Have you committed a Random Act of Kindness lately? If not, i invite you to join me in my RAOK Challenge starting now and ending (maybe) on Christmas.
There was a food drive being held outside of my local grocery store today. A young man gave me a flier with a wish list of pantry items on it, asking if I wouldn't mind shopping for something to donate so I donated 2 boxes of instant oatmeal and a can of pasta.
There's also a blood drive being held at my DS's school next month. I've never donated blood because of my fear of needles but I feel compelled to donate blood so I can in some way help my friend's son fight Black Diamond Anemia.
These are such small acts of kindness but I'm setting a personal goal for myself to commit one random act of kindness each day until Christmas. One person's contribution may not make a huge difference in the world but when joined by thousands of others, there may just be hope for mankind.
How will YOU help someone else?
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Could it be?
Could it be that I've made a couple of very cool new friends in real life? Has Christmas come early this year?
I've had a couple of playdates recently with two other moms, whom also happen to have only children. The first one was nice but still a bit awkward, not unlike a first date, with the getting to know all about you deal. I kept thinking "Please don't let me say something stupid." and "I hope she likes me for me and not just because our kids are playing together.". Sounds stupid, huh?
The second playdate was with a different mom today. My son and her daughter are in the same class (apparently they're boyfriend and girlfriend already!). We chatted for two and a half hours about everything. The time just flew by. Before we knew it, the playdate was over.
How are these moms so cool? They're down to earth, friendly, not fussy about their appearance and sociable. The fact that they have only children also is a huge plus in my book. It's nice having a commonality.
We've been invited to a birthday party and many more playdates in the future as a result. I'd say those first time encounters are working out quite well already. Now, will she or won't she call me????
I've had a couple of playdates recently with two other moms, whom also happen to have only children. The first one was nice but still a bit awkward, not unlike a first date, with the getting to know all about you deal. I kept thinking "Please don't let me say something stupid." and "I hope she likes me for me and not just because our kids are playing together.". Sounds stupid, huh?
The second playdate was with a different mom today. My son and her daughter are in the same class (apparently they're boyfriend and girlfriend already!). We chatted for two and a half hours about everything. The time just flew by. Before we knew it, the playdate was over.
How are these moms so cool? They're down to earth, friendly, not fussy about their appearance and sociable. The fact that they have only children also is a huge plus in my book. It's nice having a commonality.
We've been invited to a birthday party and many more playdates in the future as a result. I'd say those first time encounters are working out quite well already. Now, will she or won't she call me????
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