It wasn’t only until the end of January that I began to realize that I could do whatever I wanted as long as I’m not hurting anybody.

Let me explain.

For the longest time, I’ve always asked for permission.

Do you want this? Do you want that? Want me to get this for you? Do you want me to share this with you? Is it okay if I do this?

I was always asking to the point that I was never able to do what I wanted in the first place.

In the end, I ended up disappointing these people because they thought that I would get something for them even though they said ‘they didn’t want to.’

Where in fact, they do! This is what confuses me the most and as I contemplated this confusion.

I just began to think about it. How about, just doing it. Instead of just waiting for permission? It won’t hurt anybody. In fact, it’s a surprise! Why do I need to tell someone that I’m going to do something good for them?

Why do I always need to tell them something to ruin the surprise? I just don’t understand why I’m doing that!

So, as a challenge for this week, I would like to surprise people with simple gifts. I want to give back. It’s not because I have hidden motives, it’s just that I’m grateful for these people, and I’m willing to spend my money and resources for them because they helped me so much in the past.