Six Word Friday: Unexpected

I am no fan of surprises.

Not the big ones at least.

It seems to me that they

often go awry in some way.

Assuming it was a good surprise

to start out with any way.

Someone gives it away or the

person (usually me) does something contrary

to the plan in the works.

But, I am a big fan

of small, unexpected pleasures and treasures.

The coffee is already made today?

A drawing from a little child?

A hug.

A kiss.

Holding hands.

A spontaneous postcard in the mail.

These little things, tiny and unexpected

add a dash of glitter to

a life crafted in ordinary everyday.

Melissa’s Six Word Prompt is Unexpected This Week!

14 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Adrienne
    Aug 19, 2011 @ 09:15:26

    Wow, I LOVE this! I, too, think that simple, unexpected kindnesses are the very best sources of encouragement!

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  2. iseeyoulookingatme
    Aug 19, 2011 @ 11:09:38

    These are great examples of the “glitter” of life. We couldn’t live without those spontaneous acts of kindness and surprise!

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  3. ayala
    Aug 19, 2011 @ 12:18:01

    All the little things are treasures…you are so right!!!! 🙂

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  4. My Pajama Days
    Aug 19, 2011 @ 20:30:09

    I think this is one of my favorites of yours – I am not a big fan of surprises either, but I never thought of everything else as unexpected treasures. That made me smile. My top 3 treasures?
    1.When the kids make their beds without being asked
    2. Someone else cleans up the dinner dishes
    3. The last piece of cake is left for me

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  5. kate
    Aug 20, 2011 @ 05:54:12

    i, too, feel the same way!
    coffee that is already made? YES!

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  6. Melissa
    Aug 21, 2011 @ 17:30:56

    Little sweetnesses, unexpected: the best surprises! 🙂

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  7. melgallant
    Aug 22, 2011 @ 06:19:36

    “a dash of glitter to

    a life crafted in ordinary everyday”

    Love those words! 🙂

    Reply

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