January 17, 2008

I am beyond stoking out of my gore right now dudes!

Seriously!

I heard back today from MED WAR. I have sent in an application form to be a volunteer at the Med War Challenge for the southeast race this year in March.

A friend of mine is actually racing in the race.

It's a Medical Wilderness Adventure Race! Exciting, huh?

I cannot wait. I have been wanting to volunteer lately, and I think I found my calling. I get to camp the whole weekend and meet lots of cool, interesting people, and help people. :)

Joy Joy Joy!

It's going to be great.

I have also recently changed my "Kids Status" on my profile. I'm undecided now instead of just totally not wanting to have any. I went to this really awesome Bodies Exhibit in Charlotte over December holidays. I saw something there that changed me kind of. It was the fetus room. Even at 3 weeks pregant, there is a life form growing. It's real. You can even see fingernails developing, the head just tiny little parts of a real human being. I am still pro choice and always will be, but I don't know...something in me kinda sparked that day seeing all that. And lately, I feel that kids are inspiring little beings. There is so much we can learn from them. They recreate and reinvent themselves every day. We as adults lose that as we get older. It's refreshing being around my nieces. Their imaginations just run wild. It totally amazes me. Even though I am 32, there are a lot of women who are waiting to have kids at later ages. Even if I never fall in love and meet Mr. Right, I can always adopt. There are plenty of orphans out there who need good and caring homes. I was worried this past weekend about something, and my 6 year old niece took my hand and said to me, "Don't worry Aunt Sue, everything will be alright. It's ok. I'll help you." (She was referring to helping me with the twins in the bathroom...sometimes I don't know what to do when it comes to kids! lol Do I have to wipe their butts? Do they already know how to do that? etc. It was just me and my bro that day) She is about to turn 7 and she already seems so grown up for her age. It's amazing. We can learn so much from kids!

I wish I could rewind time and go back and major in education or counseling and work with youth and help them out with just saying no to drugs or whatever. Mentor them and help them in times of need when they don't have parents to count on for stuff like that.

I honestly feel like that is where i'm going to find my "boy scout". It really turns me on when people help others. I think it's a very attractive trait. I'm passionate, and I want to get involved somehow...and maybe someday, I'll meet a nice guy who respects me and treats me like a lady who likes to do the same thing.

While at the same time I'm very liberated and independent woman, I like a guy who respects me and who has manners and treats me wonderfully. I like having doors opened for me or being offered to help carry a huge load. It doesn't mean that I wouldn't return the favor, and it doesn't mean he is belittling me either. Consideration is the key. A true gentleman!

Here is a cool quote I got in my inbox today at work:
"Life is a never ending journey that gets shorter in time, don't waste it on things that won't matter to anyone. Open up your mind to worlds of possibilities where differences and beliefs will be embraced and not thrown away."