Today, something happened that shocked me (in a good way), though really, I shouldn’t have been surprised.
We have twenty minutes with our form group after lunch, but today I had to go to the VI unit (building for blind people) to talk to one of the staff members there. My form room is up a staircase, and because people were still in the corridors, it was quite busy.
I was standing there, at the bottom of the staircase – I could hear the crowd down the corridor, and see that it was quite busy (just some indistinct shapes of bodies). I panicked a little, hesitating.
At that point, this guy called my name. He’s absolutely lovely – he’s in my music class and always says hi, which is so rare because hardly anyone bothers. It took me a while to figure out that he WAS being genuinely nice, and that he wasn’t just talking to the blind kid, but rather me. His girlfriend was talking to Wren and I on Friday, and she told us that when they were walking together, he’d talk to random people on the street and check if they were okay.
Our conversation went like this:
“Hey Elm!”
“Oh heyy!”
“You want help going down the corridor? It’s quite busy.”
“Wha – are you sure?”
“Yeah. Here’s my arm.”
Again I asked if he was sure, and thanked him about a million times. He helped me through the crowds, letting me know when it was clear so that I could walk by myself, and saying bye. And I was just… Absolutely shocked. I walked the rest of the way, confused.
He actually HELPED me, which isn’t so shocking (or it shouldn’t be). I don’t really ever get offers from people to guide me if I look like I’m about to panic, either because I’m way too awkward or whatever. Also, he knew how to guide me, and was generally NICE about the whole thing. There wasn’t the usual “Um is this right, er…” It was fine.
That’s what surprised me. I’m not used to it – I’m not used to talking to people outside my group, having them actively bothering to help me. It made me so so happy because even if that’s ONE person who’s reached out to me, it shows me that people WILL help.
There are people in this world who are amazing, and kind, and I think I don’t appreciate them enough. They see me for who I am, and that’s so lovely.
People can seriously surprise you, sometimes, but in the best way possible. I wish I’d thanked him more, for his simple act of kindness that left me pondering who ELSE would do that for me. Not that it’s revolutionary, but still, I’m not USED to it.
Some people are just lovely. If you ever feel down, remember that there will be someone willing to talk to you – someone you don’t know very well – because they’re just THAT kind and considerate person. I have a feeling that a lot of you are that person to someone else.
From Elm 🙂
Just Call Me Elm or Something 
Sometimes to make your day that’s all you need:)
Exactly! 🙂 It just brightens up your day a little.
Sometimes we forget how kind we could be until someone shows us again. Thanks for posting this story. I always try to help but sometimes I need a little reminder that I actually can make someone happy with my action.
You really can 🙂 I’m glad I reminded you, because everyone needs to know that they have the capacity to help people.
I think this shows we should never underestimate people, and that not everyone is trying to hurt us or ignore us 🙂 There are some genuine people out there!
Exactly! 🙂 We just need to remember that.
It’s like the other day on the bus (I have a fear of them) I sat downstairs and an old lady came on, so I gave up my seat. She said to me that she was on a bus before when someone didn’t do that for her. There are good people out there 🙂
And you’re one of them 🙂 That was so lovely of you.
Well I do try! I just think it’s what should be done anyway! 🙂
You’re exactly right!
🙂
This is lovely, and yes, there are amazing people out there who genuinely want to help. Sometimes we need reminders of that. I’m so glad you had this experience! Take care, Jenny
And you, too! 🙂 Thank you! Some people are just wonderful.
This is absolutely wonderful, Elm. It shouldn’t be shocking, you’re right but this was just so lovely. Yes, there are amazing people in this world.
Exactly! 🙂 I guess I’m not used to those amazing people being amazing to ME, as strange as that is.
you DESERVE to have people being amazing to you.
In the end, everyone does.
Aww how lovely!! I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award 🙂 Please take a look here – https://itssimplyme3.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you so so much! 🙂
This is lovely x
Thank you! Xx
The genuinely nice people are what is keeping this world still going! 🙂
Yes exactly! If we didn’t have them, I’d lose hope.
That is so lovely of him. You’re lucky to know kind people like that, I’m sure you’re just as kind 🙂 – Jess x
I really hope I am! Thank you xx 🙂
This is a really lovely post. This makes me smile, knowing there is good people out there 🙂
I’m glad it made you happy 🙂 There are some wonderful, amazing people in the world.
Definitly! 🙂
Aw that is so lovely. It’s amazing about the amount of kind people there are out there! 🙂
Yes exactly! It just makes my day 🙂
Such lovely people are scarce in the world. Although I would’ve helped you too O.o
Aww thank you!!! 🙂
Obviously I wouldn’t be experienced at it, but I would still offer any assistance that I could 🙂
And that’s so so lovely of you, honestly 🙂
I try ^-^
More people like this guy need to exist I love these kinds of people:)
Me too! 🙂 They make the world a better place
Aww that’s a lovely story, thank you for sharing 🙂
Any time! I just want to show people that good does exist in the world, and how much it meant to me.
That was so sweet and thoughtful 🙂 these kind of people make earth a truly a better place.
Have a great day!
Arcane owl
And you too! Exactly 🙂 It makes life a little more worth living.
Thats so nice! I wish there were more people like that 🙂
Me too, trust me! 🙂
🙂
This was so sweet! I’m so glad there are people in this world who are so genuinely nice and caring. 🙂
Yeah, me too! 🙂 It’s just so lovely when it happens.
Aww that is so nice! It’s funny how these little things can surprise us. Just yesterday someone I didn’t even know held the door open for me and I spent the whole walk back thinking, ‘what just happened?’
That’s so sweet – and yes, I’d have the same reaction! Someone doing something for you, for no reason but to be kind.
Wow, what a lovely moment. This is the moment where all the good in the world collides into one person.
Yes, exactly! 🙂
It’s nice that someone who hardly knew you offered to help! Sometimes I wish society would do this – help random strangers when they need it. 😉
Some people in society do, but not enough 😦 But still, it’s nice when people just help you because they CAN.
Can I just admit for a moment that this made me tear up just a bit? I went through life for a very long time only seeing the people who hated me for my size, something I couldn’t change due to medication. I hated myself, because they hated me. It was the rare ones that seemed to shine a light through that made me remember it isn’t always ALL bad, there are good people in the world…sometimes you just have to dig for them a bit.
Beautiful story, Elm. 🙂 ❤
Thank you very much, and can I just say, you shouldn’t hate yourself for your size. It’s part of YOU, and every single human is beautiful and UNIQUE. Those people that mocked you and hated you didn’t realise that, didn’t think it, and the fact that they’d tease you about it shows that you’re so far apart from them – and in a good way.
helping someone out could make their day and you wouldn’t know it – an awesome reason to help everyone whenever possible 🙂
Exactly! 🙂 It’s what keeps me going.
I love this. It’s so nice how one act can really make a huge difference in someone’s day
Exactly! That’s what made me smile 🙂
This is lovely! People like him show that there’s still helpful and genuine people out there 😊
Exactly – it’s what keeps me holding onto happiness 🙂
Hi Elm! You asked me to notify you when I put up my first recording? Well here’s the link to it! 🙂 https://soundcloud.com/iridescencey/first-podcast
SORRY JUST SCREECHING LET ME LISTEN OMFG
You didn’t stammer at all and I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!! 🙂 You’re fantastic, seriously!
Oh my gosh, thank you so much!!
ANY TIME! You don’t really have an accent – I love it though, mainly because I’ve always wanted to travel to India.
😄
I hope you do travel here someday
I would love to!
Hi! I nominated you for The Liebster Award for being such an awesome blogger! Here’s the link to the post:
https://abigail246.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/the-liebster-award/
Ahhh I’m shrieking, thank you!!!
He sounds so nice if I talked to any boy in my school or out of school they would think I am weird or they would dismiss me. What a amazing guy ~Liss
He really is great! And NO – they wouldn’t dismiss you – you’re amazing! Xx
Awwww thanks but lets be real XD ~Liss
No!