10 March, 2009

Pay It Forward


One of my favorite movies of all-time is not one that has all the glam and glitz of special effects and mega-hot super stars. It had big names (Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osmond, Kevin Spacey) but the characters they played were as everyday as they come. Some would call this movie depressing and drab, but I see it as impressive and inventive. The movie is called Pay It Forward. It's premise is that of a boy who is given a school project aimed at changing the world. The little boy takes a project that was meant just to get students to think, and he carries it to a level that is far beyond most comprehension. He decides to implement a pyramid scheme where one person does something BIG and life changing for 3 seperate individuals with the hope that those 3 individuals will pay it forward to 3 other individuals and then those to 3 more... the numbers get huge... the outreach spreads like wildfire. The movie is sad, depressing, BUT inspiring!!! I think about it often and aspire to live it!


The idea below is not at all life-changing, but I thought that it sounded fun and who doesn't like getting a little something handmade in the mail these days?

The first three people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice--for you!

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make NO guarantees that you will LIKE what I make! (I can only hope)
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It WILL be done this year.
4. You have no CLUE what it’s going to be … it may be cards, a bookmark, something delicious or a complete surprise to you (and me!) … who knows?
5. Most importantly, you MUST offer the same deal on your blog - the first 3 people to comment on your blog get something made by YOU! (you may surprise even yourself how creative you can be when the pressure is on)

3 indications that people actually read this blog:

Nick and Lisa said...

oh yeah i'll play ;0) (we'll just exchange)So when you comin' to UT we need to hit the slopes together! 5 years is way to long to go without a rush! By the way..I love that you haven't found a love for books yet, me either!Glad I'm not the only one!

Kari said...

I loved the movie "Pay it forward"! It leaves you all warm and fuzzy inside, doesn't it!? Cute new family pics - you're girls are growing up so fast, I just can't believe how OLD we're getting! teehee!

Stephanie.Fitness said...

I'll pay it forward! Sounds like a really sweet and generous idea. Plus, I'm sure your stuff is made with love, right?! hahaha! Can't wait to see what I get!