And that got me to thinking about the things we do every day. Why shouldn't the same be true? I should only make a priority out of things that are either necessary (making the moo-lah to eat, clothe ourselves, and shelter us) and do things that help beautify the world or space around us.
I think it comes from working where I do, and among the population that I have, but its really easy to look around and see that I have it good.
So, in an effort to align my words into actions I've done the following:
- coach soccer now, and will commit to coaching the girls in the spring- for as much grief, heartache. angry-girl noise that comes with coaching (or just interacting) with the pre-teen set, it is waaaaayyyy worse seeing those girls drop out, not participate, lose interest or get intimidated out of sports. We need girls in sports. We need healthy bodies and good female relationships.
- sign up for adult ESL again- although just a 2 hour a week commitment it can feel really looong. Maybe its because the learners don't actively try to leave, or heckle you or otherwise make you not want to teach them, but 2 hours of pure English learning is a lot in one sitting :) For me anyway. Last year I tried to set up play dates with some of the women who had children. I don't think I got my point across well enough, no calls.
- re-heel ALL of my boots and shoes that need it- it took awhile but I located a place to save me from having to buy new shoes and toss ones that still have life in them
- make my coffee at home- a little piece of my soul dies when I purchase a throw away cup...and pay $4 for it...
That's it for now...not earth-shattering no, but something to think about and add to over time.
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I love all the lists and goals you make for yourselves. You inspire me to make different goals for myself too. :D
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