I don't know if it's just me but February seems to be flying quickly by. Of course to me that's always the fastest month because it's the month with the least amount of days, but than again it seems like winter always goes by so slow, I call it the depressing season. It's the time where I don't want to talk to anyone, I force myself to be happy, when I know there is that part of me that wants to, and I miss my walks outside. Thank goodness I did get myself that volunteer job or I would be as lazy as ever. But anyway enough of the chatter. This post isn't about the winter blues it's about Valentine's Day and lent.
Valentine's Day
I spent Valentine's Day with dad this year. In a way it brought me comfort because I feel down on Valentine's Day since I live in a house surrounded by couples and I am the only one that's single. Dad asked me to celebrate it with him a couple weeks ago and I gladly accepted. He surprised me with Heggy's chocolate's and a dozen red roses. :) It was a white out so we ordered a pizza but he cooked a fabulous breakfast Sunday morning.
Lent
Well... as many of you know it's the start of lent, Yes if you are wondering what I might be giving up I think I already have it. I am going to give up my daily muffin I have before I volunteer at the cafe right next door to where I volunteer. Trust me it's going to be so hard. Their muffins so good and all the employees smile at me when i come in and ask,
"What kind today Heather?"
It's going to catch them by surprise when i order something else for the remaining days of lent. :) wish me luck. Well better go. bye.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
book overview ( The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants)
Don't worry I'm still here. If you are wondering why I wasn't posting I was waiting till I was done with a book so that I could do a overview because I hadn't done one in awhile. Lately when I had posted it had been about volunteering and yes, it may have been different things going on every week in He
artville you are probably due from a break from hearing about that. So anyway enough gibbering.
(Book Overview )
Once there was a pair of pants, just an ordinary pair of jeans. But these pants, the traveling pants went on to do great things. This is the story of four friends Tibby, Lena, Bridget, Carmen who make it possible.
(My thoughts)
I absolutely adored this story. It is funny and touching. It shows that you can still have a friendship with your closest friends even when you are both miles apart. It also teaches you about body image without the serious lecture. All four girls are different body types and you can relate to at least one of them which I loved. :) I swear this is the first book that I absolutely belly laughed and no matter how many times I tried to stop I couldn't. Dad was getting a kick out of it.
Well better get going. Till next time.
artville you are probably due from a break from hearing about that. So anyway enough gibbering.
(Book Overview )
Once there was a pair of pants, just an ordinary pair of jeans. But these pants, the traveling pants went on to do great things. This is the story of four friends Tibby, Lena, Bridget, Carmen who make it possible.
(My thoughts)
I absolutely adored this story. It is funny and touching. It shows that you can still have a friendship with your closest friends even when you are both miles apart. It also teaches you about body image without the serious lecture. All four girls are different body types and you can relate to at least one of them which I loved. :) I swear this is the first book that I absolutely belly laughed and no matter how many times I tried to stop I couldn't. Dad was getting a kick out of it.
Well better get going. Till next time.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Heartville's Elves are hard at work
Boy I didn't realize how long it was since I had posted on here. The last time I'd posted I'd updated you on my last day at the humane society and what I was doing next. Just in case I didn't mention it but I am now volunteering at the thrift shop Fridays as well as Wednesdays. Fridays I'm hanging clothing in the back when yes Wednesday I am still pricing and restalking books. They are both great fun but I must admit Tagging the clothing is a little hard.
All the staff is extremely nice and they honor every volunteer because that is what basically who makes up the store. There is only four paid staff in that entire place. But anyway if you go into the section that says EMPLOYEES ONLY you can see for yourself how hard we work. There are DVDS to be sorted and priced, electronics to test, furniture to move, ect. But anyway on their website they had their holiday card up that said Heartville's Elves are hard at work and had every volunteer on it. No, I am not included I am afraid. they probably took it before I started volunteering but i probably will be included in next year's. Well I hope you are finishing up the christmas shopping and wrapping, Till next time.
All the staff is extremely nice and they honor every volunteer because that is what basically who makes up the store. There is only four paid staff in that entire place. But anyway if you go into the section that says EMPLOYEES ONLY you can see for yourself how hard we work. There are DVDS to be sorted and priced, electronics to test, furniture to move, ect. But anyway on their website they had their holiday card up that said Heartville's Elves are hard at work and had every volunteer on it. No, I am not included I am afraid. they probably took it before I started volunteering but i probably will be included in next year's. Well I hope you are finishing up the christmas shopping and wrapping, Till next time.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Volunteering update ( week 5)
Well it's that time again to update you on my volunteering and yes if you are facebook friend of mine you noticed that this week was my final week at the humane society. Like I mentioned on my previous posts there were hardly anything I could do there and the tasks that I was more than capable of doing such as cleaning or washing they left up to the staff. Well.....maybe except for the bathing of kittens or pups but they didn't always have those available. I was really reluctant to quit because I didn't want people to think I didn't try to enjoy myself. I have had a history of doing that in the past quitting a program way to early before I had given it a chance.
After talking to a few people such as mom, Hailee, and Carson, and grandma I realized that three weeks was plenty of time to see it wasn't for me. Mom and grandma asked me the same questions which were,
"How do you feel when you get on the bus on Wednesdays knowing you will be volunteering at the Heartville thrift shoppe?"
My answer was: I love it! I am excited when I see the white and blue SARTA bus come into my street.
Then of course I got the question, "How do you feel when the bus comes for you the next day and you know that you will be going to the humane society?"
My answer: It's not the same feeling. I don't know what I'm going to be doing when I arrive there, people aren't the friendliest, which I understand but have thought I was in community service and spoke harshly to me. All that I've ended up doing there is watching the pet of the day and handing treats."
Anyway as mom picked me up from the humane society Thursday she said "Honey I don't care where you volunteer as long as you enjoy yourself," and that's when I realized I made the right decision. Anyway let me give you a little peak as to what went on each day.
Wednesday: Heartville Thrift shoppe
I was greeted by the manager Maria as I walked in to get my badge. She wanted to go over some changes how to price the books and told me that they have a new price scanner that automatically scans the price on books that have a blank sticker on them. So yes I got to pricing and restocking the books. For the first time since I'd been there I'd got to help a couple people. Yes it might sound lame to you but not me. One was a gentleman who wanted a price on a hardback and asked me and yes I knew the answer. :)
The other person I helped was a little girl but I can't help but say I helped her mom out too. I was putting books away on the paperback fiction shelf right next to the youth children's section when I saw them. Her mom was looking at books for her but none seemed to catch the girls interest. She would just look at her mom and roll her eyes. It was like she was thinking, Really, I can't believe you suggested that . I couldn't help be curious and asked what her mom what her daughter's reading level is.
She said she was level up reading wise as far as chapter books and sometimes they don't know what to pick out. I saw a Magic Attic club book that used to be one of my favorite series when I was her age and asked if she liked the magic attic club. Her eyes lit up when I handed her the book and to find out that she hadn't read that particular one was even better! Her mom smiled and said thanks. :) I purchased my first book there. The cost $1.07. Yahoo can't beat that!
Thursday: Humane Society ( Last Day)
Well my first thought was I am not going to be sitting around draining the battery out of my phone, I'm bringing something to do and sure enough I brought my paperback book I purchased. Yes it was a really slow day. Only two of the staff members I knew well were there and the rest were basically people I haven't seen before. I had a funny encounter with Alex the pet of the day. She was an eight year old dog who acted like a pup and tried to get my paperback. Well anyway I don't have any regrets about giving up my volunteer work there. I will be picking up an extra day at Heartville doing clothing on Fridays. Well that's all for now. I will try and get on here and do a book review on a book that I read so it don't bore you with volunteer updates. If I sounded negative on my last post I highly apologize for that. Hope to hear from you soon.
After talking to a few people such as mom, Hailee, and Carson, and grandma I realized that three weeks was plenty of time to see it wasn't for me. Mom and grandma asked me the same questions which were,
"How do you feel when you get on the bus on Wednesdays knowing you will be volunteering at the Heartville thrift shoppe?"
My answer was: I love it! I am excited when I see the white and blue SARTA bus come into my street.
Then of course I got the question, "How do you feel when the bus comes for you the next day and you know that you will be going to the humane society?"
My answer: It's not the same feeling. I don't know what I'm going to be doing when I arrive there, people aren't the friendliest, which I understand but have thought I was in community service and spoke harshly to me. All that I've ended up doing there is watching the pet of the day and handing treats."
Anyway as mom picked me up from the humane society Thursday she said "Honey I don't care where you volunteer as long as you enjoy yourself," and that's when I realized I made the right decision. Anyway let me give you a little peak as to what went on each day.
Wednesday: Heartville Thrift shoppe
I was greeted by the manager Maria as I walked in to get my badge. She wanted to go over some changes how to price the books and told me that they have a new price scanner that automatically scans the price on books that have a blank sticker on them. So yes I got to pricing and restocking the books. For the first time since I'd been there I'd got to help a couple people. Yes it might sound lame to you but not me. One was a gentleman who wanted a price on a hardback and asked me and yes I knew the answer. :)
The other person I helped was a little girl but I can't help but say I helped her mom out too. I was putting books away on the paperback fiction shelf right next to the youth children's section when I saw them. Her mom was looking at books for her but none seemed to catch the girls interest. She would just look at her mom and roll her eyes. It was like she was thinking, Really, I can't believe you suggested that . I couldn't help be curious and asked what her mom what her daughter's reading level is.
She said she was level up reading wise as far as chapter books and sometimes they don't know what to pick out. I saw a Magic Attic club book that used to be one of my favorite series when I was her age and asked if she liked the magic attic club. Her eyes lit up when I handed her the book and to find out that she hadn't read that particular one was even better! Her mom smiled and said thanks. :) I purchased my first book there. The cost $1.07. Yahoo can't beat that!
Thursday: Humane Society ( Last Day)
Well my first thought was I am not going to be sitting around draining the battery out of my phone, I'm bringing something to do and sure enough I brought my paperback book I purchased. Yes it was a really slow day. Only two of the staff members I knew well were there and the rest were basically people I haven't seen before. I had a funny encounter with Alex the pet of the day. She was an eight year old dog who acted like a pup and tried to get my paperback. Well anyway I don't have any regrets about giving up my volunteer work there. I will be picking up an extra day at Heartville doing clothing on Fridays. Well that's all for now. I will try and get on here and do a book review on a book that I read so it don't bore you with volunteer updates. If I sounded negative on my last post I highly apologize for that. Hope to hear from you soon.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Volunteering update ( Week 3)
Well it's that time again for an update. I know I have usually have posted my updates on volunteering Fridays but yesterday was kind of busy due to a lunch date with Jessie and her mom, but anyway at least I am doing it now. Anyway I think you'll like what I've got to say. So here it goes.
Wednesday: Heartville Thrift shop
I must say this is the place that I'm looking forward to coming to every week! :) I'm glad that I felt that way after one day there. The manager Ashley was very sweet and showed me around and told me that except for four or five paid staff the rest of the employers there are volunteers. I am strictly in charge of pricing and re stalking books. In my head I thought there was going to be a little cart with books and I was going to be done in a half hour. NOT! There were tables and carts filled with books that needed pricing and restocking. So yes I was busy the whole time I was there. So bring on the books!
Thursday: Humane society
After trying my hand at both volunteer shifts which are 11:00AM-1:45 and 1:45-3:00 I must say I enjoy the afternoon shift more. I've tried my hand in the morning but my public transportation had dropped me off earlier than the shift before volunteers are allowed back to help. I feel like I still don't know how I feel about the animal shelter. I don't love it as much as Heartville but at the same time I don't want to give up. Anyway I'll keep you updated. The pet of day was a dog named Sammy. All it said on her tag was she's 6 and she's on a diet. I forget what kind of dog she is but she's black and brown. Well I'm going to go. I will write again soon of a book overview and some other things so it doesn't look like I'm just updating you on volunteering. Have a good day.
Wednesday: Heartville Thrift shop
I must say this is the place that I'm looking forward to coming to every week! :) I'm glad that I felt that way after one day there. The manager Ashley was very sweet and showed me around and told me that except for four or five paid staff the rest of the employers there are volunteers. I am strictly in charge of pricing and re stalking books. In my head I thought there was going to be a little cart with books and I was going to be done in a half hour. NOT! There were tables and carts filled with books that needed pricing and restocking. So yes I was busy the whole time I was there. So bring on the books!
Thursday: Humane society
After trying my hand at both volunteer shifts which are 11:00AM-1:45 and 1:45-3:00 I must say I enjoy the afternoon shift more. I've tried my hand in the morning but my public transportation had dropped me off earlier than the shift before volunteers are allowed back to help. I feel like I still don't know how I feel about the animal shelter. I don't love it as much as Heartville but at the same time I don't want to give up. Anyway I'll keep you updated. The pet of day was a dog named Sammy. All it said on her tag was she's 6 and she's on a diet. I forget what kind of dog she is but she's black and brown. Well I'm going to go. I will write again soon of a book overview and some other things so it doesn't look like I'm just updating you on volunteering. Have a good day.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Volunteering update (week 2)
Well it's been a couple weeks since I got myself out in the field of volunteering and I thought I'd update you on the progress and how I like it. I decided that I will keep you updated each week after I accomplished my week's worth of volunteering. Right now it looks like Wednesdays, and Thursdays I'm GOING to be busy with volunteering at a theft store in Heartville, sorting and pricing books, and yes continuing my work at the animal shelter. Then once a month I will be volunteering at Mighty Wind Christian church at their open house. It is an event where the less fortunate or homeless come in to get food or shop for needed clothing or appliances free of charge. Yes I volunteered there Wednesday and met a great group of people and they want me to come back. Here is a little bit of what went on each day I volunteered.
Wednesday: Mighty Wind Christian Church
Mom had offered to drop me off on her way to my grandparent's house. I was relieved that she did because the doors to the church were locked and we literally had to pound on it. Thoughts were streaming through my head like, "Oh no! was this a scam!" But sure enough a gentleman by the name of Don answered along with a woman named Linda. Mom explained I was here to volunteer and they ooed and awed and said come on in. It was real easy work, it was basically hanging and putting clothes into boxes and bags and racks for the open house. It was fun looking through the clothes. Some of them still had tags on them and looked brand new. Yes as we worked we chit chatted and had fun. :)
Thursday: Animal Shelter
I didn't do that much like the last time I was there. I walked two dogs one looked like a black lab mix named Tank and one by the name of Chip. Tank was funny he just wanted to sit in the grass and enjoy some fresh air so I let him and he kept sneaking me kisses. I gave all the dogs and cats treats, and played with a cat by the name of sweetie boy.
The pet of the day was a shepard mix by the name of Abby. She was a cutie. on her tag it said, gentle, good with kids, and housebroken. ;) If I was starting a family I would told the staff, "She's mine!" lol.
How I'm enjoying it
I am enjoying volunteering greatly. If I choose between the animal shelter and the church I would have to say the church. The animal shelter can be difficult at times and there is really no consistency with the volunteers. So I don't know what I am going to be doing when I go in which is hard. Well better get to housework bye.
Wednesday: Mighty Wind Christian Church
Mom had offered to drop me off on her way to my grandparent's house. I was relieved that she did because the doors to the church were locked and we literally had to pound on it. Thoughts were streaming through my head like, "Oh no! was this a scam!" But sure enough a gentleman by the name of Don answered along with a woman named Linda. Mom explained I was here to volunteer and they ooed and awed and said come on in. It was real easy work, it was basically hanging and putting clothes into boxes and bags and racks for the open house. It was fun looking through the clothes. Some of them still had tags on them and looked brand new. Yes as we worked we chit chatted and had fun. :)
Thursday: Animal Shelter
I didn't do that much like the last time I was there. I walked two dogs one looked like a black lab mix named Tank and one by the name of Chip. Tank was funny he just wanted to sit in the grass and enjoy some fresh air so I let him and he kept sneaking me kisses. I gave all the dogs and cats treats, and played with a cat by the name of sweetie boy.
The pet of the day was a shepard mix by the name of Abby. She was a cutie. on her tag it said, gentle, good with kids, and housebroken. ;) If I was starting a family I would told the staff, "She's mine!" lol.
How I'm enjoying it
I am enjoying volunteering greatly. If I choose between the animal shelter and the church I would have to say the church. The animal shelter can be difficult at times and there is really no consistency with the volunteers. So I don't know what I am going to be doing when I go in which is hard. Well better get to housework bye.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Back in the volunteering and blogging world
Yes that's right I am Back! It's been so long since I posted anything it feels great to be returning to the blogging world. Yes you might be wondering if I'd even thought about my blog since I stopped and the answer was yes I thought about it quite a bit but some of the events that I thought would make a good post would not be appropriate to share on here. But anyway for those who don't get on facebook or don't have an instagram account here is what occurred.
1. took a trip to Louisville with grandma to visit aunt Karla and her family. ( No we didn't have a blow out, we traveled by grayhound bus)
2. celebrated 5 years seizure free
3. went camping down at the ohio river and carved pumpkins and participated in the festivel
4. spending time with grandma and grandpa at their house for they are moving
5. reading some fantastic books
6. working on my novel
7. searching and FINDING volunteer work.
That's right, I am volunteering at The humane society. I think it is important to raise awareness for those who speak differently. Yes when I updated the status on facebook the likes came pouring in but also some warnings such as Happy for you but remember you can't adopt all." I must admit I was Skeptical about volunteering there because I didn't think my personality was suitable for it. I almost thought I was too HEARTLESS for it. Such as I didn't feel bad to see a dog or kitten be put in a cage I thought "Do I really have to be so tough, why can't I have compassion?"
Anyway I had witnessed a sad moment that proved that I DO have compassion and that I'm suitable to do this as I was about to sign out to catch my ride back home but more on that in a bit, here is what my first day was like:
Due to a leash that was broken a dog took me for walk rather than me taking the dog for a walk. ( The dog was cute and spotted. It resembled Crystal our old English cocker we had growing up. a young man who worked there saw that I was having trouble and grabbed the leash, shook his head and said "it's broken." He helped me get the dog back in it's cage.
I tried to walk another dog but I couldn't get the cage open I finally thought, "I'm asking for another job." sure enough they gave me one which was bathing a litter of kittens.
That was fun and it passed the time too. :) I wouldn't mind doing that every time I am there. There is always a staff or volunteer there to give you a hand. Yes some do squirm but they are easy to handle. Yes I made the mistake of taking my phone out of my back pack purse I had to take a photo for my cousin which did not come out good. Anyway guess what happened I went to the bathroom and the cell got thrown in with the group of towels to get cleaned. No, don't worry I still have it, and I got to feed the animals.
Okay about that sad moment when I realized that I DO have compassion. I saw a lady come in with her dog. It looked like a pit bull. I am not sure of her name but I am sure it was Kayla. I witnessed the woman standing with Kayla as I was about to sign out and at first I thought she was adopting but it was the other way around, she was giving Kayla to the humane society. She was answering questions about the her and Kayla looked at me with sad eyes and wanted me to pet her. Sure enough the staff member came and tried to take Kayla back but she would not budge the lady had to walk with them just to calm Kayla down. I saw the woman walk out crying and I almost lost it. I just wanted to give Kayla a treat. Sure enough I walked around with a basket full of treats for the dogs. Overall it was a fun experience. I will be doing it weekly and still searching for other volunteer work out there that interests me. I will keep you updated and post the pet of the day that is available. Till next time.
Heather
1. took a trip to Louisville with grandma to visit aunt Karla and her family. ( No we didn't have a blow out, we traveled by grayhound bus)
2. celebrated 5 years seizure free
3. went camping down at the ohio river and carved pumpkins and participated in the festivel
4. spending time with grandma and grandpa at their house for they are moving
5. reading some fantastic books
6. working on my novel
7. searching and FINDING volunteer work.
That's right, I am volunteering at The humane society. I think it is important to raise awareness for those who speak differently. Yes when I updated the status on facebook the likes came pouring in but also some warnings such as Happy for you but remember you can't adopt all." I must admit I was Skeptical about volunteering there because I didn't think my personality was suitable for it. I almost thought I was too HEARTLESS for it. Such as I didn't feel bad to see a dog or kitten be put in a cage I thought "Do I really have to be so tough, why can't I have compassion?"
Anyway I had witnessed a sad moment that proved that I DO have compassion and that I'm suitable to do this as I was about to sign out to catch my ride back home but more on that in a bit, here is what my first day was like:
Due to a leash that was broken a dog took me for walk rather than me taking the dog for a walk. ( The dog was cute and spotted. It resembled Crystal our old English cocker we had growing up. a young man who worked there saw that I was having trouble and grabbed the leash, shook his head and said "it's broken." He helped me get the dog back in it's cage.
I tried to walk another dog but I couldn't get the cage open I finally thought, "I'm asking for another job." sure enough they gave me one which was bathing a litter of kittens.
That was fun and it passed the time too. :) I wouldn't mind doing that every time I am there. There is always a staff or volunteer there to give you a hand. Yes some do squirm but they are easy to handle. Yes I made the mistake of taking my phone out of my back pack purse I had to take a photo for my cousin which did not come out good. Anyway guess what happened I went to the bathroom and the cell got thrown in with the group of towels to get cleaned. No, don't worry I still have it, and I got to feed the animals.
Okay about that sad moment when I realized that I DO have compassion. I saw a lady come in with her dog. It looked like a pit bull. I am not sure of her name but I am sure it was Kayla. I witnessed the woman standing with Kayla as I was about to sign out and at first I thought she was adopting but it was the other way around, she was giving Kayla to the humane society. She was answering questions about the her and Kayla looked at me with sad eyes and wanted me to pet her. Sure enough the staff member came and tried to take Kayla back but she would not budge the lady had to walk with them just to calm Kayla down. I saw the woman walk out crying and I almost lost it. I just wanted to give Kayla a treat. Sure enough I walked around with a basket full of treats for the dogs. Overall it was a fun experience. I will be doing it weekly and still searching for other volunteer work out there that interests me. I will keep you updated and post the pet of the day that is available. Till next time.
Heather
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