I wrote this earlier this month and forgot to post it! 
Today is September 1st… the first day of Spring, and New Zealand’s National Random Acts of Kindness day!
As promised I did my best to brighten the day of just a few people in a little way. This morning, armed with 12 Whittaker’s Dark Ghana chocolate bars (featuring RAK day labels) and a sunny disposition, I set out to share the love!
On the whole I’d say that my tokens of happiness hit the mark. The office was a pretty cheerful place today, and felt more like a Friday than a Thursday. I received smiles and thanks, and general kindness returned.
There was one person whose response put a bit of a damper on the day, and I’d just like to say: “WTF dude!?”
It’s a well-known fact that bus drivers can be among some of the grumpiest people on this planet. I’ve heard them curse at the traffic, seen them gesture rudely at other drivers, and experienced some pretty scary aggressive driving. Despite all that, I’m sure most of them have a nice side, and so I thought I’d try today to get one of them to smile.
Boy was I wrong.
Dear Mr grumpypants bus driver. When someone smiles at you genuinely and hands you a chocolate bar saying “happy random acts of kindness day”, grabbing it and grunting is NOT the polite response!
Needless to say, bus drivers will not be on my list next year.