Do you have a sense of community?

I found Anne's post about Adopt-A-Family so inspiring, I encourage everyone to read it. She has taken the time to create earrings where the proceeds go to her local Adopt-A-Family. For every $50, a family gets a turkey, all the trimmings, and gifts for the children during the holiday season.

My family has struggled in the past where the gifts were not as bountiful as they are now... I think I was around age 10, and our own community gathered a couple of gifts for us. That had a huge impact on my mind set.  Ever since then, I have had a strong connection with the community and my neighbors. In high school and college, I was all about helping the needy, even starting a chapter of Food Not Bombs at the Community College (It didn't last very long, be we tried...). 

The last couple of years I have been so occupied with frivolous crap that I forgot where my roots stem. This year, I pledge to be more involved with the community and those less fortunate. And not just during Christmas, but all year round. We all need to step outside the box for a minute and be thankful for what we have and to think about those who are honest people and hardworking that struggle to make ends meet.

Vegas didn't kill me...

Just an update to let you know I made it out of Vegas alive... I've got some nice photos I'll post in the coming days....

...I've got to tell you about my day trip to San Onofre (the surfer's paradise)....

...I'm still daydreaming like no other...and I can't contain myself...

...my heart is at a standstill this morning...

....and I can bet the stars won't be shining so bright tonight.


(I'm going to make an honest attempt at blogging more often, I've got so many ideas I want to share, I lose track of time so easily.)

*Edit* I have been unable to detox myself from my coffee addiction. It's in full swing now and no one can stop me.