I've been looking over some other blogs, and I notice that more than half of them, so far, have been in a language other than English. I, unfortunately, only speak English and a little bit of Italian and Chinese. Even more unfortunately, I found a page in Chinese, but my computer is equipped to handle the characters. I need to get that fixed, my Chinese class is going to want me to start typing in Chinese soon.
One of the sites that WAS in English was a gardening blog. Maybe when I go to start my life more simply, I'll find a place where I can garden. Can one start a garden on rented property? Or do you have to buy the property to be able to start a garden on it? I could do a potted garden like my grandparents. Home-grown vegetables and fruits taste best. I don't know if it's the same for home-slaughtered livestock. I don't really intent to raise livestock, so it won't really matter but it does make you wonder.
Off my randomness and on my topic. Another one in English was a sort of crafter's diary. She's retired and seems to spend much of her doing various crafts. Many people do crafts as gifts or things for themselves, but what if they all donated just one thing to a charity. One hat can go towards saving a life of an infant in Africa (see the links below). Some poor children need sweaters or clothing. Or, if you're not into making clothes or blankets or something like that, holding a craft sale and have the profits go to a charity.
I myself am a knitter, and I'm pretty good at it. My one problem is that I can't seem to make my gauge match the finished product. So this makes making things like sweaters a bit difficult. Oh sure, I could make one, but it turn a few sizes smaller than I was trying for. How is it that I can be knitting something with three stitches to an inch, then take away three stitches and have it come out two inches smaller? It just doesn't make sense. But I digress. I have a number of beautiful scarves (they don't need the gauge!) and I'm thinking I should sell them to add to my income. Does anyone know a good place to do that?
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
My story
Before you can ask anything of anyone, you must first ask yourself: would you do it if they asked you?
I have never asked anything of anyone that I wouldn't do for them in a heartbeat. But then, I make simple requests. A small loan for a fifteen dollar or less purchase that will be paid back within a couple weeks, help on a homework assignment, keep a secret (I won't tell, will you?) and some things I can't even remember right now. I have asked these things of friends.
Now I ask this of the world: What will you give to the poor and hungry who need our help?
My answer: My life, if I have to.
Yes. I would lay down my life for a perfect stranger across the world in Africa. Why? Because I care.
One thing you need to understand about me: I am an empath. I feel what others feel. I feel the pain and hunger and despair of the victims of war and poverty in Africa. If you could feel it, you would give your life, too.
I was brought up a middle class girl. Sure, my family went through some tough spots, financially, but I never wanted for anything (except maybe an iphone or some other outrageously expensive thing). I always had a roof over my head, plenty to eat, hot water, electricity. Heck, I've even had a computer most of my life (My parents are geeks, what can I say?). I do not know from first hand experience what many people suffer all their lives.
I think I was always an empath, and it just grew more pronounced as I became more aware. I am not the whole shut-away-too-much-angst type you see in shows like Charmed or Buffy, I can shut it out. I just find a way to distract myself. But if I'm reminded of it, I can feel it. And I don't want to just shut it out. I want to do something to lesser their pain. No one deserves to suffer, especially not innocent children who were born into poverty and fear. Quite honestly, my life isn't much. I don't aim to be great or famous. I don't want to be rich or powerful. I just want a simple life. An apartment with hot water, electricity, and a phone line, and a child. That is all I want and need. Since my life isn't going to be so hot, it's easy to lay it down, if that were the way. Well, I have to earn a living, since I'm no good to the less fortunate if I'm one of them. I'll support myself and my child (likely adopted) and the rest goes to those who really need it.
There are ways that are easier to give in this materialistic society. www.thehungersite.com is one of them. Just take a minute out of your day online to do the daily clicks, and maybe buy a cute necklace from them. Also check out the related sites linked to at the top of the screen of the hunger site. Same thing, click and maybe shop. It's a good donation going to a good cause, and you get something out of it yourself!
Anyway, I'm talking too much. Think about what I said and ask yourself: What Will YOU give?
I have never asked anything of anyone that I wouldn't do for them in a heartbeat. But then, I make simple requests. A small loan for a fifteen dollar or less purchase that will be paid back within a couple weeks, help on a homework assignment, keep a secret (I won't tell, will you?) and some things I can't even remember right now. I have asked these things of friends.
Now I ask this of the world: What will you give to the poor and hungry who need our help?
My answer: My life, if I have to.
Yes. I would lay down my life for a perfect stranger across the world in Africa. Why? Because I care.
One thing you need to understand about me: I am an empath. I feel what others feel. I feel the pain and hunger and despair of the victims of war and poverty in Africa. If you could feel it, you would give your life, too.
I was brought up a middle class girl. Sure, my family went through some tough spots, financially, but I never wanted for anything (except maybe an iphone or some other outrageously expensive thing). I always had a roof over my head, plenty to eat, hot water, electricity. Heck, I've even had a computer most of my life (My parents are geeks, what can I say?). I do not know from first hand experience what many people suffer all their lives.
I think I was always an empath, and it just grew more pronounced as I became more aware. I am not the whole shut-away-too-much-angst type you see in shows like Charmed or Buffy, I can shut it out. I just find a way to distract myself. But if I'm reminded of it, I can feel it. And I don't want to just shut it out. I want to do something to lesser their pain. No one deserves to suffer, especially not innocent children who were born into poverty and fear. Quite honestly, my life isn't much. I don't aim to be great or famous. I don't want to be rich or powerful. I just want a simple life. An apartment with hot water, electricity, and a phone line, and a child. That is all I want and need. Since my life isn't going to be so hot, it's easy to lay it down, if that were the way. Well, I have to earn a living, since I'm no good to the less fortunate if I'm one of them. I'll support myself and my child (likely adopted) and the rest goes to those who really need it.
There are ways that are easier to give in this materialistic society. www.thehungersite.com is one of them. Just take a minute out of your day online to do the daily clicks, and maybe buy a cute necklace from them. Also check out the related sites linked to at the top of the screen of the hunger site. Same thing, click and maybe shop. It's a good donation going to a good cause, and you get something out of it yourself!
Anyway, I'm talking too much. Think about what I said and ask yourself: What Will YOU give?
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