Paying it Forward
I’d LOVE to tell you what went on after my RWA party but I can’t….because someeone’s using it as a contest over at SFC. All I can say is while there were no adult toys, there was police involved. AND as if my night weren’t bad enough, I call the kids to tell them I’m um running a wee bit late and they tell me that they spent 2 hours prank calling pizza places!!!!!!! 
I know I know I shouldn’t laugh….but I also know I did the same thing as a kid–except I DIDN’T TELL MY PARENTS HELLOOOOOOOO oh well. 
Sooooooo instead today I’m going to blog about something else. Fellow Author Colleen Gleason is running a Pay it Forward contest on her blog. There are great prizes for bloggers and participants. Personally, I think this is a fabulous idea….so fabulous I’m going to play….not because I want to win, but because I think it’s just a really cool idea.
I’ll pick a winner from the readers and the writers….but you have to let me know which one you are. All you have to do is … You guessed it, Pay it forward. For the writers, blog about Colleen’s contest. Then come back and tell me. For the readers, go do something nice today, tomorrow, Thursday…whenever. Then come back and share. It doesn’t have to be huge, just spread a little joy of the season. You’ve got until Saturday at which time I’ll pick the winners.
The reader winner will get half a dozen new books that I picked up at RWA Nationals this summer. At least two will be autographed.
The writer winner will get either a) a critique of the first 30 pages (and synopsis up to five pages) of their after January 1, WIP OR I’ll pay your fee for you to take Margie Lawson’s Defeating Self-Defeating Behavour from WriterU in January. I’ve taken one of Margie’s classes before and she’s WONDERFUL! I’m even going to take this one myself.
December 11th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Okay, I THINK I understand how it works. But it’s a wee bit early in the morning. Donde esta mi coffee.
December 11th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Me and my daughter were at the grocery store the other day and just getting out of the car when we saw a van hit a parked car and it backed up and took off out of the parking lot. We managed to get a partial license plate, called the police and waited until the police got there. Gave them all the info, description and everything. Turned out it was the managers wifes car and they caught the person before we were done giving them all the info.
I also take all the books that I have read to the nursing home where my fil is. The people there love it. I’m getting ready to do that in the next day or two for Christmas.
I hope these count.
December 11th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
I am a total believer in the pay if forward theory. What an awesome contest!
December 11th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Reader.
This morning at the grocery store an older man was in front of me and looking for his 36 cents to pay the cashier. I gave the cashier the 36 cents from my pocket. Kept the cashier and the people behind me from bashing the poor old man in the head.
December 11th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Ok heres my “Pay It Forward Story”. Well I lost my father in October of this year. It was very unexpected.He had a heart attact in his sleep. And left behind his kids which are grown , grandkids, that are still little & his wife & 3 dogs that he loved alot. Well he had a boxer( dog) that he really cared alot about she would get up in the morning , when the other dogs would still be asleep with my mom. And she would get to go on walks with my father & even gets treats out my dads pocket that he would put there for her. My dad talked to that dog like he was her daughter. Lol. But when my father died my mom called me & said Amber im sorry sis but im going to have to find a home for Sammy the dog, my heart was broken shes been in the family for a lil while. Because she was starting to fight with the other dogs but was very gentle around kids. My mom called the vet & they said that the dog was grieving for my dad.And she was my dad’s b-day present one year..So we spent days & hours trying to find her a home no one would take her. Then one day me & my husband was at our good friends house & so I decided to ask him if knew anyone that would want a boxer that was still a puppy & good with kids.Our good friends wife said yes we have been looking for a boxer to help get Rusty’s spirits back up & have something to keep his mind occupied, because Rusty is fighting Terminal Cancer. And hes only 36. So they said call your Mom & tell her we want her. So I made the phone call to my mom. And we took her over to her new home & she instantly got so happy & was howling with our friends one night when they was singing to some music on the radio. So I helped my mom& them out too. But thats my “Paying It Forward Story”.
December 11th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Oh I think PAY IT FORWARD is such a wonderful idea ~ all year long.
I went through my husbands, myself, and my sons closets and I’ve taken a bag of clothing to our local thrift store and I took 8 coats to our local warm hearts/warm coats drive. And I gave a monetary donation to the WARM THE SOLES drive.
December 11th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Ah this is awesome Amie! I love the pay it forward theory too. Rock on…
December 12th, 2007 at 2:55 am
I blogged about this wonderful idea.
Amie I love the way you’re riding Colleen’s coat tails, what better way to get people motivated than incentive. And some of the things that people do. I just wish I could do more but I’ve done my bit by blogging about a free gift that everyone can give to everyone they meet. One that’s always on them. You’ll have to check out my blog to see what it is.
www.rachelcharlton.blogspot.com
December 12th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Karen….Rachel thanks. I figure paying it forward to my fellow writers was a good thing–and who doesn’t need help staying positive!?
December 12th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Great contest :-) I am a reader. I did something nice this past few weeks
I helped my sister in law with the new baby. I stayed with her for a awhile to help her. I missed my fiance during those days but it was worth it. I had a great time with the new baby he is so adorable.
My best friends b-day just pass I bought her a few books she wanted and a Gift card so she can buy more bookies :)
See Santa I been good heehee.
Hugssss
LindaH
December 12th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I’m a reader. My mom and I cleaned out our closets and sorted out clothes that we don’t wear anymore. We gave it to our aunt, who will bring it to the Salvation Army. The clothes might be a little out of style, but most were worn only a few times.
December 14th, 2007 at 4:46 am
I want to also say thank you for posting about Colleen’s Pay It Forward. I participated :-)
My pay it forward I did this month was donated a box of books to charity :) It felt good to do that and I hope the people will enjoy reading the books. I think it’s very nice to donate books to others and share the love of reading.
Hugssss
LindaH
Hugssss
LindaH
December 15th, 2007 at 1:27 am
Pay It Forward. Yesterday I helped a guy who lives in my building with the door. He had a hand full of grocery bags & a big thing of Pizza pie in his hand so I opened the door for him. He smiles and said thank you :)
Hugssss
LindaH
December 15th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
I just wanted to say I posted about the Pay It Forward from Colleen on my blog :)
Happy Holidays!
Hugssss
LindaH