I was gifted a little tiny pig about a month ago. Why? No particular reason, but I felt an immediate connection to the tiny figure. Maybe it was because my son gave it to me. Maybe it was the uniqueness of it. Maybe it was just what I needed to spark my creativity. Cute enough to fit in my pocket. Flirty enough to take on adventures. Off we went.
We spent time out west posing and sharing our adventures via Snapchat with a group of friends. It became a game of sorts. Free entertainment. How could I outdo the last photo or snap? Where else could my pig go? We posed for holiday photos with Santa. We make snarky workplace comments only a pig could get away with. We had a good time.
My pig made it to a national park. My pig visited an animal sanctuary. My pig flew on a plane. My pig traveled to multiple states. My pig has done some funny stuff. My pig even played hide-n-seek virtually. Teens and adults were eager for the next move. I decided to share the wealth or fun. I ordered up a variety of small figurines from Amazon to gift.
I then put them in holiday cards with instructions to live your best life with your new buddy in 2024. It's been awesome so far!
I get messages of coffee with friends. I get snaps about work frustrations. I get destination photos. Milestone photos. Down right funny photos. My last one being a car rave with techno music with my pig and a few new companions.
A simple idea. A simple share.
Silly as it sounds, I spread smiles. I made a difference. I used my creativity to spark a giggle. To get others to tap into that part of their brain even if they are having a crappy day. We now have a virtual connection that stimulates many near and far.
Just a little fun for you on this Friday. Have you ever given a random gift with no expectation in return? Give it a try. It's super fun.
Maybe you will catch a glimpse of my miniature friends that will be floating around the internet. I believe we have:
A pig of course.
A turtle out on expeditions.
A sheep having coffee and folding laundry or maybe it's climbing a mountain.
A cat prancing around the office causing havoc.
A pink flamingo doing flashy stuff.
A duck planning a wedding.
A lady bug being good luck to a cancer patient.
A dog being the best pet for a girl who can't have a real dog.
And many more are just beginning their journeys. Maybe I'll give an update later in the year. For now know that my companion hangs out in my little Lululemon shoulder bag waiting for the right photo opportunity to appear. She is going to take an international trip in 2024 and she is going to run a few miles in unique destinations. Yes she is a she. A diva. Of course she has to be as she travels with me. My little pal seems to be an adventure buddy while others may have an emotional connection or a cooking partner. Whatever it means it's hilarious to me.
2024 is going to be be a blast for me and my piggie! Can you spot the pig below?
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