I was running down my "Parma Path" the other day. It's not really in Parma but it suits my love of alliteration to call it "Parma Path". It's close to Parma. I use the term "running" rather loosely also. It's a nice little path along a creek, which I think is called Big Creek, even though it's not. Along this nice little path is a nice little park across from some nice little apartment buildings and some nice little homes. There are always people enjoying the park and walking along the path. Not runners, bikers and avid weekend warriors like on my regular path near my home. Instead, there are families playing and couples strolling, groups of teenagers hanging out, elderly friends talking together and all sorts of people walking their dogs. (And it is kinda true about dogs looking like their owners!) It's a nice little bubble of diversity. It's kind of a boring place to run but I like it. And here's why:
I have this experiment. When I am walking/running or at the grocery store or Einstein's Bagels or anywhere I come in contact with strangers, I smile and greet people. I like to see how often they return the smile and greeting. Sometimes I even strike up a conversation just because I can! My girls think that's weird of course. It probably is a little weird but I have like a 98% success rate! Very, very rarely do people not smile back and most often they say hello if you say hello first. You should try it! It's fun!
So I'm trotting down my Parma Path and I decide to smile and say hello to everyone I meet. And everyone, no exceptions, smiled back!
Make the world a little friendlier my friends!
UFIT2: 50 Minutes
Walk Dog: 30 Minutes
Fitbit: 8000 + Steps
Day 2: Official Minutes - 50 (plus a few for the dog walk)
I have this experiment. When I am walking/running or at the grocery store or Einstein's Bagels or anywhere I come in contact with strangers, I smile and greet people. I like to see how often they return the smile and greeting. Sometimes I even strike up a conversation just because I can! My girls think that's weird of course. It probably is a little weird but I have like a 98% success rate! Very, very rarely do people not smile back and most often they say hello if you say hello first. You should try it! It's fun!
So I'm trotting down my Parma Path and I decide to smile and say hello to everyone I meet. And everyone, no exceptions, smiled back!
Make the world a little friendlier my friends!
UFIT2: 50 Minutes
Walk Dog: 30 Minutes
Fitbit: 8000 + Steps
Day 2: Official Minutes - 50 (plus a few for the dog walk)