The holidays can be a really tough time. The advice I often heard was, "Volunteer at a soup kitchen. Help others. Get out of your head." It's perfectly fine advice, but unhelpful if the mere thought of interacting with people is overwhelming. Anyway, here's a thing I did one year that did help:
I bought a Cookie Monster costume, went to the airport, and waited at arrivals with a sign that said "COOKIE"
Didn't have to talk to anyone and boy did I get to watch people's faces light up.
@Dahlialith @vmatinnia
My kid asked if seeing so many people appreciate this story was as enjoyable as actually doing it. I told him I couldn't remember anymore (it was years ago) but there was one way to find out.
Good thing the costume still fits — guess what we're doing tomorrow? I promise to report back with a real pic, or maybe even video.
And y'all are amazing. Thank you.
@Dahlialith @vmatinnia
We went out to Harry Reid today. It was eerily empty. We eventually found some int'l passengers arriving but only a trickle, and Uber means no one is waiting inside with a sign anymore. (Maybe a Christmas Eve Saturday when thousands of flights were cancelled wasn't the best planning.)
It was still fun (just putting on the costume is fun!) and we'll do it again, but maybe on a Friday or Sunday next time. I hope I'll eventually get to see your photos.
Thanks. - The world could use more people like you.
Kim Scheinberg
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