Lovely Halfords worker helped me out

A Wonderful Experience at Halfords

I stopped by Halfords on my way home today to pick up some windscreen wipers. At the register, I opted out of the fitting service (£8 for the pair), but ten minutes later, I had to return because I couldn’t get the old ones off.

Fortunately, a helpful employee came outside, replaced one wiper, and showed me how to do the other myself. I tried, but my clumsy fingers just couldn’t manage it, so he kindly fitted that one for me too. I mentioned that I’d need to come back and pay for the fitting, but he waved it off and said I could just pay it forward by helping someone else instead.

Though it was just an $8 service, I was genuinely touched. Lately, I’ve encountered a lot of selfishness and negativity, so this act of kindness really lifted my spirits.

On my way back to my car, a man reversing into the space next to mine paused, rolled down his window, and thanked me.

Maybe things aren’t as bleak as I’ve thought. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for opportunities to pay it forward!