I fell in love with people today. I fell in love with the way a person's eyes light up and their lips curl into a smile when they're speaking passionately about something. There was something lovely about the way the busy businessman stopped to wave and grin at me despite the moving city around us. Smiles seemed to be all over this morning — I was flattered when an elderly woman in the juice shop complimented my smile, and I wore it for the rest of the day.
The world can be portrayed as such a vile and corrupt place. However, one does not as often remember all the joyous things there are to balance out the wicked. Sure, our planet can be a place of degrading and destruction. Sometimes it's hard to distinguish what's right and what's wrong, to find the line between good and evil. But today, oh today! Today I found that line; it is the line of a smile, the gentle crescent on a human face. A simple smile can change so much — it can make the grouchy man tender, the new girl feel accepted, and the mourning feel a little less alone. The line of a smile is a remarkable thing; it can change a moment from sad to satisfying. So, dear reader, I challenge you today to wear a smile. If you had the power to change someone's day, would you? See what difference it makes for the people around you — but more importantly, you.
The world can be portrayed as such a vile and corrupt place. However, one does not as often remember all the joyous things there are to balance out the wicked. Sure, our planet can be a place of degrading and destruction. Sometimes it's hard to distinguish what's right and what's wrong, to find the line between good and evil. But today, oh today! Today I found that line; it is the line of a smile, the gentle crescent on a human face. A simple smile can change so much — it can make the grouchy man tender, the new girl feel accepted, and the mourning feel a little less alone. The line of a smile is a remarkable thing; it can change a moment from sad to satisfying. So, dear reader, I challenge you today to wear a smile. If you had the power to change someone's day, would you? See what difference it makes for the people around you — but more importantly, you.
Mckensie Sims, Grade 12
Mililani High School, HI
Kenzie, you freaking rock! I love this post and agree with you 100%. I'm so glad you are learning these great lessons at such a young age. I love your blog. I have never met Jake but I love him through you. Keep being awesome!
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