My first update on how my 30 Day Good Deed Challenge is going...


On Sunday is when I started my Good Deeds. 

Sunday, I gave someone a compliment. Since my family was having a BBQ, I thought this would be the "quickest" option and most convenient to start with. I picked my little sister Brittany, in which I told her that I liked her hair that day. I could have probably been more creative, however, she didn't believe me anyway and thought I was lying...so. :)

Monday, I left money in a drink vending machine at work. I wanted to do this "secretly" so no one would know it was me. I went on break, got a water, and then put extra money in there for the next person. I sat up in the breakroom like a stalker, waiting for someone to come in, and of course, no one did. I was scared someone would not see the money in there, so I left a post-it on the machine saying "Have a drink on me," so I hope whoever ended up with it was happy.

Tuesday, I had to bring my library books back since they were due, so I put a dollar bill in there with a note. The note said "This time you won't stop believing" because it was a quote from the book (Fly Away by Kristin Hannah BTW-go read it, it's SO GOOD) and I thought it was kind of appropriate. 

Today, I picked make someone smile. My students are currently doing a "10 day" countdown at school and today was Bubble Day. They were able to go outside in the afternoon and blow bubbles plus I brought some bubble gum in for them to have as well. I have to say, I am glad I picked my students because even though I am ready for summer, their smiles are going to be very missed. Teaching is so rewarding.

So far, this good deed challenge has been good and bad. Good because I really enjoy this. Bad because I have found that although I do not want credit for my "good deeds," I want to know who is receiving them. I guess I'm just gonna have to go into full stalker mode now. 

Until next time.  

A 30 Day Good Deed Challenge.

“There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for.”

As I was thinking of some kind of “great” blog to write, perhaps to inspire some out there, I have decided that what I can give the most will be done by giving back. I searched for a “30 Day Good Deed Challenge” and am going to stick to it. I have picked out 30 deeds I believe I can conquer and by doing so, make the world a little bit of a better place, even if for 30 days.

Here is my list of Good Deeds I have chosen:

1)      Post notes on mirrors like "You look beautiful today!" to encourage positive self image.

2)      Leave your extra change in a vending machine for someone else to use.

3)      Be a kind driver. Let someone merge in front of you during rush hour. Always use your blinker.

4)      Make somebody smile.

5)      Inspire others by being kind, or maybe sharing an inspirational video/quote/book.

6)      Anonymously grant a wish on someone's Amazon wishlist wedding registry.

7)      Cut coupons and leave them by the appropriate items in a grocery store for others to use.

8)      Pay it forward by offering to pay the bill for the person in line behind you at the drive in, or at the tolls on a highway.

9)      Go a day without complaining.

10)  Watch less television.

11)  Pick up a piece of trash you find on the ground and dispose of it properly.

12)  Leave a note or a dollar in a library book for somebody else.

13)  Meatless Mondays.

14)  Send someone an encouraging old fashioned letter praising them for what they mean to you and what good they do in this world.

15)  Donate to a charity of your choosing.

16)  Give someone a compliment.

17)  In the office, at the bank, on an elevator or a train, hold the door open for someone else.

18)  Address your server or waiter by name and leave a generous tip.

19)  Tape popcorn to Redbox for Movie night.

20)  Push up Grocery Carts at a store.

21)  Do something to help Mom.

22)  Leave a book you have already finished somewhere for someone else to read.

23)  Open the phone book, pick a name, and send them something (movie tickets, thank you card, you are appreciated card, book, etc.) anonymously.

24)  Offer to babysit.

25)  Purchase a canned or dry good to give to a local food bank.

26)  Spend extra time playing with your pet

27)  Forgive someone.

28)  Make dinner for someone you care about.

29)  Buy or make a present for your co-workers.

30)  On Day 30, remind others of what good they can do.

So, I will begin my Challenge next week. I will update as I see fit on doing so because I know there will be no way I can update everyday. I am really excited about doing this and hope that I get as much out of it as some others do!

Mother's Day...

I have been thinking about these things for a couple weeks now, and wanted to let them out. 

I am not really sure why, but there's a part of me that really feels sad about  Mother's Day. I never used to feel that way, because my Mother is just one of the best of the best, but I guess I can kind of understand...

First of all, I think it has to do with the fact that I am not really sure I ever want kids in my life. Everytime I say that outloud, I get looks like I'm crazy or people think that I am weird. This statement does not make me sad in any way, I feel like if I ever decided I wanted kids, I would be a great Mother. But, I just don't know if I want them. I hope at some point in my life, that feeling changes. As a teacher, I love children and everything they come with. But I just really don't have that "feeling" of wanting to be a Mom. I think 99.9% are never truly ready to have children at the time they do, and I would just like to make sure that I am not one of them. This is not saying those people are not good parents, but I just want to be ready.

Secondly, I think it has to do with the fact that I know way too many people that have trouble getting pregnant and having children that Mother's Day kind of brings up those feelings. As a sister to two of those struggling, it really just tears up my heartstrings because I consider them to be like "Moms" to me. And while I see in one sister everyday how amazing of a Mom she is, I just pray and try to continue to have faith that the other will get the chance one way or another to show the world that very same thing. And I mean this without a doubt: I would gladly give up my chance to have children for those sisters I love so much. I would just like them to know that.

Lastly, Mother's Day makes a little bit sad because I feel like not even less then a year ago, my family was rocked when we knew what it felt like to be worried so much about our Mom. I know she will probably be upset because she doesn't like attention on her, but I just want her to know that I so blessed and lucky to have a Mom like her. I have never known a person to be so incredibly selfless, strong, and loving as she is. 

While so many people celebrate Mother's Day (as we all should), I just can't help but feel these other emotions as well. So even though I will be a little bit blue, I just hope I can be reminded of all the great things about this day too.