It's amazing when a movie, book or even a song opens your eyes. I was watching the movie
A Home of Our Own with Kathy Bates and Edward Furlong. I've seen this movie before and it makes me cry each and every time. It's one of those movies that just put everything in perspective.
I have been blessed all my life and took it for granted. After watching that movie again, I went into my closet and grabbed the clothes I don't wear or want and piled them into a box. Then I took them to a thrift shop in town. Like once or twice a week, they do a free day where they set up tables outside and give away all the donated stuff to those who need it.
Of course, my mom found out about it and started to give me the "money doesn't grow trees" speech. I simply told her that whether I give them away or they stay in my closet never to be worn again it doesn't really matter. I also kind of reminded her that charity work is always a good thing. People will like her more for it. She backed off after that.
My grandmother is going out of town for the weekend to visit friends in Georgia. She asked me if I would housesit for her. She lives about 20 or 30 miles away from this stupid town. Thankfully, I get a reprieve from all the drama. I'm going to take my laptop with me. So, I may do a little blogging this weekend. I know it is Mother's Day weekend but we've never really celebrated that holiday. Not sure why.
S.
Plugs: Silver-dot-, Nuttz, money4blogging, lyndeep, Ajibalaji89
0.o I'd think a mother would be proud of her daughte doing something so self-less and generous. But yeah, I wouldn't put it past mine to react the same way. In fact, I'fd probably expect it...=P ;]
» Silver-dot- on 2007-05-11 10:39:27
i do charity work as well. depending what kind of charity work actually. if there's actually flood disaster and clothes r needed, i would buy them new clothes rather than second hand.
» renaye on 2007-05-12 03:50:26
Have fun housesitting. I'd love to do charity work sometimes..
» Nuttz on 2007-05-12 10:54:49
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