do-gooding

over the past month, i've felt this overwhelming need to do something. but what? well, when there was that massive pet food recall, the spca was desperately looking for food donations for the shelter animals. having been out of the pet food-loop for so long, i opted to donate money instead. yah, my first do-gooding effort :) after that i felt so good about myself, that i checked out volunteer opportunities at my local spca. unfortunately the upcoming orientation session didn't gel w/my schedule, so i kind of shelved that idea. also, i already do so much with PADS that i figured that was enough for the animals. i needed to do something with real ppl.

then came my next "big" idea. i had actually inquired about this volunteer opportunity a couple of years ago, but i don't think i was in a position to actually follow through on something so long-term and potentially life-changing. now i've taken the first two steps to becoming a Big Sister! last week i attended the information session, hosted by a Big Sister, and learned about the program, what they do, and how i could help. amidst all my busy weekend plans, my mind kept on wandering back to Big Sisters, and how i could make such a huge impact on a young girl's life. so today i went to the orientation session, again hosted by a Big Sister/Counsellor, and learned even more about the big/little sister relationship, communication skills, safety concerns, etc. etc. it's VERY overwhelming. and now i'm working on completing my application form and homework. after that, i have a reference check, screening interview, and then i could potentially have a little sister.

now, i know the canucks are playing game 1 right now, and i can hear chris and vic yelling at the tv, but i'm feeling really good about myself right now. of course, the Big Sisters volunteering may or may not work out, but i'm giving it a shot. if it doesn't happen, then i'll try my luck at the spca. my community needs me, and i'm fortunate to be in a position to give back.

i just hope i'm not stretching myself too thin :P