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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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#charity #altruism #alms #almsdeeds #messianicjews #christianjews #2015
***DESIRED ALMSDEED to gladly receive: 1-WAY TRIP TO ISRAEL***
***ARE THERE ANY JEWS (Messianic-Christian) left IN THE WORLD?***
***I think all CHRISTIANS DESERVE A FREE TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND-ISRAEL :) ***
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*JANUARY-FEBRUARY*
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*OCTOBER*
In October, the locals of Lehi, and American Fork offered me food, liquid refreshment, tobacco (cigarette[s]), monies, gift card(s), meal ticket(s), Hotel room(s), ride(s), clothing, winter gear (sleeping bag[s]), travel pillow[s], newspaper(s), Religious book(s), help, Religious Church service information/suggestions, job information/suggestions, travel information/suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, another pair of panties, and another hand truck (luggage cart) [NOTE: For some odd reason, the sidewalks and bicycle lanes in Utah towns were so riddled with rocks that even 150 lb capacity hand truck tires couldn't take the beating.]
-LEHI, UT-
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered pizza (i.e., a pizza pie), and encouragement, also asked about my travel situation...I was approached, while I stood in line; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for my coffee refill'; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered 'to pay for my coffee refill'...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered 'to pay for my coffee refill'
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered a soda (Mountain Dew [glass bottle])...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies; 1 Mountain West Burrito [Mexican Burrito Restaurant] Employee (w/ an Associate), encountered before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Customer (w/ a few Children) [w/ a large stroller] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'; 1 ???Customer??? [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat alongside the building; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies; 1 Youth [w/ an Adult in a vehicle] offered money; 1 Customer offered monies; 1 Customer (who is a member of LDS) (w/ another Customer from California), encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after mentioning that they remembered me from Lindon (where they offered me a gift card [from Walmart]). Also, the Customer said that they were at the start of a road trip to Los Angeles, CA; 1 Customer (the aforementioned Customer from California [in parentheses]) offered food (i.e., a bag of "Chex Mix-Muddy Buddies"), also briefly inquired about my travel situation; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a beverage'; 1 Customer [on another day] offered coins (i.e., spare change in a large cup), after looking over my "Protest/Demonstration" notepad statement...soon after I exited the building
*Parking Lot of Dickey's Barbecue Pit [Barbecue Restaurant Chain]: 1 [w/ a motorcycle] offered monies, after asking, "Do you need anything?"...while I walked across the parking lot
*Firehouse Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE sandwich ('my sandwich of choice')...after I refilled an old water bottle at the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine
*Outside of Starbucks [Coffeehouse Chain] adjacent to Dickey's Barbecue Pit: 1 Dickey's Barbecue Pit Worker offered food (i.e., an extra meal [in a "To-Go" box]) (at the end of the business day)...after I entered the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer [on another day] offered food (warm croissant)...while I stood alongside the Coffeehouse (during a rainstorm); 1 ???Customer??? [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Do you need anything to eat?... So, where are you from?"...while I waited for the order line to subside (inside the Coffeehouse); 1 Customer offered a hot coffee, and monies; 1 Barista [on another day] offered a FREE beverage ('my beverage of choice'), also asked about my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 [w/ a van] [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "[Are you] traveling?"...while I stood just outside of the Coffeehouse; 1 [w/ a Youth in a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'food & water' (i.e., a granola bar, cookies, and bottled water [a bottle of the SCARY "Dasani" SCIENCE LAB ADDITIVES water...SADLY, after the water purification process, they add back MEDICINAL SALT to the basic H2O...so...perhaps it is a good replacement for over-the-counter EYE WASH?!]), and monies...while I sat in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (who is a member of a local Non-denominational Evangelical Church) [w/ a companion], encountered before, [on another day] offered a candy (chocolate candy), a ride (to a local Church service), and help (if needed), also asked about the status of my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi. Also, the Customer handed me a business card; 1 ???Customer??? [on another day] offered monies...while I leisurely stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 ???Customer??? [on another day] offered monies (to pay for coffee), after saying, "Here [is some money]! I would like to buy you another coffee."...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered a hot coffee, after asking, "Can I give you my cup of coffee?"...while I leisurely stood in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Parking Lot of a Strip Mall Property: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a hot beverage (fortunately, it was 'my beverage of choice' from Starbucks)...while I walked across the parking lot towards 7-Eleven
*Outside of Maceys [Grocery Store Chain] adjacent to Pizza Hut [Pizza Restaurant Chain]: 1 Shopper offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., doughnuts, and a bottle of soda)...while I plucked rocks out of the tires of my hand truck (luggage cart); 1 ???Pizza Hut Customer??? [w/ a bicycle] offered tater tots (from Arctic Circle [Fast-Food Chain])...while I sat (on an outdoor bench); 1 Pizza Hut Customer [in a vehicle w/ a Child] [on another day] offered pizza (i.e., a pizza pie from Pizza Hut)...while I used FREE WiFi
*Outside of Chevron/Top Stop Convenience Store [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Paco's Tacos Mexican Food [Mexican Restaurant]: 1 Local [who wore a BYU sweater] offered monies, and encouragement, also asked about my travel story...while I used FREE WiFi; 1 (w/ a group in a vehicle that displayed a California license plate) [on another day] offered coins ('spare change'), also asked about my travel story
*Outside of KFC-Pizza Hut [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' also asked about my travel situation...while I sat on my hiking gear
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*Outside of KFC/Pizza Hut: 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup) said that I was "Trespassed" from the KFC, because "A FEW" called (the Police) and said that I harassed Customers for money...while I stood outside of the Restaurant. In response to the unfounded accusation, I denied the FALSE WITNESS of "A FEW," who unjustifiably accused me of PANHANDLING (w/o even handling 'A SIGN'...or...'A PAN').
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*Phillips 66/7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Wendy's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food,' and encouragement (to have good luck on my travels)...while I walked towards the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine (to refill a few water bottles); 1 Wendy's Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies (to pay for food), also inquired about my travel situation...while I sat (w/ a cup of coffee) at an in-store Dining table; 1 Wendy's Worker offered a meal, and encouragement; 1 Customer offered monies...while I finished off a "Frosty" dessert (from Wendy's); 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my requested coffee refill'). [NOTE: Ironically, it was the "FREE Coffee" special offer week for Customers w/ smartphones who download the 7-Eleven app, yet I don't carry a phone.]
*Outside of Jack and Jill Lanes [Bowling Alley]: 1 Local (w/ a Youth) offered monies (to pay for a Hotel room stay), and additional help (in the future, if needed), after inquiring about my sleeping arrangements for the night, before handing me their contact information, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I calmly sat on one side of the building (facing Maceys). Lastly, the Local said that they would try to offer me more charity (such as food) in the future; 1 group [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered sandwiches (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), and a hoodie (sweatshirt)...soon after I stepped out of my tent (to pack out) just outside of the building (after camping overnight)
*Chevron/Top Stop Convenience Store [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Paco's Tacos Mexican Food: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food' (from Paco's Tacos), also briefly asked about my travel situation...while I ate some popcorn; 1 Customer, encountered before, offered 'to pay for a drink'...while I waited to pick up an order from Paco's Tacos; 1 Local Police Officer, encountered before, offered monies
*Outside of Phillips 66/7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Wendy's: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered a sandwich (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), and coins ('spare change')...while I stood (and waited for my laptop to switch into hibernation mode); 1 offered a sandwich (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]); 1 Wendy's "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ Children] [on another day] offered a sandwich (from Wendy's)...while I sat behind the building
*Parking Lot of Maceys [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Local (who is an Associate of a Local Police Officer) offered monies, after mentioning that I was noticed (on a previous day) at the nearby Chevron/Top Stop Gas Station...while I readjusted my hiking gear on my hand truck (luggage cart)
*850 East near Lehi High School [Public School]: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked Northward
*Dickey's Barbecue Pit: 2 Workers [on more than 1 occasion] offered FREE food (i.e., an order of food)...after I placed an order
*Outside of Dickey's Barbecue Pit adjacent to Starbucks: 1 Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer offered monies...while I leisurely walked about the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 ???Local??? [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (i.e., a fruit, and candy ["M&M's" in a cup]), after asking, "So, what do you need? Do you need anything?"; 1 Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "[Hey!] Do you need anything?"...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered monies, also asked about my travel story...while I finished off a piece of MY OWN BREAD (for the day) in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water'...while I calmly sat in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 ???Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer??? [on another day] offered a gift card (from Starbucks); 3 LDS Missionaries offered a gift card, Religious book (the "Book of Mormon"), Religious Church service information/suggestions (w/ an invitation to a Sunday Church service), and encouragement, after asking about my travel story. The LDS Missionaries inquired about my current understanding of the "Book of Mormon," pointed out certain passages from the book, and encouraged me to study the book. Then, I pulled out my LDS published Bible, because I understood more about the real "Word of God." Lastly, 1 of the 3 LDS Missionaries invited me to attend a Sunday Church service.
*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 Youth (w/ a group) offered a cinnamon roll...while I used FREE WiFi in the Outdoor Dining Area of a Strip Mall Property; 1 Teenager [on another day] offered an iced coffee (i.e., the remaining iced coffee in a Starbucks Cup); 1 Youth [on another day] offered 'food & water' (i.e., a sandwich, and bottled water from [a certain Sandwich Chain])...while I sat in the Outdoor Dining Area of a Strip Mall Property; 1 Teenager (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered a cigarette (if wanted), and monies (to pay for a drink)...while I leisurely walked about the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Traveler (who started traveling around the United States as a teenager) [on another day] offered money (to pay for food), before "requesting my Facebook page link" and "handing me their Facebook page link," also inquired about my travel story...while I sat in the Outdoor Dining Area. The Traveler also expressed interest in topics about Israel, Christianity, and Islam. Afterwards, they asked me to point out an inspirational Bible passage. So, I opened my Bible, and pointed out the passage "1 John 2:15,17" since it relates to my "Religious Resolution" (to reduce dependence on Worldly Goods); 1 Cubby's Worker offered help (if needed), and travel information/suggestions (e.g., information about a discount tickets travel website), also asked about my travel situation
*Outside of an UNDER CONSTRUCTION Strip Mall Retail Space adjacent to SLABpizza [Pizza Restaurant] (a new location): 1 Vivint Solar [Solar Energy Company] Employee [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and meal tickets (for a few local Restaurants)...while I used FREE WiFi alongside the recently developed Strip Mall Property; 1 Vivint [Home Security, Home Automation, and Energy Management Services Provider] Employee (who is a member of LDS) offered a meal ticket (for a few local Restaurants), also asked about my travel story; 1 Vivint Employee [who wore a Detroit Tigers (Professional Baseball Team) baseball cap] [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered meal tickets (for a few local Restaurants)
*Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ 2 Co-workers) offered 'to pay for a cookie' ('my ordered cookie'); 1 Worker [on another day] offered a FREE cookie ('my ordered cookie'); 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered a beverage ('my ordered bottled beverage')
*Outside of Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Owner (who is originally from Chicago) offered 'food & beverage,' a gift card, 'to pay for a meal' (from the Smashburger next door), and encouragement, also asked about my travel story...while I attempted to connect to the FREE WiFi just outside of the Sandwich Shop; 1 ???Local??? (who traveled to Israel, over a decade ago) [in a vehicle] offered help (if needed), and encouragement (???to have good luck on my travels, and [to remain confident, because] they would keep me in their prayers???), also asked about my travel situation; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered a meal (w/o beverage)...then a Worker handed me the additional bag of food, while I spoke w/ a Customer (who offered me money, inside the Sandwich Shop)
*Starbucks: $$$2 Baristas [on separate occasions] offered newspapers (end-of-day newspapers)...after I asked if/when the newspapers were trashed$$$; 1 Barista [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill')
*Outside of Costa Vida [Mexican Grill Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker [in work attire] offered a cookie, after asking, "Do you want a cookie? Here's a cookie."...soon after I entered the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Cubby's Worker [in work attire] offered food (in a "To-Go" box)...while I used FREE WiFi. [NOTE: It was coincidental, because I actually planned to make a visit to Cubby's w/ my new gift card.]; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I sat just outside of the Restaurant; 1 Customer [on another day] offered food (i.e., granola bars, and candy)...while I stood just outside of the Restaurant
*Outside of Popeyes [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a piece of chicken, and beverage), and more food (in the future, if needed)...while I walked towards the main entry doors
*Parking Lot Entry Lane of a Shopping Area near Pizza Studio [Pizza Restaurant]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I crossed the parking lot
*Smashburger [Gourmet Hamburger Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered monies, and 'to pay for my beverage'...after I ordered a bottled beverage
*North Thanksgiving Way in Lone Peak Retail [Shopping Area] near Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 ???Del Taco Customer??? [in a vehicle] offered a taco...while I walked towards Club House Dr
*Parking Lot of Lehi Marketplace [Shopping Area] near GNC [Health & Nutrition Retail Company]: 1 GNC Customer (who is a former Homeless Person) [w/ Children in a vehicle] offered monies, 'to pay for food & water' (from GNC), and encouragement, also asked about my travel situation...while I walked across the parking lot
*Lowe's [Home Improvement Store]: 1 Store Associate offered a trash bag, after asking, "Can you use this [trash bag]?"...while I spoke w/ another Store Associate; 1 Store Associate offered monies; 1 ???Store Associate??? offered food (i.e., baked goods from Great Harvest Bread Co. [Bakery])...while I used a stall in the Ladies restroom
*Cubby's Chicago Beef: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for my meal'...soon after I placed an order; 1 Customer offered monies, and encouragement, after asking about my travel story...while I waited to pick up an order
*Alley Path Between Mo' Bettah Hawaiian Style [Hawaiian Restaurant Chain] and Mountain West Burrito [Mexican Burrito Restaurant] (a recently closed location): 1 Mo' Bettah Customer (w/ a companion) offered food (i.e., the remaining chicken from a meal)...while I walked along a side path between the two Restaurants
*Del Taco: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered monies, also asked about my travel story...while I put some money together, before I placed an order
*Outside of Smashburger: 1 Worker offered FREE food (hamburger), monies, and a coupon...while I sat alongside the Restaurant
*Outside of Potbelly: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a cookie, and bottled beverage)...while I used the FREE WiFi
*Outside of Pizza Studio [Pizza Restaurant]: 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for pizza) ...while I waited for my laptop to recharge (w/ an outdoor power outlet)
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant] adjacent to JDawgs [Gourmet Hot Dog Restaurant]: 1 Customer (w/ Children) offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I confidently stood alongside the Restaurant. [NOTE: As usual, the Restaurant was packed, so the Workers seemed very busy and distracted. Well...I REQUESTED a "To-Go" container for 'my soup and sandwich,' and the Worker, who put together my soup bowl, seemed to favorably respond to MY REQUEST...yet, the Workers at the register just placed most of the food on trays, and walked the remaining food to a Dining Room table...at a Dining Room table, I noticed that the Workers NEGLECTED TO PLACE MY FOOD IN A "To-Go" CONTAINER (AS REQUESTED)...so, I returned to the register, and REQUESTED a "To-Go" container (i.e., the most popular daily combo "To-Go" container) for 'my soup and sandwich'...oddly, the Cashier only handed off a small dessert container, in spite of MY REQUEST for a standard "To-Go" container...back at a Dining Room table, while I attempted to carry away my food, the soup spilled onto my jacket, pants, shoes, and purse. So...I'll end this NOTE w/ a courageous PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK above the SOILED OUTFIT.]
*Parking Lot of Lone Peak Retail [Shopping Area] near JDawgs: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked across the parking lot, after leaving Cafe Zupas. [NOTE: After the SOILED CHARITABLE MOMENT at Cafe Zupas, I was blessed to gladly receive half a C-note-bucks worth of "Time & Effort," while I demonstrated DIGNIFIED push cart (hand truck) finesse across a parking lot.]
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Family Dollar [Discount Retail Store]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered monies (to pay for food), and encouragement...while I exited a bus
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*Outside of Chevron/Top Stop Convenience Store [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Paco's Tacos Mexican Food: 1 Top Stop Owner requested my departure from the area, after asking, "Do you need any help?... Go on [and] get out of here! Get your things and leave!"...while I used FREE WiFi. [NOTE: Although, the Workers permitted my occasional respite alongside the building, the Owner was frankly not as generous.]
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*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Great Harvest Bread Co. [Bakery]: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus] offered candies (Halloween Celebration candies)
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Corner of 900 West & State Street/US-89 (U.S. Highway 89) near IHOP Restaurant: 1 ???Local???, encountered before, offered monies...while I waited to cross the street at a traffic light
*Zapplz [Caramel Apples & Treats - Candy Store]: 2 Owners (who are members of LDS), encountered many times before, offered a sweet treat (caramel apple), and sleeping bag (cold weather sleeping bag), also asked about the status of my travel situation
*Outside of Firehouse Subs: 1 Customer (w/ a Child) offered a bag of chips...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a meal, and gift card, also asked about my travel story...while I sat in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Outside of an UNDER CONSTRUCTION Strip Mall Retail Space (a future location of Chipotle Mexican Grill [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]) adjacent to The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain] (a new location): 1 The Habit Worker offered help (if needed), while they rolled trash towards a dumpster...while I sat alongside the recently developed Strip Mall Property; 2 Locals (who are BYU Alumni) [in a vehicle w/ Children] offered monies, a travel pillow, a Hotel room stay (for the night), a ride (to a local Hotel), job information (about an IT job website, where one can make some quick money to cover travel expenses to Israel), and encouragement; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered monies, and said, "Go get yourself something to eat!"
*#UNDISCLOSED#: 2 Locals (the aforementioned BYU Alumni) offered a Religious book (the "Book of Mormon") (w/ a "Thank You" note)...then I noticed that the "Book of Mormon" and a "Thank You" note were nicely placed just outside my Hotel room door, in the morning
*Outside of Arby's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I sat alongside the Restaurant (under an overhead awning, during a rainstorm); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered a meal...while I used FREE WiFi; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a group] offered monies, also asked about my travel situation...while I sat just outside of the Restaurant
*Outside of a Strip Mall across from Alpine Credit Union: 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat alongside a Strip Mall (to get overnight shelter under an overhead awning, during a heavy rainstorm)
*Outside of The Home Depot: 1 ???Shopper??? offered monies, also asked about my travel story...while I walked across the front of the Store
*Firehouse Subs: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered monies...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Youth [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a meal [w/ beverage], and dessert)...while I calmly sat on my hiking gear alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ a Child) offered monies, and 'to pay for food & water'...while I used the FREE WiFi
*500 North near Les Schwab Tire Center [Tire Shop]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies, also asked about my travel situation...while I walked towards Beans & Brews; 1 [in a vehicle] offered a ride, also asked about my travel situation
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*NOVEMBER*
In November, the locals of Lehi, American Fork, South Jordan, Sandy, Provo, and Draper offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), loyalty card(s) (punch card[s]), coupon card(s), care package(s) (candy, knit cap[s], socks, puzzle book[s], etc.), winter gear (coat[s], and pants), coffee tumbler(s) (travel mug[s]), facial tissue, toe warmers, Religious/Inspirational card(s), lodging, Hotel room(s), temporary shelter, ride(s), help, employment contacts, Shelter information/suggestions, Religious information/suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, a hooded sweater, a new coat (that I purchased w/ my own money, since I really desired a longer length Women's coat), a belt, and another pair of boots (because my other pair of boots [that cost over half a $$$ C-note from Famous Footwear Shoe Store] couldn't SOLELY take the everyday BEATING from the ROCK RIDDLED ROADS OF UTAH)
-LEHI, UT-
*Starbucks: 1 Barista, encountered before, offered a FREE hot beverage ("on the house")...after I ordered a hot beverage; 2 Baristas [on separate occasions] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill')
*Dickey's Barbecue Pit: 1 ???Day Manager???, encountered many times before, offered a gift card (w/ my order); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for my meal'...soon after I placed an order; 1 Worker [on another day] offered a coupon card
*Corner of Main Street & 1350 East: 1 [in a vehicle] offered food (i.e., the remaining meal in a box from Firehouse Subs)...I was approached, while I walked Westward
*Outside of Phillips 66/7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Wendy's: 1 offered monies (to pay for food), after asking, "Shouldn't you be inside...getting some food? [Here's some money.] Go inside, and get yourself some food."...while I leisurely stood just outside of the building; 1 Wendy's Customer (encountered earlier inside the Restaurant) offered monies, after asking about my travel situation; 1 Wendy's "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a sandwich, and "Frosty" dessert from Wendy's)...while I used FREE WiFi; 1 Wendy's Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered salad (i.e., a few 'side salads')...while I finished off a bag of chips; 1 offered 'to pay for a beverage,' after asking, "Do you need anything?"; 1 Wendy's Customer offered monies, a loyalty card (i.e., a punch card [to pick up a FREE meal] from a local Restaurant), and employment contacts (if needed), after asking about my travel story...while I used FREE WiFi; 1 [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered money...while I stood behind the building; 2 Locals [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for a coffee tumbler & hot beverage' (i.e., a travel mug w/ a FREE hot beverage refill), also asked about my travel story...while I sat alongside the building
*Phillips 66/7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Wendy's: 1 Wendy's Customer (who is a former Mormon, and current member of a "Bible based" Church) [w/ a large group] offered 'to pay for a meal' (from Wendy's), and encouragement, after asking about my travel story, before handing me a Church promotional business card...while I calmly sat at an in-store Dining table; 1 Wendy's Customer (who was a companion of the aforementioned Wendy's Customer) offered monies, and encouragement; 1 [on another day] offered a gift card (from Wendy's)...soon after I exited the Ladies restroom; 1 ???Manager???, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my requested coffee refill')
*Underneath Veterans Memorial Highway/I-15 [Bridge Overpass] on Main Street: 1 Panhandler, encountered many times before, offered food (e.g., chips, and candy), and coins ('spare change')...while I walked Eastward
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*Outside of Jack and Jill Lanes [Bowling Alley]: 1 Local Police Officer (w/ over 3 backup vehicles) issued me a verbal trespass from the Jack & Jill Lanes...while I prepared to pack out of my tent just outside of the building (after camping overnight)
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*Outside of an UNDER CONSTRUCTION Strip Mall Retail Space adjacent to SLABpizza [Pizza Restaurant] (a new location): 1 Utahn (who resides in Provo) offered monies, and help (if needed), after they mentioned that they recently saw me in Provo, also asked about my travel situation...while I used FREE WiFi
*eggrollin'! - Authentic Filipino Lumpia on Wheels [Food Truck] on Ashton Boulevard near XanGo [Juice Manufacturer]: 2 eggrollin'! Workers [in a pickup truck] offered food (in a "To-Go" box)...while I walked Northward
*Outside of Dickey's Barbecue Pit adjacent to Starbucks: 1 Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer offered a hot beverage, and monies...while I leisurely walked about the Outdoor Dining Area
*Outside of Starbucks: 2 Customers (each) offered a hot beverage...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a sandwich (i.e., the remaining half of a Vegetarian sandwich from Cafe Zupas)
*Maple Loop Drive past Carl's Jr. [Hardee's affiliated Fast-Food Chain] near Popeyes: 2 Locals (who are members of a local Non-denominational Evangelical Church), encountered before, offered 'to pay for a meal' (from Popeyes), after mentioning that they remembered me from a recent encounter at the nearby Starbucks, also asked about the status of my travel situation...while I walked Northward towards Popeyes
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer (who is a member of LDS) [w/ a companion in a vehicle], encountered before, offered monies, and Religious information (about "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"), after mentioning that they remembered me from a past encounter at the Chick-fil-A in American Fork, also inquired about the status of my travel situation...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking about my travel story...while I sat alongside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered coins ('spare change'), after asking about my travel situation
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker offered 'to pay for any in-store items'...while I stood near a back door; 1 ???Construction Worker??? [in a work uniform] offered monies, after asking, "Are you OK [emphasis added]? Do you need any help?... Are you 'on the streets'?"...after I rinsed out my 7-Eleven coffee tumbler at a sink; 1 Worker offered more "Time & Space" (temporary shelter) inside the building (to stay out of the cold weather)...while I stood near a back door; 1 ???Construction Worker??? (the aforementioned) [in a work uniform], encountered earlier that night, offered temporary shelter (in a travel trailer, for the season)...while I sat on my hiking gear near a back door
*Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Worker offered additional food (e.g., chicken)...after I placed an order (for fries)
*Outside of Arby's: 1 offered toe warmers (i.e., a few packs of "Little Hotties" w/ a Religious/Inspirational message attached)...while I finished off a meal (from Cubby's); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'
*Outside of Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 [w/ a Child in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for a meal,' also asked about my travel situation...soon after I entered the Outdoor Dining Area; 2 Customers (each) offered monies...while I finished off a meal at an Outdoor Dining table
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Zapplz [Caramel Apples & Treats - Candy Store]: 1 Owner (who is a member of LDS), encountered many times before, offered a FREE sweet treat; 1 Owner (the aforementioned) [on another day] offered a FREE sweet treat, and additional 'food & beverage' (for breakfast), after asking about the status of my travel situation; 2 Owners, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a winter coat, and pants
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Manager (w/ a Trainee) offered water...while I attempted to connect to the FREE WiFi; 1 Customer (w/ Children) offered a sandwich
*Cafe Zupas: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered 'to pay for my food'...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation
*Outside of Cafe Zupas: 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies, also asked about my travel story...while I sat alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer offered monies (to pay for food), after asking, "Would you like to go get yourself a bowl of soup [with this money]?"; 1 Worker [on another day] offered soup; 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered food (i.e., soup, bread, and a chocolate covered strawberry)...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'
*The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain] (a new location): 1 Worker offered a FREE burger...while I finished off an order of fries (purchased earlier)
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space (a former location of Hut no. 8 [Used Clothing Store]): 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, and facial tissue (i.e., a pocket size facial tissue pack)...while I stood alongside the vacant space
*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 Local (who is a member of a local Church) offered a care package (e.g., candy, toiletries, pocket size facial tissue, a knit cap, socks, washcloth, puzzle book, etc.)...while I prepared to leave the area (in the morning), after packing away my tent; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered a hot beverage (???from a local Gas Station???), cookies, and a Religious/Inspirational card...soon after I pitched my tent (to camp overnight); 1 Local [on another day] offered monies, and Shelter information/suggestions...while I prepared to leave the area (in the morning)
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 offered monies, after asking, "Have you been on the road for [a] long [period of time]? Where are you going? Well, see if [this money will] help."...while I prepared to leave the area
*Outside of Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Local (who is a Christian, and originally from Mexico) [w/ a group] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' also asked about my travel story...soon after I placed down my hiking gear around an Outdoor Dining table
*Outside of an UNDER CONSTRUCTION Strip Mall Retail Space (a future location of Chipotle Mexican Grill) adjacent to The Habit Burger Grill (a new location) near Firehouse Subs: 1 Firehouse Subs Customer offered 'to pay for a meal' (from Firehouse Subs)...while I sat alongside the recently developed Strip Mall Property
*Firehouse Subs: 1 Customer offered monies...while I waited for a sandwich (purchased earlier)
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*Firehouse Subs: 1 Manager explained that the Property Manager NO LONGER WANTED ME ON THEIR PROPERTY, and warned that they would call the Police if I'd return to the Property...then I was showed "THE FIREHOUSE SUBS BOOT" soon after the Manager handed me a sandwich (purchased earlier)
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*Outside of an UNDER CONSTRUCTION Strip Mall Retail Space (a future location of Chipotle Mexican Grill) adjacent to The Habit Burger Grill (a new location) near Firehouse Subs: 1 Local Police Officer issued me a verbal "Trespass Warning" from "Woodbury Corp" [Real Estate Developer], and said that I WAS NO LONGER ALLOWED ON ANY "Woodbury Corp" PROPERTIES...while I finished off a sandwich alongside the recently developed Strip Mall Property. [NOTE: Wow! It seems like I was just OUSTED FROM AMERICAN FORK w/ an UPROOTED WOODEN PITCHFORK...DARN!]
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-SOUTH JORDAN, UT-
*Walmart [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered a ride...while I sat (on a bench) in an entryway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered fruit (bananas)...while I sat (w/ a Sudoku puzzle book) (on a bench); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Are you homeless?"...while I stood in an entryway
*11400 South near Veterans Memorial Highway/I-15 Interchange: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a ride...while I walked Westward
*Sam's Club [Large Retail Wholesale Warehouse Chain]: 1 Store Associate, encountered many times before, offered a sandwich...while I walked towards a bench inside the entryway; 1 Club Member (who is a local Real Estate Agent) offered monies, 'to pay for a meal' (from a Restaurant), a Hotel room stay (for the night), ride, and encouragement (they wanted to make sure that I could stay out of the cold for the night), after mentioning that they noticed me at the nearby Walmart on a previous day, also asked about my travel story...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 Club Member (w/ a group) [on another day] offered a ride...while I finished off some food (on a bench) inside the entryway; 1 Club Member offered pie (i.e., a FREE slice of pie from a sample table inside the Store)...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 Club Member (w/ a group) offered lodging (in their home, for the night). [NOTE: I appreciated the offer, yet I made sure to explain that I DID NOT STAY IN OTHERS' HOUSES (in the neighborhoods of strangers). However, I could stay in temporary lodging areas (such as Campgrounds, Hotels, Motels, etc.).]; 1 Cafe Worker [on another day] offered a FREE drink...after I placed an order at the in-store Cafe; 1 Store Associate, encountered many times before, offered more "Time & Space" inside the entryway
*UTA FrontRunner [Commuter Rail Train] South Jordan Station: 1 Local offered monies, and help (to move my hiking gear back onto my hand truck [luggage cart]), after asking about my travel situation...soon after I exited a train
-SANDY, UT-
*Outside of Starbucks: 1 Customer offered a hot coffee...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered a beverage ('my beverage of choice')...while I used the FREE WiFi
*Outside of Freebirds World Burrito [Burrito Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered monies, and a coupon card...while I briskly walked away from the Restaurant (after I made a necessary visit to the Ladies restroom inside the Restaurant)
*Outside of Daylight Donuts [Doughnut Shop] adjacent to Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain] and Game Stop [Video Game Store]: 1 Customer offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a doughnut, and juice)...while I stood alongside the Doughnut Shop; 1 Child (w/ another Child) offered monies, and said, "I hope [that money] helps!"; 1 Beans & Brews Customer (who is a local Backpacker) [on another day] offered monies, after saying, "Coffee!"; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a doughnut'; 1 Beans & Brews Customer [on another day] offered a hot beverage; 1 Beans & Brews Customer offered monies; 1 Customer [on another day] offered coins ('spare change'), after asking, "[Do] you want some more [money]?... You bet!"; 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered monies
*Behind Sleep Number [Mattress Store]: 1 ???Local Worker??? [in work attire] offered monies...while I sat (in the sunlight) behind the building
*Outside of Beans & Brews: 1 Customer (who is a local Backpacker), encountered before, offered monies (to pay for coffee)...while I put together some money for a coffee refill
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*Scheels [Sporting Goods Store Chain]: 1 Store Manager demanded me to leave the Store, after frankly stating, "We can't have you here with all this stuff. You must go down stairs and exit through the front doors."...while I looked towards a gun showcase from an upper-level Cafe. [NOTE: This was not the first time that the Store Manager asked me to "cut it short" at the Scheels. On previous occasions, I was asked to leave the entryway Lobby areas, even though I usually just quietly sit and enjoy the air conditioning. So, I sense PECULIAR BACKPACKER DISCRIMINATION.]
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*11400 South past Freebirds World Burrito: 1 Freebirds Worker, encountered before, offered a FREE burrito (pork burrito... :( ), after explaining that a Customer (who was offered the burrito as charity) walked away from the Restaurant without the burrito...after I crossed State St. [NOTE: It was coincidental, because earlier I pondered making a visit to the Freebirds, but decided to just continue on the "straight and leveled walking path of least resistance." Besides, a trip to the Restaurant would have required a walk downhill to an 114 - One Fourteen (Shopping Area) entryway sidewalk, just to loop back around.]
*Freebirds World Burrito: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered additional food (sample cup of chicken) (w/ my order)...after I mentioned that I don't prefer to eat pork (for kosher reasons), yet I 'used to eat a lot of' chicken
*Starbucks: 1 Barista, encountered before, offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill')
*Parking Lot Exit of [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 ???Local??? [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., the leftovers from a Holiday dinner, and cans of soda)...while I walked Eastward
*Daylight Donuts: 1 Customer (w/ a Youth) offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a doughnut, and hot beverage), and monies...while I used FREE WiFi
*BA Texas BBQ [Barbecue Restaurant]: 1 Shift Leader offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., additional food [???"for the road"???], and a FREE beverage ["on the house"]), also asked about my travel situation...after I placed an order
*Auto Mall Drive/130 West past Costco [Large Retail Wholesale Warehouse Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I walked uphill
-PROVO, UT-
*Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker offered coins ('spare change'), after asking about my travel story...while I attempted to pay for a coffee
*Outside of Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' and a ride, after asking about my travel situation...while I used FREE WiFi; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, and said, "Go get yourself [something warm] to drink!"...while I calmly sat alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies (to pay for a beverage); 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered a coin ('spare change')
*Outside of Wendy's: 1 Customer offered monies...while I sat behind the Restaurant
*Outside of At Home [Home Decor Retail Chain]: 1 Worker (who is a member of LDS) offered more "Time & Space" inside the Store (before closing), after inquiring about my travel story...soon after I exited the Store
-DRAPER, UT-
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*#UNDISCLOSED#: 2 Local Police Officers issued me a verbal "Trespass Warning" from a Strip Mall Property...while I rested inside my pitched tent just outside of a vacant space
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*Zurchers [Party Store Chain] adjacent to Whole Foods Market [Grocery Store]: 1 Worker offered a hot chocolate (from the Whole Foods Market next door)...while I sat inside the entryway (to get some heat, while it snowed outside)
*Whole Foods Market [Grocery Store]: 1 Food Services Worker offered a FREE coffee ("on the house")...after I ordered a coffee
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*DECEMBER*
In December, the locals of Sandy, Lehi, South Jordan, and Draper offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), coupon(s), discount(s), gift(s) (candy, coffee tumbler[s], socks, etc.), care package(s) (granola bars, candy, etc.), blanket[s], gloves, toilet tissue, lodging, temporary shelter, help, seasonal travel information/suggestions, LDS information/suggestions, and encouragement.
-SANDY, UT-
*Outside of Daylight Donuts adjacent to Beans & Brews near BA Texas BBQ: 1 offered money...I was approached, while I stood alongside the Doughnut Shop; 1 Taco Time [Fast-Food Chain] Worker [w/ a skateboard], encountered before, offered monies, after mentioning that they noticed me on a previous day inside the Taco Time Restaurant (across the street in Draper), also asked about my travel situation; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'food & beverage' (from the Beans & Brews next door), winter travel information/suggestions (to travel Southern Utah, during the Winter months), and encouragement ([the future is bright, because] things were looking up for [me]); 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (to pay for a sandwich), and said, "Go get yourself a sandwich!"; 1 Beans & Brews Customer [on another day] offered monies, and a gift card (from Beans & Brews), after saying, "Excuse Me. I have a [certain amount on a gift card] left for [the Beans & Brews] here, and $$$ dollars left to get a sandwich."; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a hot beverage (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), before saying, "I just want you to stay warm!"; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies; 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered sweet treats (i.e., a few bags of Holiday popcorn, and Holiday pretzel treats); 2 Travelers (who are from New York and California) offered a doughnut (from Daylight Donuts), and 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the nearby BA Texas BBQ), after asking about my travel story. 1 of the 2 Travelers mentioned that they are Jewish and from Israel, yet a convert to Catholicism. [NOTE: Perhaps, my new 'simple-dimple' "I Keira Renae Johnson CONFESS that JESUS CHRIST is LORD GOD IN FLESH" handmade sticker (displayed on a back-flap of my hiking backpack) was eye-catching enough to rightfully elevate "The Spirit of Giving."]; 1 [on another day] offered a sweet treat (can of 'Candy Cane Brittle'); 1 Beans & Brews Customer (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Beans & Brews)
*Outside of Beans & Brews: 1 Local offered 'food & beverage,' also asked about my travel story...while I stood just outside of the Coffeehouse; 1 Daylight Donuts Customer [on another day] offered a doughnut; 1 offered monies, before saying, "I hope times get better for you!"; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for hot cocoa); 1 Child [w/ a group in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a care package (e.g., granola bars, peanuts, candy, a promotional postcard for the LDS published Holy Bible, etc.)
*Beans & Brews: 1 BA Texas BBQ Shift Leader (w/ a Co-worker), encountered before, offered coins ('spare change')...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 Barista, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered FREE 'food & beverage' (i.e., cookie samples, and a coffee)...after I walked towards the front counter to request a coffee refill; 1 Barista (who would soon be off to College, and used to work at the Beans & Brews in American Fork, too), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill, and Holiday gift (e.g., a coffee tumbler [travel mug], candy, socks, etc.); 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered monies...then a Barista informed me of the charitable donation; 1 Barista, encountered many times before, offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill')
*Sinclair/ProStop [Gas Station/Convenience Store] (a former location of ProStop [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Paco's Tacos Mexican Food [Mexican Restaurant]): 1 Worker [on more than 1 occasion] offered food (i.e., the remaining breakfast food in the hot case); 1 Customer [on another day] offered money...while I finished off a "To-Go" box of garlic bread
*The Training Table [Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered monies, also asked about my travel story...while I walked towards the Ladies restroom (after finishing off an order of fries)
*Outside of Starbucks: 1 Customer (who is a local Backpacker), encountered many times before, offered monies (to pay for coffee)...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (who is a member of a local Non-denominational Christian Church) (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered a beverage ('my beverage of choice'), after mentioning that they noticed me on a previous day, before saying, "You were on my heart.", also asked about my travel story; 1 Customer [on another day] offered an iced beverage (as a gift for the Holiday); 1 Freebirds World Burrito Customer [on another day] offered a care package (e.g., a gift card from [an international Fast-Food Chain], 'body & hand warmers,' candy, LDS Christmas/Inspirational card, etc.); 1 Customer [on another day] offered a gift card; 1 Barista (who was on-duty inside the Coffeehouse), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE hot beverage ('my beverage of choice')...then another Barista (w/ a companion) informed me of the charitable donation
*Starbucks: 2 Baristas [on more than 1 occasion] offered a FREE hot coffee...after I requested hot water (to use w/ my Starbucks Reusable Cup and instant coffee); 1 Customer (w/ an off-duty Barista [in casual clothing], and a group) [on another day] offered a hot beverage ('my beverage of choice'), before saying, "Merry Christmas!"...while I waited in line to request hot water; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered a hot beverage ('my beverage of choice'), before saying, "Merry Christmas! Stay warm!"...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 Barista (w/ a Co-worker), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE beverage ('my beverage of choice')...after I requested a coffee refill
*Parking Lot Entry Lane of a Shopping Area near BA Texas BBQ: 1 BA Texas BBQ Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (i.e., the remaining 'Mac & Cheese' [in a large container] from BA Texas BBQ)...while I walked across the parking lot; 1 ???Local??? (who is a former Wanderer) [on another day] offered monies
*IHOP Restaurant: 1 ???Manager??? offered a FREE cup of hot chocolate...while I paid the Waitress (after I finished off a "FREE Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity Pancakes" Anniversary coupon meal)
*BA Texas BBQ: 1 Shift Leader, encountered many times before, offered additional food...after I placed an order; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a discount
*Outside of Sinclair/ProStop [Gas Station/Convenience Store] (a former location of ProStop/Paco's Tacos Mexican Food): 1 ???Customer??? offered monies...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, also asked about my travel story
*Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant]: 1 ???Manager??? offered additional food (garlic bread) (w/ my order)
*OfficeMax [Office Supplies Store]: 1 ???Manager??? (w/ a Co-worker) offered more "Time & Space" (temporary shelter) inside the Store (among the office furniture)...while I used the FREE WiFi near the shopping cart stall (after picking up a print at the "Copy & Print Depot" desk)
*Outside of OfficeMax: 1 Shopper (who is a member of LDS) offered monies, LDS information/suggestions (e.g., information about the "Book of Mormon," and suggestion to meet up w/ Mormon Missionaries [because certain of them travel to Israel]), and encouragement, also asked about my travel story...soon after I worked my rain cover over my hiking backpack (as it rained outside)
*Wendy's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered food (i.e., a bowl of chili)...while I finished off a meal (purchased earlier)
*Starbucks ("Drive-Thru" Location): 1 Barista, encountered many times before, offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill'); 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered a hot beverage ('my beverage of choice'), after asking, "Are you homeless?" also inquired about my travel story...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 Customer (who was a companion of the aforementioned Customer) offered monies, by saying, "[Here's money] for the road!"
*Corner of a Shopping Area near Supercuts [Hair Salon]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a care package (e.g., 'Chicken Salad w/ Crackers' ['Ready to Eat' pack], a fruit cup, bottled water, etc.), after asking, "Are you waiting on a ride?"...while I calmly stood w/ my hiking gear
*Outside of Best Buy [Consumer Electronics Chain]: 2 Shoppers (who are a Couple) [w/ Children in a vehicle] offered a meal (i.e., a combo meal [w/ a hot coffee] from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), after asking, "Are you waiting on a ride?"...while I calmly sat alongside the Store
*Freebirds World Burrito [Burrito Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered food (i.e., chips w/ a FREE dipping sauce upgrade from salsa)...after I ordered a "2 Taco Combo" (the suggested combo of the day); 1 Customer (w/ a Spouse) offered food (i.e., the remaining 'chips & queso' from a meal), monies, lodging (i.e., a FREE stay in their home for the Holiday), and encouragement (to wish me a "Merry Christmas"), after asking about my travel situation. I appreciated the consideration, yet I explained that I DID NOT STAY IN OTHERS' HOUSES (in the neighborhoods of strangers). Lastly, the Customer offered a business card.
*State Street & 11000 South near Sinclair/ProStop [Gas Station/Convenience Store] (a former location of ProStop/Paco's Tacos Mexican Food): 1 ???Local??? [w/ a pickup truck] offered a ride (while it increasingly snowed outside)
*UTA TRAX [Light Rail Train] Crescent View Stop: 1 Hobo Guitarist (w/ another Hobo Guitarist), encountered before, offered a blanket...while I waited for a train on the railway platform
-LEHI, UT-
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 offered 'to pay for a coffee,' before saying, "Stay warm!"...while I sat alongside the building
*Outside of Del Taco: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered food (i.e., the leftovers from a meal [in a "To-Go" box]), and a pair of gloves...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 ???Customer??? [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I walked towards the main entry doors
*Parking Lot of Pizza Studio near Popeyes: 1 Popeyes Customer offered food...while I walked across the parking lot
*Outside of Dickey's Barbecue Pit adjacent to Starbucks: 1 Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a group], encountered before, offered a hot coffee, after mentioning that they remembered me from a recent encounter at the local Del Taco...while I sat in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer offered monies; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered a sandwich (from Starbucks)...then a ???Starbucks Manager??? informed me of the charitable donation
*Outside of Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered cookies (i.e., the leftover cookies [in a box] from a Corporate Holiday Party), also asked about my travel story...while I sat alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies
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*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 Local Police Officer said that a certain business no longer wanted me to sleep (in my tent) behind their business...while I prepared to leave a Strip Mall area, after camping overnight behind a certain business
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*Starbucks: 1 Local Police Officer offered a hot coffee, after asking about the status of my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi; 1 Barista, encountered before, offered a FREE sample coffee (i.e., a cup of a Starbucks Reserve coffee brew); 1 ???Manager???, encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill')
*Outside of Starbucks: 1 Customer offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a warm dessert, and 'my beverage of choice')...while I used the FREE WiFi
*Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE large fries (a daily special offer)...after I placed an order
*Outside of Zaxby's: 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat alongside the Restaurant
*SLABpizza [Pizza Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered additional food (i.e., a few slices of fresh flatbread) (w/ my order of 'cheesy garlic bread')
*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill' [w/ an old coffee cup]); 1 offered toilet tissue...while I used the Ladies restroom
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***************REVERSE ALTRUISM:***************
*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 requested my departure from a building, after mentioning that only paying Guests were allowed to use the facilities and its amenities...while I used the Ladies restroom
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*Outside of a Vacant Property (a former location of Lone Peak Trailers [Utility Trailer Dealership]) near Lone Peak Retail [Shopping Area]: 1 Costa Vida Worker [in work attire] offered food (i.e., a large container of nachos inside a bag from Costa Vida)...while I took down my tent just outside of the vacant building (after camping overnight)
*Parking Lot of Del Taco: 1 Local [in a vehicle] offered monies, and help (to get more winter gear, such as toe warmers), also asked about my travel situation...while I tossed old pieces of bread towards birds
*Club House Drive & Ashton Boulevard near Starbucks: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies...after I crossed the street
*UTA FrontRunner [Commuter Rail Train] Lehi Station: 1 offered monies, and said, "Merry Christmas!"...while I waited for a train on the railway platform
-SOUTH JORDAN, UT-
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***************REVERSE ALTRUISM:***************
*Country Inn & Suites [Hotel]: 2 Local Police Officers issued me a "Notice Against Entering Property" for the Country Inn & Suites...while I walked away from the Hotel (after visiting the Ladies restroom)
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*Sam's Club [Large Retail Wholesale Warehouse Chain]: 1 Cafe Worker offered a FREE drink...after I ordered food from the in-store Cafe; 1 Club Member offered monies, after asking about my travel story...soon after I purchased food from the in-store Cafe
*Walmart: [*FUNNY*]1 'FREE Newspaper & Magazine Rack' offered a coin ('spare change')...then I noticed the "lone shine" of the coin under the shade of the rack[*FUNNY*]; 1 Shopper (w/ a group) offered monies...while I enjoyed some "Keebler 'Simply Made' Chocolate Chip Cookies" (on a bench) in an entryway. [NOTE: If the ol' Keebler Company can "steer-clear" of "HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP" for a traditional cookie or two, then the other NATIONAL BRANDS can, too. To elaborate, the U.S.A. is one of the only nations STRANGE ENOUGH to make baked goods w/ SYRUP in place of "GOOD OL' SUGAR"!]; Over 4 Shoppers (each) offered monies [on another day]...while I read a newspaper next to the 'FREE Newspaper & Magazine Rack' in an entryway; 1 Shopper (w/ a group) offered monies...while I used my laptop (on a bench) in an entryway
-DRAPER, UT-
*Outside of Zurchers [Party Store Chain] adjacent to Whole Foods Market [Grocery Store]: 1 Whole Foods Market Worker [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered monies, after asking, "Can you use $$$ dollars?"...while I leisurely walked alongside the Store
*Whole Foods Market [Grocery Store]: 1 Worker (Cashier), encountered many times before, offered a candy...while I stood in line to make a purchase
*Parking Lot of Whole Foods Market: 1 Shopper [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered breakfast bars...while I walked across the parking lot
*Zurchers adjacent to Whole Foods Market: 1 Worker offered a coupon (from the Whole Foods Market next door)...after I made a purchase
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*ALMSDEEDS*
MORE DONATIONS:
+ I donated a hat, sweat jacket, and pillow to a Utah Charity via a drop box at a Gas Station in American Fork.
+ I donated books to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Strip Mall parking lot in American Fork.
+ I donated a gift card (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), personal care item, and blanket to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Strip Mall parking lot in Draper.
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*KEY*
*$$$...$$$: Charity after Request [*PRICELESS EFFORT*]
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*#POLICESHUTTLE#: FREE Law Enforcement Transportation
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*#UNDISCLOSED#: Restricted Details about Location of Encounter
*[*FUNNY*]...[*FUNNY*]: Laughable Charitable Occurrence (such as favorable machine error happenstance)
*#CLEANSLATEUTAH#: Expunged/Cleared Criminal Record
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