Suddenly *Not So* Single Journey

Just trying to make a difference…

Author: thenicknick

Sometimes it’s so easy to get bogged down in life that I lose track of who I am, the person I want to be.  And I hate being all self-centered.  We all are, to an extent.  We have to be somewhat focused on ourselves and our lives in order to accomplish our goals.  At the same time, to put blinders on to others’ needs is the danger.

And I have been so focused lately on all that I have to accomplish, that I’ve been a really bad blog friend.  I’ve been working to get my life in order, my house in order, and that’s meant that I’ve neglected people who have always been there for me.  Sorry, blog family.

The good news is that after yesterday, I’m practically together, so I can be better again.  It wasn’t so long ago that I wrote this post about all the things that needed doing.  I was pretty vague…because if I was really specific, my head would have popped off.  Still, we have been so productive lately that I’m pretty happy with all our accomplishments.

• found a renter!
• still losing weight…slowly
• moved in completely
• sold furniture
• remodeled my closet (more on that later)
• carpet stretched in kids’ rooms
• replaced oven
• repaired vacuum
• painted the columns in the great room
• installed shelves in Rachel’s closet
• new lock for storage shed
• new towel hooks in kids’ bath

Now, if we could make some headway on these wedding plans, I’d die happy.

Well, regardless…I’m feeling the need to make retribution for my recent short comings.  And here’s how I’m going to do it…

One among us has a monumental occasion to celebrate.  That’s right…Mindy at Single Mom Says is about to celebrate her 40th birthday.  She’s mother to four girls.  And like so many of us, she’s been struggling lately.  Her birthday wish, the one thing she would like more than anything, is to celebrate her birthday weekend in Las Vegas.

I would love to do my part to make that possible.  For me, simply donating isn’t enough.  I want to encourage everyone to send a couple bucks…more if you’d like…much more if you can.

Sure, times are tough.  If, however, you live like you have enough…then somehow you will.  It’s a truth I have discovered from my own life.  So, if you are looking at your budget and thinking that you can’t even afford to drop a couple of bucks, ask yourself what you’d be willing to give up to make a difference in someone’s life.

I’m giving up my guilty pleasure on Friday.  That’s the one day that I have to leave the house early to get to the corporate office, so I treat myself to breakfast at Chick-fil-A.  And then, because I had to leave the house early, I usually forget to pack a lunch…so I have to buy my meal.  This Friday, I’m going to be extra conscious, pack a lunch, and eat breakfast at home.It doesn’t seem like much of a sacrifice so that I can do for someone so deserving, someone who has offered me so much support and understanding when I was struggling.

This is what paying it forward is all about.  We reach out and do something for someone who can’t do it on their own.  So, please dig deep.  Pay it forward, and pass this post on.

Here’s how to contribute…

1. Go to PayPal.
2. Click on ’send money’
3. Click on ‘personal’
4. Click on ‘gift’
5. Type in Pippi’s email address: cdk1972@gmail.com
6. Enter amount of contribution.
7. Pippi has promised to send an email to show she received the contribution.
8. Give yourself a pat on the back.  Way to create some good Karma, instantly.

I’ll update you regularly while we try to reach our goal.  Mindy, I see Vegas in your future, girl!  You’ll have to tell me all about their Margaritaville.

Quick Karma:

• give away what you love most (money, love, gratitude)
  

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