Long Term RAOK

I wrote several posts listing my random acts of kindness for my birthday month last year. I only posted 30 of them and stated I wanted to make sure 31 was long term. Yes, it is overdue but I wanted to make sure I was doing this for almost a year consistently before I posted about my long term act of kindness.

Well, I volunteer at Orlando Regional Medical Center once a week or depending every other week. Recently, some of the staff asked if my hours were almost up because they noticed volunteers I started with had already completed their assignments and were no longer volunteering. I replied "No, I'm just volunteering as a way to give back to my community". You should have seen their faces! Priceless, indeed!

My challenge to you, is even if you can't devote your time as often, always find a way to give back. I started with helping with community service through my church, we distributed food to those in need. I still volunteer with the church occasionally. Share your skills, visit the elderly, mentor a child/teenager, find the nearest food pantry and donate or more!!  A few minutes of your time can and will make a difference.

Until next time, be ready as you can be!!

http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/fl-orlando

http://www.mustardseedfla.org

http://www.orlando.va.gov

http://www.ocls.info/about/donate.asp

http://www.goodwillcfl.org

http://salvationarmyorlando.org

DIY Gift for Newlywed: Paper

It is said that the first year of marriage is traditionally symbolized by paper (modern: clock). 

About a year ago I was given the special role of "Maid of Honor" (MOH) for a close friend of mine. As a MOH, I wanted to not only fulfill all the responsibilities as the bride's right hand lady but make sure she had memorable moments beyond the day itself.

As a newlywed myself (well, 2 years now) it still brings me joy when I look at anything from our wedding day.  As a way to relive the same memories for my friend, as her 1 year anniversary approached I put together a simple yet meaningful gift.

I saved her wedding program, a copy of the speech I read (on card stock), printed a few her wedding photos along with photos we took over the yeas and created a frame. 

1. Pick a frame, I purchased a 16x20 with the mat but removed it.

2. Scissors

3. Glue ( I used the hot glue gun for the fabric and the liquid glue for the photos.)

4. Fabric (I chose a darker fabric because it wouldn't take away from the photos but gave it a nice touch.)

5. Glue the fabric to the board (make sure you are ready before you apply the hot glue, it dries fast.)

6. Turn the board and lay it flat to remove creases and cut the fabric along the edges.

7. Arrange the items and play around with them until you make good use of the space.

Once you have it arranged to your liking then apply the adhesive.

(more pictures were added)

Wish I had a photo of the final product to show, but I accidentally deleted off the iPad.

"Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are and the things you never want to lose" ~Unknown

GoodBye Korea (in Pictures)

Video created in 2009 for the friends I met and experiences while living in Korea. It was hard condensing 2 years and hundreds of pictures to a video. Though 12 mins long, it’s only a snippet of all the moments.

I began playing around and making videos/picture montages about 5 years ago. Most of them, I have only shared with family and close friends. I have decided to make them public (even the crappy ones) because I had fun putting them together, so why not show case them. Displaying my old work only encourage me to get back in to the fun of video composing and editing. Enjoy!

GoodBye Korea (in Pictures)

Five Times Over...

Set aside the Disney characters and fictional females for real women! As much as I love themes and role playing, I can see myself doing this when God blesses us with children one day. 

She is adorable!

Read more and check out Jaime's amazing work.

http://www.jaimemoorephotography.com/2013/05/09/not-just-a-girl/