18.

18.

It hasn't quite sunk in yet. A legal adult? I'm not ready to start adulting yet.

I had to ask my Mom to go into Dollar Tree with me to buy the balloons you see in the picture because I was too nervous to go alone.

I'm serious.

This year I decided to do something different. I decided to do 18 random acts of kindness because I think it's something our world needs more of. Especially right now.

I thought I would share with you the 18 things I did to brighten people's day and spread joy.

1. Gift for a friend

We left at around 8:40 AM and headed over to Tori's house to give her some goodies. She was surprised.

We hugged.

We almost cried.

It was great.

2. Doughnuts For the Police Station

It's not just in movies. Cops really do love doughnuts.

3. Pay For The Person Behind

I got a white chocolate frapuccino. I like a little coffee with my sugar.

4. Give Balloons To Children

This one made me happy. It was fun to see the smiles on those kids faces when they unexpectedly got a big bright balloon.

5. Leave flowers on people's cars.

Just a little splash of color to add to someone's average day.

6. Free Bubbles at the Park

Bubbles are always fun. Even if your 18.

7. Coloring Books at The ER

8. Blessing Bag for Homeless

We actually did this a few days before my birthday. We were driving out of the Walmart parking lot from buying the stuff we needed for my acts of kindness when we saw a lady with a sign who needed help. So, we grabbed all the stuff we got for the blessing bag and gave it to her. She was surprised and very thankful.

9. Leave Quarters at a Vending Machine

10. Sidewalk Chalk Art

I'm glad the grandparents with their little girl at the park didn't think it was weird a teenager was sprawled out on the concrete in a dress, drawing butterflies and a smiling sun. *snorts* I've mastered adulting.

11. Put Carts Away at Kroger

I'm an expert at putting away stray carts. *slides on sunglasses* I'm like a cart detector.

12. Free bookmarks at the Library

I of course had to put one in my most favorite book EVER. The Mysterious Benedict Society. *heart eyes*

13. & 14. Put Quotes on mirrors and Other Radom Places

Even if it's just a reminder that you're beautiful and you're doing just fine, it still has the ability to make someone's day.

15. Give Someone a Meal

My Mom and I made taco salad for the pastor and church secretaries. They were really blessed by it, it made me happy.

16. Leave Popcorn at Redbox

Family night is on us!

17. Give a treat to a Neighbor

I got to visit with neighbors I hadn't seen in a while. We had a good time catching up.

18. Leave a treat for the mailman

Unfortunately, we missed her. But, I did do another act of kindness instead. I wrote my parents over 30 notes and posted them all over the house. They enjoyed that.

That night, my Dad took me to Sunny Williams for a special date. He told me he was proud I dedicated my birthday to helping others. I love spreading joy and smiles and love. This world needs more of those things. So, let's do it. Let's spread kindness and joy. Let's be lights in this dark world and show others hope is not lost.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, KINDNESS, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."

{Galations 5:22-23}