Getting gas. Most people dont view that as a good experience regardless of what type of gas Im talking about (Im referring to fuel as far as this blog is concerned). Its just not a good experience. Even if you can find a gas sale youre still spending anywhere between $30-$75 and you dont really gain any enjoyable benefits. Its almost like paying a bill. You get to drive your car from place to place but its not as if you could decide one day "hmm, I dont think Im going to buy gas today."
Well thanks to New Jersey (take note...its likely Ill never use that phrase again) someone must pump my gas for me. Now I wouldnt say Im a huge fan of this law but in this case it has made fueling up an enjoyable experience. One thing you must know is that in NJ all gas stations seem to be owned and operated by different races or types of people. For example, I could tell you what gas stations are run by middle eastern people, African American people, and English people. Well it just so happens that the gas station I frequent is operated by a few english lads.
I have made a new friend at my local gas station named David who has single handedly made getting fuel an enjoyable experience. Every week, I pull in, say hi, and he begins to pump my gas. As he pumped my gas we talk football (soccer) and discuss our thoughts on the English premier league, the world cup, and our respective national teams.
Its interesting to think about how such a small encounter can create such a positive experience for a person. We all know how a miserable person can make a good day into a nightmare in a matter of minutes. I think the same can happen on the positive side of things. If you and I decided that we were going to make a positive impact on every person's day that we came in contact with for one day I dont think we'd ever turn back. Im convinced that this attitude would not only create positive experiences for others but we would live a richer, more fulfilling life ourselves. Isnt that what we are called to do? I believe we are.
Later days
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