Do You Have a Minute to Make a Difference?

I’m a writer. I’m a respected student. I’m a great girlfriend. I’m a caring friend. I’m a warrior.

Who are you? Who have you been? What have you done for others?

Autism is a brain disorder preventing social and communicative interaction, occuring in 1 out of every 150 kids.

There is more to Autism than words. Who are you if you have Austim? Are you the future Picasso? Are you a runner? Are you just an average joe? There’s more to you than the word Autistic.

Help a Missouri Bill get passed to help Autism Insurance. Fill out your name and click “sign the petition” in less than 30 seconds. It could make a difference on millions. Get started here.

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Have You Given Today?

One day, a friend told me to count how many times I said “I”. He wasn’t trying to make me feel selfish, but he made it clear that we think about ourselves too often. There are so many people out there who are less fortunate, and we should appreciate everything that we have in life.

I now have a habit of donating to anyone who is helping a charitable cause. One easy way to give is at www.freerice.com. It’s an interactive way to give to others around the world! You can use this on facebook and help others get involved.

Make a Difference with National Me to We Day.

Have you heard of the National Me to Day? If you’ve ever wanted to get in the world community but aren’t sure how to get started, this organization is pulling together young people from around the globe to make the world a better place.

This site is worth checking out because it gives you simple steps on how you can make a difference!

Holidays are Right Around the Corner!

Halloween is in about 20 days or so! Every year, it’s like Halloween comes and then Thanksgiving and Christmas fly by.

The hardest thing about the holidays is buying gifts. I feel like I think of the same ideas over and over again. My mom always gets lotion, my Dad gets the usual boxers and socks, my sister gets movies or picture frames, and last but not least, there’s my boyfriend.

He came home from boot camp in August and it’s been really fun having him home. For graduation, I got him a Build-A-Bear in an army outfit with dogtags and the whole nine yards!

I’m stumped, though. What do I get him for Christmas? I don’t have any ideas. What fun gifts have you gals given?

How Big Can You Give?

I don’t know if you’ve seen any of Oprah’s latest show “The Big Give” on ABC, but it is very inspiring! Ten contestants were chosen to show how they can give big based on each week’s challenges. They’ve given away money, connected with communities, paid car bills, reached out to those in need, completed random acts of kindness, and so much more. It has challenged me to ask myself each day, “How can I give big? Can I give bigger?” Anyone can be the recipient: my own family, every girl that comes to our site, or a stranger I meet on the street.

So, I would love to hear about one of your recent random acts of kindness or how you’re giving big. Maybe we can all inspire one another. I was thinking about how amazing it would be if every single person in the world took on Oprah’s challenge. Can you just imagine how the power of these simple acts could change things? It’s pretty awsesome! Well, I’m going to go see what random act I can carry out today.

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