Week 1

Since this was my first week I didn't keep exact count so all of my statistics are approximate.

Number of customers: 200
Number of hugs declined: 9
Number of hugs requested: 1
Number of repeat customers: 3
Number of people who said "I could really use a hug" 4
Number of people who I witnessed hugging someone after I hugged them: 1

Percentage of people who laughed either during or after their hug: 90%

I truly warmed me (that and standing on blacktop in 90 degree heat) to share my energy and receive the energy of and with the people around me. None of the hugs made me uncomfortable (which I was expecting) only 2 of them lasted a little longer than I was prepared for and there was no one I wasn't willing to hug.

I'm excited to see what happens next week.