LIVE UNITED Y’All!

The first time I read a blog (that I know of) or even thought about reading a blog was two weeks ago. So naturally, when I was asked at work to join the blogging team, I laughed (to myself). And then I realized, oh, they’re serious. Crap.

Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the internet and can’t imagine my life without it. This isn’t because I like to keep up with the times or involve myself in social movements. No, I love the internet because I love to shop! I also love my couch, so the fact that the internet allows me to sit on my couch AND shop makes me very happy. Throw into the mix a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos, a six pack of Diet Coke, and a catheter and I may never move. This is a problem.

Okay. I like a challenge. I can do this….oh God, what I’m a going to talk about? I don’t have anything to talk about…I have no ideas…I don’t have a creative bone in my body…why I am I freaking out…calm down, its fine. WHAT? My first blog is due next week?!?! Oh God, here we go, I need an idea, something really good. Panic mode has set in.

EUREKA!!! It’s time I practice what I preach. I’m a Volunteer Coordinator…shouldn’t I be leading by example? Yes. And I do volunteer, but is it enough? No. So, beginning now, for the sake of my bank account and my thighs, I will get off the couch. I will choose a different volunteer job each month around Kentuckiana and share my experience with you. I hope to open my eyes and yours to all of the hidden opportunities in our community…I call it Adventures in Volunteering.

Stay tuned for my first adventure, “It’s a Dirty Job, But Somebody Has to Do it,” a day in life of a Flood Clean-Up Volunteer. Wish me luck…or better yet, join me!  I’ll be getting my hands dirty this Saturday August 29th.  If you’re not afraid of a little dirt, call 292-6115 and leave your name, number, and email OR sign-up at https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/muw-3/volunteer/register/

By P. Youngs

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