'Papers, Donations, and Volunteering

For the first time in a while I actually went out and bought a newspaper yesterday. Not that I don't keep up with news, I just tend to pick it up in bits and pieces. It was a bit of a positive thinking moment, a bit of let's-try-something-different moment. I should buy 'papers more often really; I like the feeling of turning the pages. There's something I find so satisfying in actually seeing words printed on paper as opposed to on-screen. Not that I don't like reading stuff on the computer, I wouldn't be a blogger if that was the case.

Several pages of the paper were given over to the situation in Haiti. When such events occur it really makes you stop and think about things, all the different things which go on out there in the wider world. I admit that I find news scary sometimes - especially when there are articles about war and natural disasters spread across the front page, or the first headline on television (which often seems to be the case sadly). As I flicked through the paper, I stumbled across an advert for donations. I didn't hesitate. I gave a small amount of money which I hope will contribute in some way.

Later in the day I signed up for (or, in my own phraseology, said 'yes' to) two volunteer dates for a project I'm part of. I have no idea how it will turn out. It consists of taking creative activities into primary schools to get children active and using their creativity and imagination, as well as (hopefully) learning something. It seems a really fun opportunity and I hope I'll gain something from it. And I hope the children do too! There's nothing like seeing them laughing and having big smiles on their faces. I love it!

Much love for now
xxx