29 days.

So today I was reading the ever present "Daily Toreador" during one of my breaks. I came across an short story about a woman who, after being diagnose with MS, decided to give away 1 thing a day for 29 days. After completing the experiment, she no longer found herself wallowing in her sadness and illness. Rather, she found herself excited about life, about giving something to someone else rather than just taking all the time. I have decided that I am going to start this experiment and journal about it here. It doesnt have to be a monetary gift. A sweet note, folding my roommates' laundry instead of throwing it on her bed, making extra coffee in the morning for my roommate Carrie - these things won't cost me a dime but, in reality, they will bring the rewards that not even lots of money can bring.

For the next 29 days, I will give away something. Whether it's a bit of my time, making a friend supper, buying someone a cup of coffee, or just leaving a note in a fellow ADPI's box at the lodge, I will give something of myself to make the day better for another person. Who knows what might be in store for me?! In 29 days, a lot can happen. That's 696 hours to potentially STOP thinking about myself and focus on another. That's 41,760 minutes of brainstorming and plotting how I can better serve a neighbor. We shall see. Maybe it has a minor effect on my life - maybe it will just be an act of self-glory. But, then again, it could be one of the most important actions I could take because not only will I give myself a feeling of "good samaritanitis", but I might, just MIGHT, make the day a bit better for someone else.

Stay posted.
Stay warm.
And eat something yummy today :)