Free ruby pendant
14 July 2008
This contest is now closed but a new contest will start on Monday.
For some reason I woke up thinking about a waitress that was kind to me a decade ago. My parents & I were driving from Idaho to Utah to see a doctor. It was scary. Everyone at the hospital was too busy to smile or comfort. On the long drive home we stopped to eat at a truck stop. I didn’t want anything because my stomach hurt. The waitress spent time joking with us even though there were other customers. She brought me a free bowl of soup. She made me feel important when I’d just felt insignificant, small & scared before.
It just goes to show that no matter where you are or what you do, you can make a difference. Every week I give away a piece of jewelry that will hopefully be treasured & make someone feel special. The winner can either keep the jewelry or give it away. To enter the contest just read the rules & then leave a comment with who you would give this to & why or a random act of kindness. The idea behind this contest is to make the world a slightly brighter place through jewelry & the sharing of stories.
The prize this week is a natural ruby pendant with garnet accents set in sterling silver. I’m including a 16″ sterling chain. Rubies are the birthstone for July.
The Rules:
One entry per person per week.Please don’t sell the jewelry, it’s to make whoever receives it feel special. Winner will be chosen by a random number generator at 6pm on Friday Mountain Time.
Contestants should be over 18 & live in the lower 48 states because I’ll be paying shipping. I won’t sell or abuse your mailing address. If you’ve already won a Random Act of Bling, you can win again, but please give the jewelry away at random.
If you want to link or stumble this post it would be appreciated but is not required.
Comment/trackback/link should be about a random act of kindness or who you would give this jewelry to & why.
on July 14th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Happy Monday, Just yesterday we celebrated my dad’s 90th birthday! About one month ago, I had severe knee pain in my right knee. I had to crawl in the house and yell for my two sons help! The pain is still with me and I need a knee replacement. My sister who is ten years older than me and diabetic hosted the party for our dad so I didn’t have to host it. My husband cooked two dishes to take along to help out. All I did was order the cake and bought balloons. I would love to give this necklace as a sign of my utmost gratitude for her trouble in giving dad such a wonderful celebration. Thanks very much! Cindi
on July 15th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Something similar happened to me. When I was in 3rd grade, i had a lot of health problems. My grandpa took me to Big Boy, the waitress could see I was upset, etc. She ended up putting chocolate sprinkles on my milkshake, made me so happy! We never were able to get another waitress to do that again either.
on July 15th, 2008 at 5:36 am
I’d give it to my mom, who has suffered a great loss this year.
on July 15th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
it is equisid, i have no idea who would be getting this gift from me but it would be a teasure foe who ever got it. thank you for a wonderful giveaway and story
on July 15th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
my grandmother has long been my best friend. She isnt “old”, but she isnt healthy. She doesnt have much and doesnt ask for much. SHe lives on a salary most would consider poverty and is a christian woman. I, unfortantly, dont live near her so i cant do as much as I want for her, btu she gives and gives and gives and even with having nothing, she is forever doing for others. She is the definition of someone we should all look up to. My dad and and her have the same birthday, this month in july, and i would love to honor her with this beautiful necklace with her birthstone. Thank you for the oppurtunity,
trisha
momdot@live.com
on July 15th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
That is lovely. I think I would give it to a friend of mine, who’s going through a messy divorce and is having a hard time.
Have a great day!
on July 16th, 2008 at 2:00 am
I would give it to my Mom. For all the little things she’s done for me lately, I’ve been feeling like “Thanks” is not enough. Gas prices have kept our family from visiting as often as we’d like and I know she misses her grandchildren. I’m truthful when I tell you my daughter’s name is Ruby and my son’s birthday is in July. Jewelry is very personal. Thankyou for such a heartfelt giveaway.
on July 16th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
This ruby pendant would go to my 15 year old daughter. Her and I went through so many changes in the past year. She had some hard times with adjusting to new situations. But together, we pulled through. She has a chronic illness and with that she has been in and out of the hospital. Therefore, she was failing school. I signed her out of school and enrolled her into cyber charter schooling…(made high B’s and low A’s) I’m proud of her! She is a strong young woman and I want her to be proud in whatever she does! Her recieving this pendant would make her feel as special as she already is!!
on July 16th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I would love to give this to my mom.
on July 16th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I’d give it to my friend who is dealing with a major decision about her long term boyf
on July 16th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I’d give it to my Mom. She’s so good to me!
on July 17th, 2008 at 2:01 am
i’d give it to my wife shed like it
on July 17th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
What a beautiful pendant! hmmm….a random act of kindness that has been shown to me. The other day i was driving my 3 small children over to my mom’s house and realized my tire was really low. I got off the freeway and turned down a little road to check it. I had a pump, but it was brand new and wasn’t charged! There was a guy in a tow truck sitting there. he came over and looked at the tire and said he could either try blowing it up for me or he told me that i had enough air to make it to a gas station. it was really nice of him to care enough to help!
emily
on July 17th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I completely love it, I would be so happy to own it! I’ve always wanted some!
on July 18th, 2008 at 1:01 am
I’d give it to my mom - she’s dealt with breast cancer twice and kidney cancer once, and I don’t think she realizes how much we love her and what an impact she makes in our lives… and how proud we are of her.
on July 18th, 2008 at 1:15 am
One night when my parents picked me up after work, we went straight to our favorite BBQ restaurant. It was near the holidays, and I had just been commended by my boss. It was a good night.
The three of us sat at our table for well over an hour, enjoying our food and each other’s company. Half the time Dad had us all laughing so hard we couldn’t breathe.
When we were finally ready to leave, Dad asked for the check. Our waitress told us that our bill had been paid.
“The woman sitting over there asked me for your bill,” our server told us. “She said it sounded like you were so happy and having so much fun that she was blessed. She said she wanted to do something nice for such a happy family.”
We were shocked that anyone would do such a kind thing for a bunch of strangers. I know Mom and I teared up, and I think Dad did too, at being the recipients of such a lovely random act of kindness.
That was nearly a decade ago, and I still go out of my way to be kind to random people, in memory of that kindhearted stranger.
on July 18th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I would give this to my mom as recently she is having to take care of my grandmother due to health issues as well as doing a lot of things for my great grandmother(such as running over there at a whim when my great grandmother calls) as well as helping me with anything I need. She is a very special woman and deserves some much needed thanks.
on July 18th, 2008 at 1:33 am
My mothers birthday is at the end of July which makes her birthstone Ruby. I would love to gift this pendant to her for the following reason. When I was 11 years old (June 13th 1997) I was diagnosed with cancer. It was supposed to be terminal and by miracle I am here. It was a long rough road with many obstacles to conquer, but my mom did everything she could. She left her job and went days without eating so she could be by my side and afford to feed me. She went around town and set up donation boxes. She even learned how to administer certain chemos so that I could be at home during most of my treatment where I felt more comfortable. I am now disabled and she still does everything she can for me even when she can’t always afford it. The list is endless. I think she would love this gift. [=
on July 19th, 2008 at 12:03 am
I would like to give this to my sister. Her birthday is next week and we’re all still reeling over the loss of our dad which just happened. I know this would mean so much to her as a memory of this year turning 40, but in remembrance of our dad as well.
on July 23rd, 2008 at 2:50 am
I’m sorry to say that I haven’t done any noteworthy acts of kindness in the past few weeks. I think I’m in a rut, so its nice to read these posts for inspiration!
But, if my name were chosen, I would like it to go to “trisha” for her Grandmother.
I promise to re-new my efforts in the coming week to give back in some way!
Thanks!!!