Policeman Buys a Drink At THIS Girl’s Lemonade Stand. He Comes Back 1 Day Later With The Most Unexpected Surprise!
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Police officers are oftentimes viewed through a double lens. They help communities out and enforce the law, but not everyone always feels so safe around them. That’s why it’s important for cops to do community policing where they interact with residents regularly and not just in emergencies or on the worst day of someone’s life. By establishing connections and getting to know people they can make a much bigger impact and earn resident’s trust. This story out of Lake County Ohio goes to show how one officer’s friendly chat with a little girl made all the difference in both his life and hers.
The little girl’s name is Gabrielle and she had her heart set on getting an iPad for school and playing games. When she asked her mother, Melissa, for one she was told that they couldn’t afford it at the moment. Instead of giving up, Gabrielle decided to start a lemonade stand and buy one herself with the profits. Upon hearing that her mother was happy, the stand would keep her daughter busy and teach her the value of money. There was one problem though, the area where they lived was kind of rural and not many people passed by. However, Gabrielle’s grandmother lived nearby at a busy condo complex where people came and went all day long, it was the perfect location.
Excited to start her business right away, Gabrielle gathered up all the things she’d need for the stand and whipped up a batch of fresh lemonade. From the very start business was booming and early on a cop pulled up to her stand. He paid her $3 for a cup of lemonade, well over her asking price of 0.50 cents, and told her that he would let the other officers know about her refreshing business.
Soon afterwards another cop pulled up, this time it was 22 year-old Zach Ropos. He purchased a lemonade and asked Gabrielle what she planned on doing with the money she made from her stand. She told him how she wanted to get an iPad to help with school and that answer, along with her obvious work ethic, impressed him. While she was helping other customers, Officer Ropos spoke with her mother and told her that he had an old iPad at home that he’d love to gift Gabrielle. However, when he got home later that night and plugged in the iPad he discovered it didn’t work.
The next day he headed back to break the bad news to Melissa but before he could Gabrielle ran up to his patrol car and started chatting away. He asked how business was going and she replied she’d made a few dollars but gave it to her mom because her gas tank was empty. Her selfless response affected Officer Ropos and he resolved then and there to get her the iPad she so badly wanted and deserved.
The next day he headed to a local store and asked the owner if they’d contribute towards a tablet for Gabrielle after he told them her story. They agreed and later that day he met up with Gabrielle and her family while they were watching her brother play football. Seeing his car pull up she ran to meet him and that was when he pulled out a pink bag and gave it to her. Gabrielle was thrilled and her mother was overjoyed at the kindness Officer Ropos showed her daughter. She snapped a picture of the two of them posing with the iPad and later that night posted it on Facebook. The picture quickly went viral, it was shared over 34 thousand times and people called for interviews and ran news stories on it.
In the end, Officer Ropos declined most of them, he never wanted any media attention, he just wanted to make a little girl happy.
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6 Things You Can Do To Deal With Family Members Who Are Very Toxic.
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Toxic people are best to be left alone and avoided. Sometimes that’s hard to do as it may be the case that you either work with someone or have family members who are toxic. They are the type of individuals who make life difficult and have a stressful, draining, and overall negative effect on us. Whether they are hyper-critical, jealous, overbearing, needy, manipulative, or full of unnecessary drama, their behavior makes us feel bad and can end up wreaking havoc on our emotional and mental well-being!
Thankfully there are some things that you can do and keep in mind to help with having to deal with a toxic family member. If you cannot escape or distance yourself far enough from them, then the following information will at the very least alleviate the situation.
1. Don’t take anyone’s toxic behavior to heart. Oftentimes toxic people, especially family members, will try to place the blame on you for something in an attempt to justify their behavior or get what they want. When you take it personally and end up feeling guilty, then you’ve fallen into their trap.
If they get away with it once, they’ll likely keep doing it over and over, so put a halt to it. Instead of taking things personally remind yourself that it’s not you, it’s them, and let go of any guilt or blame and stand up for yourself.
2. Let them know that their toxic behavior is unacceptable: Many people make the mistake of ignoring a family member’s toxic behavior or they act like nothing is wrong when that’s clearly not the case. We often do this to avoid confrontations and it’s easier to give into a toxic person than to fight them on things. Pretending everything is OK might make you think it will stop their behavior but it only increases and makes it worse in the long run!
They’ll see it as a sign that what they’re doing is right or you’re okay with it, they may even view your pretend ignorance as a weakness and try to further exploit it. Put your foot down and stop giving in to their emotional manipulation, you’re basically rewarding them every time you do so. Call them out and tell them their behavior is not OK!
3. They probably are not truly bad people, remember they’re just bad for us: Many toxic family members mean well and really do care, it’s just that they have a way of going through life that forces us to accommodate them. We settle for less in order to put their wants, needs and desires first, and in doing so we end up compromising our own happiness. Know that they do care, but keep a safe distance from them, and make yourself and your happiness a priority.
4. Be the bigger person and forgive them: It’s easy to hate a toxic person for all the negativity and stress they create, but hating only leads to more of the same. Try to put the drama aside and let it rest by forgiving them and moving on. It’s the best thing you can do for both yourself and your family, so open your mind and heart to forgiveness.
5. Take time to focus on yourself: Family members are the most overbearing and emotionally draining type of toxic people to be around. They get in our heads and make us question our motives, feelings, reactions, and just about everything else that involves dealing with them. Don’t let yourself get too hung up on the situation or it’ll quickly burn you out. Instead, focus on yourself and take time out to rest and get away from it all. Stay positive, take care of yourself, and don’t give up…
6. Let go of them: When you’ve tried seemingly everything and still cannot free yourself from serious emotional turmoil and stress caused by a toxic family member, sometimes the best thing to do is walk away. All you can do is try to make the best of it and if that doesn’t work then you may need to go your own way. In the end, you know what’s best for you and no one should ever keep you from reaching it. Do you have a toxic family member? let us know in the comments
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Boy Gets Cruelly Rejected Before Dance and Everyone Makes Fun Of Him. Then 13 Girls Line Up and Do THIS
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It takes guts to ask someone you like out. Whether it’s on a date, to dinner or the movies, prom or a school dance, there’s really no easy way around it. You basically have to be direct and just go for it. These days kids have even upped the ante, they stage elaborate promposals and make signs asking their crush to accompany them. What used to be a simple question asked awkwardly between two people is now a public affair.
That has made the humiliation of a rejection all the more public as well. One high school student learned this the hard way when he asked a classmate to go to the homecoming dance with him last October. Dakota Nelton, a sophomore from Gray, Louisiana, had made a big sign asking his close friend if she’d go to the dance with him, it would be his first ever date.
He waited for the girl in the school hallway and popped the question when class was in session and kids were all around. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned and she said no. Dakota was crestfallen and dropped his sign in disappointment. Some of the kids who had overheard started laughing at him and a few were so cruel that they trampled on his sign, as if he needed another punch to the heart.
Things only got worse from there because someone had captured the whole thing on camera and uploaded it to the internet for the entire school and anyone in the world to see. Now everyone could watch Dakota get rejected over and over again.
The video soon caught the attention of Alyssa Buckley, a fellow student at Dakota’s high school. She and a group of girls didn’t like what they saw in the clip and instead of laughing at him they felt empathy for him. Wanting to do something to help him they rallied together and by the time Monday morning rolled around 13 girls had joined the cause.
What they had decided to do was ask Dakota to homecoming at the same hallway location where he’d been rejected. Each one had made a sign and they went up to him one after another, asking him to go to the dance with them. When he’d left school the previous Friday it must have felt like one of the worst days in his life, and now Monday was turning out to be one of the best days!
He now had 13 girls to go to homecoming with and he was more popular then ever before. Best of all, his faith in humanity, and girls, was restored.
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5 Clear Signs That Reveal You Are In a Relationship With a Sociopath.
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We’ve all called someone a psychopath, or been called one ourselves, at some point in our lives. Usually the term is hurled around in either anger or jest, but sometimes we really and truly mean what we say!
In clinical terms, a sociopath is someone who is diagnosed as having what is called Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) APD “is characterized by a lack of regard for the moral or legal standards in the local culture.
There is a marked inability to get along with others or abide by societal rules. Individuals with this disorder are sometimes called psychopaths or sociopaths.” The DSM lists a number of diagnostic criteria that expand upon this general definition and nothing about it is good.
Sociopaths are master manipulators who often appear to be charming and interesting, but they only care about themselves and will lie, cheat, and intimidate you to get whatever it is that they want! If you’ve recently met or are dating someone new and want to make sure they aren’t a sociopath then you need to know the tell-tale signs of the personality disorder.
Sociopaths tend to be really good at these:
1. Lack of inhibition – Sociopaths don’t hold back and often flout the rules or laws because they think they are above it all. They lack control, live in the moment, and don’t care about consequences because they believe those don’t even apply to them!
2. Quick to anger or resort to violence – People who are easily angered and who react by quickly resorting to violence without thinking about the future implications of their actions, are representative of such a personality. They will also let go of any negative feelings just as suddenly, as if nothing were ever amiss in the first place!
3. Selfish and act aggressively – A sociopath will act aggressively in order to get what they want, while failing to take into consideration the thoughts and feelings of others. To them, the ends always justify the means, but only if it turns out that they get exactly what they want and most desire.
4. Narcissistic – A common characteristic displayed by sociopaths is egoism, and when it comes to their own self-interest, they can be extremely narcissistic. This makes them very selfish and absorbed in their looks and appearance. They will always love themselves above any and all others and often have warped views of love and affection towards those they claim to love.
5. Lack of empathy – Sociopaths don’t understand or experience the thoughts and feelings that others go through. They think differently than normal people and have a warped sense of what is right and what’s wrong, as such they’re unable to relate on an emotional level.
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THIS Little Puppy Tries To Howl For The First Time! But What Comes Out Is An UNEXPECTED Surprise!
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Chances are you don’t remember learning how to talk. Most people’s memories of such a young age are cloudy or non-existent. The experience would likely be lost forever which is why so many parents record their children’s first attempts at saying words.
The same is often done by pet owners with very young animals who are learning to meow or bark for the first time, like the family who captured this adorable home video. As you can see, the boy is teaching his malamute husky named Bella how to howl. The tiny puppy has barely opened its eyes and is just 20 days old at this point, but she’s already making strides towards her first howl. The sounds she makes are so cute and adorable, it’s impossible to not smile when hearing her squeaky little voice!
The best part about this, besides Bella’s obvious loveableness, is the boy teaching her. He is so gentle and sweet and handles her with such care and tenderness. With an owner like that, Bella will grow up to be a wonderful, loyal, and loving family dog.
Just in case anyone is wondering, Bella was not taken away from her mother, she’s the family pet of the people who filmed this. No animal should ever be separated for long from their mother at such a young age as they are still dependent on them for milk, love, and vital care.
While it certainly can be a struggle to learn something new, with a little practice, patience, and guidance, most eventually pick up whatever it is they’re trying to do. Once Bella gets the hang of it, she’ll be howling at the moon alongside her mother in no time!
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Here’s What Your Fingerprints Reveal About Your Personality!
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There are many different ways in which an individual’s personality has been linked to certain physical parts of the human body. The one attribute that stands out above the rest seems to be our hands. They often hold the most information about our lives and are thought to reveal subtle clues in regards to many things, such as the way we act, make choices, and behave in general.
One simple, yet common, example is that we often compare and contrast left handed people with individuals who are right handed. Those who are left hand dominant are seen as better artists and become angry or scared easier than their right handed counterparts.
In a similar alternative, in palmistry the lines on the palms of hands are closely examined, which can indicate our character traits, personality, and destiny in life. Another way in which we can analyze our personalities is by looking at the lines which make up our fingerprints.
The scientific process that envelops the study of fingerprints in light of behavioral and psycho-analytical aspects is called dermatoglyphics analysis. By closely examining our own prints we can determine certain aspects about our personalities that are commonly associated with the three main fingerprint types; curves, loops, and swirls.
Below is a breakdown of the different traits and attributes that are associated with each one. All you need to do is look closely at your finger print patterns and compare them against choices 1, 2, and 3 to see what they reveal.
People who have lines which curve in a similar fashion to the picture of type one above are full of energy and always busy. Those with curved prints love and appreciate music and art, and they are very loyal friends who never give up on those close to them. This also corresponds to being extremely confident in terms of one’s self and everything they do.
In fact, they naturally ooze confidence and self-assurance so much that it shows in how they move, walk, and hold themselves. They make up their mind quickly and always stick with what they think is best. While that can be a positive attribute, it can get them into trouble from time to time, and they often struggle to see things from someone else’s perspective.
Those who have loops in their prints, like type two, tend to be very calm, serene, laid back and relaxed people. They are warm and open, often empathizing with others, and easily make friends. Even though they are responsible to the fullest degree, they barely ever make a first move or take initiative, instead preferring to let others take the lead.
In addition, if they find work to be tedious or boring they will lose all interest in it and be depressed until they switch it up. It’s easy to tell how these people are feeling at any given moment because they are emotionally open and predictable. They also are often in very good, if not excellent, shape and health.
People with swirls on their fingerprints like those shown in type three are known for having short tempers. That’s because they are very independent and self-reflective, choosing to hide their deeply complex thoughts and feelings rather than tell them to anyone else. They often start several projects at once and yet rarely follow anything through to completion.
Even though their unpredictable nature never ceases to surprise others, they pick up on things quickly and can easily read and analyze their surroundings to their advantage. People with swirl patterns are the lone wolves of society and are more independent and distrusting of others. However, once you get to know them and earn their trust, you’ll learn they are witty and talented.
Take a moment to look at your fingerprints and the chart, then see what your finger tips reveal about your personality. All in all, this is a neat, fun, and different way to take a moment to yourself in which you can reflect upon, and dig a little deeper into, what makes you who you are. As always, have fun and enjoy!
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