Feeling grateful to live in Harrogate
I just wanted to share a tiny story from today that reminded me why I love living in Harrogate so much.
I took my chihuahua to Valley Gardens earlier, and we were playing with her toy - a little yellow octopus. At one point I tucked it under the bench we were sitting on and…. I completely forgot about it. I didn’t realise until I’d already spent some time in town and walked home (45+ minutes) and by then a few hours had passed.
I kept telling myself it was probably gone - picked up by another dog or a child and honestly, that thought made me smile a bit because it is a cute toy and I liked the idea of it making someone else’s day. But I couldn’t shake the feeling that maybe, just maybe, it might still be there.
So I got a lift back this evening.
And it was still there. 😁
Not only that but someone had propped it up neatly next to the bench instead of leaving it hidden underneath. That tiny act of kindness absolutely made my day. It’s such a small thing, but it reminded me how thoughtful people around here can be.
So, to whoever noticed the little yellow octopus and chose to leave it for us… thank you. Harrogate really is full of good souls.