Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Oh, wow! It’s December already. Where did the year go? Well, looking back over the promise that I made to myself at the beginning of the year, I’m glad I made it to some volunteer projects and a little sad that I did not make it to more.

I discovered some wonderful community service organizations. I’d like time to explore a few more organizations before choosing one to support for many, many years, though. So, again, in 2010, I will do my best to make it to one volunteer project a month. Family responsibilities with two young children and work obligations of starting my own business might prevent me from reaching that goal every single month, but the commitment is still there. Having this blog – my commitment in writing – is helping me keep this promise to myself.

Note: As a follow-up to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) fundraiser that I supported in October, I’d like to report that the Eastern North Carolina Light the Night Walks surpassed their fundraising goal of $400,000 and raised $423,000. In a year when so many of us are struggling financially, isn’t it wonderful that an organization such as the LLS is getting the money it needs?