~:[CH13 - Day 253]:~ A Heart of Gold
I ended up not going to Paris for the Olympics and ended up sending my friend two tickets. She did me a favor by taking them, as I felt like they didn't go to waste. Of course, being who she is, not only did she send me videos so I could live vicariously through her, she even brought me back a few souvenirs, which was quite unexpected. As we ate dinner, I truly enjoyed hearing about her experiences in Paris and it was nice to simply chat and catch up. I've always knew she had a heart of gold, but her efforts to go out of her way to carve some time in her day to get me this, made me realize it even more. As a musician, she always has found a way to captivate the ears of so many, but even more so, she reaches her audience because of the genuinely kind-hearted soul that she is. As I drove home through traffic, I didn't think much about the frustrations of the drive, but rather, how appreciative I am to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. These people truly exemplify why this world is a place where we can feel welcomed and appreciated. I definitely was a bit disappointed that I decided not to head to Paris, but looking back, it was the right decision. While I did not get to see these incredible athletes adorned with gold medals, at least I got to reunite with someone who brought back the gold from Paris - a heart of gold. We often applaud those who return with medals and have reached great accomplishments, which we should, but let's also remember to applaud even louder who truly make you feel golden.
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