Volunteering

One of the best way that I have found to help yourself, is by helping others.  Maybe it is because I live in the volunteer state, but giving time to organizations that you like it a great way to better your life.  I can not list all of the great things that I have received by volunteering.  Some of the simple things are: free meals, clothing, contests to win prizes, and even a trip to another country.

I never would have visited the Czech Republic without volunteering

Of course, the most important and valuable things that I got were intangibles. Volunteering at the animal shelter gave me lots of puppy and kitty love.  I have made many, many friends. I have also gotten to experience things that I wouldn't have otherwise.

Good Times, Good Friends

The important thing is to volunteer for things that are meaningful to you.  “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
― Mother Teresa

It alls works out in the end

Well, yesterday worked out better than expected. One of the teacher's here was suppose to work the basketball game and couldn't make it. She is in the last month of pregnancy so she just could stay that late. I volunteered to do it for her. I was worried that I had forgotten my food and was just going to grab something. Turns out I only had a dollar in my purse and I had forgotten my credit card. Fortunately, my principal said she would pay for my dinner that night.
When I was leaving after the game, I realized that I hadn't fed my cat since 4am that morning. Plus, I had left the crock pot on since 6am. When I got home, the cat hadn't even finished her food and I had accidentally set the crock pot on low so the food wasn't too over cooked. (ok, so it did taste a lot like mushy peas and meat but it was at least edible.)
More ideas about free things that I am trying to take advantage of.... let see. So far this week I have downloaded LOTS of free podcasts from Itunes plus you can also watch free television episodes on the Internet. My favorite so far is Ace of Cakes. I love the different ideas they come up with.
Well, Id better go for now. Back to the old grindstone.