Pay it Forward.
This is an idea that I saw somewhere, have used in the past and will no doubt use again.
This is a Pay it Forward.
The idea is to Forward an Act of Random Kindness to someone without any reason for it, and expecting nothing in return.
My Pay it Forward is that I will send a small home made gift to the first three people to comment here and let me have a postal address to send it to. Now, these things won’t be sent out before Christmas, I know they won’t because I’m stupidly busy during November and then there’s no time to actually make them. So your gift will arrive sometime in January.
To take part you need to comment here, let me know where to send my gift and post a similar offer on your own blog. It doesn’t have to be home made - that’s just what I’ve chosen to do - it can be anything you like. I know of people who have promised a bar of chocolate or a postcard, or a book - anything you choose is ok, but give a rough idea of what you’re offering and how many as well.
So, who’s first?
I love this idea! I’ve made the same offer on my own blog, but seeing as I live in Norway I’ll spare you the money for P&P across the Atlantic :p
(Åffkårs, I don’t actually know that you’re living in the US of A. I apologise if I was mistaken.)
Comment by Tiram — November 2, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
No apology necessary, I’m actually in England so I’m ok with posting to Norway!
I’ll email you for an address.
SharkBait
Comment by SharkBait — November 2, 2008 @ 12:39 pm
MEMEMEME
Err that’s me. What a lovely thought Sharkbait.
Comment by sparklematrix — November 2, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
On second thoughts I think I’d better scratch that Sharkbait. I have a lot of trolls who I think may try to play some games with getting my email etc.
However I think it’s an absolutely fab idea.
Comment by sparklematrix — November 2, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Emailed you Sparkly one! There’ll be a way round the trolls I’m sure.
Comment by SharkBait — November 2, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
Thanks for the email S. Yes, very good idea.
Comment by sparklematrix — November 2, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
That’s 2, anyone want to be number three?
Comment by SharkBait — November 4, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
Strange how hesitant ppl are to make such a small commitment. I didn’t make three before yesterday, almost three weeks after I made the offer.
Maybe you could re-link the post on the front page, so that readers are reminded — my offer’s been on the top of the front page under mye recently commented posts, otherwise it would have disappeared fairly quickly.
Comment by Tiram — November 21, 2008 @ 8:24 am