Want to give a shout out to the woman in pink, running the Songhees trail this morning (Sunday)who noticed that I was feeling less than stellar at that point in my run and gave me a huge smile and high five. That little gesture helped me push another couple of km's. You Rock!!!

Last year my mom needed a dress to wear to my wedding but it was difficult for her to go shopping. She had leukaemia and tired quite easily. I stopped into His and Her Bridal on Ottawa Street and explained the situation. I told them the type of dress my mother was looking for - size, colour, fabric, style - and asked if they could have a few ready for her to try on when we arrived the next morning. They were amazing - the next morning when we arrive they had at least a dozen dresses ready for her, any one of which would have been perfect. They were all in colours she loved, all chiffon, and all in her size. Within ten minutes she had found the perfect dress and accessories, and she had enough energy to stay a few minutes and look at wedding dresses just for fun! Thank to the staff at His and Her Bridal for their fantastic service.

Just wanted to give a shout out to a great local business, Robbie's Sausage. My husband called yesterday to ask if a particular type of sausage was in stock and the owner Robbie said he would have some. When we went in to pick some up this morning, we found out that he actually went in early to have some freshly made, then packed it all up and thanked us for being such good customers. I just want to recognize Robbie for having a fantastic product and a passion for his work (and for being such an awesome businessman who cares for his customers!)

My mother and I have shopped at this Mall for the last 6 years. We enjoy our weekly shopping adventures especially buying our lottery tickets at the customer services booth. We are not sure if Kim is employed by Tecumseh Mall or Cnib. But either way these employers should know how amazing this lady is. She is truly a wonderful individual and goes beyond what is expected of her. Thanks Kim for all you do for my Mother during our visits to the mall.

I was shopping with my son yesterday and while waiting at register lady in front of me had bill over $250 so she was about get free turkey but she told cashier that she pass and then she ask me if I want. I was at first lost bit I did menage to say yes. I thank he the and I want to thank her now. Thank you so much.

A huge THANK YOU to basically all of Devonshire Mall. About a week ago, I brought a fairly large group of Chinese Exchange students to the mall to pick up some basics they had forgotten (toiletries, shoes, and the like). As this experience is totally new to them, everything took a bit longer than usual...some charades, some interesting translations, and some extra time needed.
I was worried the students would see impatient Canadians and have their experience tainted - however I am happy to report not only did no one around us complain, some were even jumping in with translation help, or directions to different stores in the mall!

Special shoutout to the lady at the information desk, who helped them highlight where they needed to go on their maps, our waitress at Moxies who was patient and helpful while we worked through currency and tipping, and the Starbucks employees in chapters! We were a confused cluster, but thanks to your help we were able to get what we needed for the students.

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Today I had called Taras Natyshak's office to get some help. I am an O.D.S.P. receipent and have recently aquired a full time job that would help me get off of O.D.S.P. I had submitted a request to my case worker earlier this week asking for funding for safety boots and safety glasses. After not hearing anything from my case worker, I went in this morning and inquired about it. Not only did I get his answering machine AGAIN, the man at the counter ( which he was at the counter earlier on this week when i handed my request in) says to me, oh you need this form. Why wouldn't he say that to me earlier on this week when i brought the info in. I even brought a invoice in for the amount of safety shoes and glasses in. I need these items today or I will not be able to start this job come monday morning.

After I explained this to the MPP receptionist, she said that she will contact the office and do her best to get things covered. But here is the best part. The receptions from Taras Natyshak's office then asked me what size shoe I wore. So I proceeded to tell her, and that's when she laid it on me. She said Miss if I cant get anywhere today with the O.D.S.P office, I would like you to come to this office tomorrow , as I have a pair of safety boots at home that I am not using, I will bring them in and you can have them to start your new job on Monday.

As soon as she said that, I began to cry. This woman does not know me whatsoever and for her to tell me that she will give me a pair of safety boots for work so I can better my life, meant the world to me.

Random act of kindness and compassion from this woman , meant a lot to this girl over here. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your act of kindness will always stay with me and I will be sure to pay it foward. So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! yOU HAVE BEEN SPOTTED :)

To the people (and doggy) in the black SUV in the drivethru line at Starbucks (Huron Church) on St Patrick's day at 9:00 pm: Thank you soooooo much!!! We pulled up to the window to learn that our drinks had been paid for. We were having a great day celebrating our daughter's 5th birthday and I thought things just couldn't be better. Thanks for the reminder that people, even strangers can be just genuinely nice in a fun way.