Actually most of my workouts are done at home. I mainly go to Bally’s for the sauna. Not only are they relaxing but it’s a great way to push out the extra impurities. Our skin is our largest eliminative organ. What better way to push out toxins than through sweating it out? Over the past few years and increasing number of medical clinics are starting to use saunas as part of detoxification. They believe that it is an effective way to detoxify the body from harmful chemicals.
Actually you don’t need to be in a sauna to accomplish some form of detox you can create something similar at home. I’ll write more about that at Healing Yourself Naturally later this week.
Although the pool area being open might not be a big deal for some of Bally’s members it is for myself and those who utilize the service. Those simple words “Yes it’s open!” meant a lot to me this morning. It has added a few more rays to my sparkling day.
My Virtual Neighbors
As I thought about the relationships I have developed with some of my blogging pals over the months, and in some cases, a few short weeks or days I thought of why what they have done meant so much to me. They really did not do anything extravagant just little things, replying to the comments I’ve left on their websites, stopping by and leaving comments those to me were simple but they were effective since they got my attention. They made me feel welcome and have added their own personality to their virtual homes.
Last week I did a little thing I posted a picture of myself in the post titled A Rare Photo. I don’t do it often I have a picture on my about page. Many times I don’t feel that I should post anything but I have to remind myself that not everyone looks at my about page so perhaps it would be nice to post a picture within my post? This blog isn’t just”about me”.
The Person Behind The Blog
Last week when I visited people within my little community I saw that Teeni of vaguetarian tearoom shared a lovely photo, Beth of Eclectic Studio Cafe posted a few beautiful photos from her youth, Calamity of Calmityville gave us another gorgeous photo along with the story behind her blog name, and last but definitely not least Mike Goad of Exit 78 shared a handsome photo from his recent vacation.
What inspired me to share a photo of myself? Thomas-Technical Blogger and Bush Mackel had both posted lovely photos of themselves.
It might have been a little thing to them but it meant a lot that they would share photos from their personal life on their blog. These bloggers all have one thing in common they are friendly and always make me feel welcome when I’m on their blogs. They help add personality to the internet. Those little things mean a lot to me. Thanks!
I’m now off to do my little thing spend some time in the sauna.
And no Ms. Teeni I have not forgotten the challenge that I made to you. ;-) You should see something later this week.
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