points.

my little friends for dressing up as uncle sam for our july 4th parade. 2 points {even though they are far too young to really worry about life points yet}

the middle-aged people at the coffee shop learning spanish. 3 points {they are good inspiration to relearn my italian and french.}

my boss for letting me go home early while still suffering from heat stroke symptoms. she’s a life-saver, literally. 10 points.

the writers of ncis for coming up with the best suspense/drama show I’ve watched in many years. I’m still trying to decide if they should receive negative points for the show being so addictive that all my work has been pushed aside for weeks in favor of watching a few episodes. naw, 5 points

the lady at the baseball game still rocking a fanny pack. keep going strong, that look will come back, i'm sure. 2 points

my friends at the tailgate taking a page from the book of MacGyver and constructing a makeshift rack to grill on after they realized they forgot their own. 4 points

points.

to the barista {baristo?} at common grounds for knowing me so well that i now get the occasionally enjoy the employee perk of free coffee. 5 points. {because everything involving coffee deserves lots of points}

to everyone at work who celebrated a birthday this week by bringing in delicious cake. 2 points.

to spiced vanilla chais. you are the one thing that got me through this week. 3 points.

to the cast of greendale community theatre's production of hairspray. you were all phenomenal. i was amazed. 5 points.

to my uncle david for talking cars with me before i bought one. i'm so completely clueless about them, i'm incredibly thankful for your help. 3 points.

{image via flickr}

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for making new friends on the metra. a twenty-something girl and an old lady bonding over books. 3 points each.

the dad covered in stickers and hanging out with his two-year-old son. 5 points.

my uncle mike for admitting slapshot is one of his favorite movies. {and for telling my sister to say hi to everyone in new york for him.} 2 points.

my coworkers for rejoining our trivia team on thursday nights. 2 points each.

the high school friends talking at the coffee shop for starting an amazing tradition. i hope. 5 points.

my friend for suggesting the lovely bones. it's a great read so far, definitely better than the movie. 2 points.

the guy walking down the street decked out in blackhawks gear. 3 points.

points.

a new friend. and bonding over a love of great literature, an obsession with random trivia and a semi-secret Trekkie connection. 4 points.

my favorite baristas for giving me free coffee to go when i needed just a bit more caffeine. life savers. 2 points.

a group of lady friends at a coffee shop for lattes and gossip. i love to see friends keep those traditions alive. it gives me hope for my group of friends twenty years from now. 5 points.

my friend for bringing me orange juice when i was sick. so sweet. 3 points.

my boss for letting me go home early in the middle of a blizzard. my poor car appreciated it. 2 points.

the guy in Northwestern's Information Technology department who made several Star Trek references in one conversation about my email. 10 points.

{image via makingitlovely}

points.

my two year old friend for having the sass of a teenager and at such a young age. and it's mainly to the boys.

3 points.

my friend dana for bringing me coffee at work on a day I desperately needed it.

6 points.

a very old friend i ran into at a coffee shop. and caught up with for a while.

2 points.

the boy for cooking a delicious meal. i can't wait to see what other amazing dinners he has in mind.

5 points. {3 for being a boy and cooking, 2 more for it being delicious}

my girls on our night out. dinner and a movie with two of my bests from back home. {not the greatest movie, but a lovely night nonetheless}

3 points each.

the guy who decided the perfect saturday night included dressing up as citizens of other countries, drinking beer and playing games. yeah for beer olympics.

2 points. {5 points for team france}

{i know i haven't updated my points list in a while, but i have been awarding them when deserved}

{image via flickr}

Points

I decided people aren't awarded enough on a day to day basis. Therefore, I'm going to start giving people points. I think it will brighten many days.

These points are awarded based on a high complex system- creativity, generosity, kindness, style, sass (because I love it) and just being themselves- to name a few.

A few recipients:

• Man on the train with a fanny pack. Bringing it back, very nice. 2 points.
• Who said men can't wear pink? Work it dude. 2 points.
• Couple in matching outfits. Ridiculous, but gutsy. 3 points.
• Anyone wearing a scarf and flip flops in August. 1 point. {-3 points to Chicago weather.}
• Everyone in the unbelievably long line at Chipotle. 2 points. Each. {Totally worth it.}
• The dude with enough guts to ride a bike through downtown Chicago traffic... while on the phone. 3 points.
• To the man wearing skinny jeans, black sunglasses, Chucks and a vest and tie. All kinds of points.
• Friends with smiles. Infinity points.

{photo via Flickr}