Free Hugs

Hello again, I hope you all had a wonderful Wednesday.
A few years ago I found an amazing video on youtube that was spreading the news of the Free Hugs Campagin; if you haven't seen it click here. No matter how many times I see it, it ALWAYS makes me smile. I have wanted to get involved in this campaign since the very first time I saw the video and this summer I found the perfect way to do so. As I searched Hot Topic for a band t-shirt to wear to Warped Tour I found this wonderful shirt instead! I knew I had to have it the second I layed eyes on it. I wore it once around my town with no success and than came the day of Warped Tour. I got so many hugs I couldn't even keep count. There were a few concert goers sporting "Fuck Your Free Hugs" shirts and I gave them my friendliest smile and even got a hug out of one of them. Needless to say, this was an epic success; I met tons of nice people, spread hugs and made my day even better by giving those hugs. Since then this lovely shirt has sat in my dresser because there hasn't been much reason to wear it...

And than came today. I can't think of a better way to help be more outgoing than to wear a free hugs shirt around a college campus. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect; I thought some people would ask for a hug and others would just ignore me. I was wrong on both counts. I didn't get a single hug today but people did in fact notice me...A few girls even did double takes. It was actually pretty amusing. Although I was saddened by the fact that I didn't get any random hugs today, wearing this shirt made me feel happier. I felt instantly more open and friendly; I walked with my arms down instead of crossed so people could see what my shirt said and smiled at everyone so they knew I was legit. The simple act of smiling at the people and things around you really does brighten your day. I highly encourage you to try it or if you're brave, go buy yourself a free hugs shirt and let me know how it goes. I plan on wearing this shirt more often and hope that people warm up to it with time.

In other news, I saw "Inception" for the second time tonight. That movie is so amazing but so incredibly amazing. It doesn't make more sense on the second viewing, if you didn't get it the first time I suggest you go see it again!

Sweet Dreams,
Katie

PS. Today is November 11, or 11-11 :) Make a wish tonight at 11:11 and you will have some super wish karma!