Random Act of Kindness GIVEAWAY (closed)

Let me begin this giveaway by telling you a little story. Last week, I walked into the store to buy a gallon of milk. I just needed that one thing, so I grabbed it, took it to the counter, and took out my wallet. Before I could hand the money to the cashier, a man walked up and paid for it. I'm certain I had a look of utter confusion on my face, so he smiled at me and said "I got it." He didn't try to talk to me or take any credit for the fact that he just acted so generously toward a complete stranger- he just bought my milk, accepted my thanks, and went about his day.

You would not believe what this simple act did for me. I wasn't down in the dumps by any means, but my spirits were lifted in ways that I would have never expected a four dollar purchase would be capable of. I was completely inspired, my faith in the overall kindness and goodness of mankind restored. The whole experience got me thinking. I wanted to pay it forward in a way that the message I received would not be forgotten. Kindness is what makes life so wonderful, but only if we spread it.

UP FOR GRABS



I'm giving away a hand-sculpted angel wing pendant, made by yours truly. One winner, chosen at random, will receive a pendant made from polymer clay, drenched in silver glitter, and sealed with a shiny varnish. These are comfortable, versatile, and meaningful. I made one for myself, and I wear it all the time.



Now THIS is where the fun begins! Let me tell you how you can win.

TO ENTER

♥ Your entry will serve as a pledge to commit a random act of kindness. You can simply leave a comment that looks something like this: "Hi, Holly! I promise I will do something nice for someone in the near future."
♥ Your act of kindness doesn't have to involve a monetary investment. The rules are flexible: you can give some of your time, a helping hand, a sincere compliment, or anything else you can think of. It can be someone you know or someone you don't. If it makes somebody feel good, it counts.

I think it would be amazing if numerous acts of kindness were occurring all over the world! To gain additional entries after you've completed the first step, you can help get the word out by doing the following things (feel free to use the buttons at the end of this post to make these easier).
♥ Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway. Leave a blog comment with your Twitter username.
♥ "Like" me on Facebook and share a link to this giveaway. Leave a blog comment to say you're a fan.
♥ Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to the post.



This giveaway ends at midnight U.S. Central time on Wednesday, August 31st. It is open to international readers- all are welcome to enter! The winner will be chosen by a random number generator and notified via email (make sure to leave your contact info in your comments). If you are the type of person who doesn't mind doing things that are simple yet meaningful for others, this won't be anything out of the ordinary and you might just end up with a sparkling new bauble. Let's all be an angel to somebody!