resolution #2

so i've conquered my kitchen demons and crossed off resolution #1 (learn to make soup and cook more often). i've made 2 different yummy soups so far and have been cooking at home way more than usual.

the second resolution was "get involved in a volunteer program." and after last night's meeting i can cross that one off too! my trip to new zealand reinstilled my love for nature and i was bummed to go back to the city, knowing it would be tough to get to the outdoors. and for the last couple years i've been meaning to get involved in a mentorship program, giving inner city kids a sense of purpose and some self esteem. well, i did a little internet research and soon enough came across the perfect volunteer group that covered both of what i was looking for: inner city outings. an outreach program talking inner city kids on outdoor adventures while giving them an appreciation for nature! it's so perfect.

i went to the intro meeting last night and i immediately took a liking to the 15 or so members. the group ranged from old to young. most were hippie liberal types and many of them had their hands in various volunteer programs (all interesting stuff). i mean these are people who really care and are actually doing something about it. i truly respect that and am happy to be part of something like this. i felt so good after last night and it was just the intro meeting. imagine what it will feel like when i get to work with the kids!

i don't know how it happened, but after the pitch given by one of the members, i volunteered to organize their next fundraising event. i've never done anything like that and i'm sure it will be a challenge but it's for a great cause and i know it will be very rewarding in the end. see, you start crossing the resolutions off the list and things start to look up!