And it's (officially) on

So today I turned 36. Feels a lot like 35. Heck, it feels like 30. But with more tattoos.

I'm excited to challenge myself to do something that is so simple, but so easy to forget to do.
I've mentioned my project to some friends and they've expressed interest in volunteering at some of the places with me. I think having company will motivate me for some of the volunteer experiences.

My office is throwing me a surprise farewell party tomorrow (yeah, I know). In lieu of a corporate gift, I've asked that they make a donation to the charity of my choice. So the first official act of (quasi) kindness will be a donation to CAMH.

I figure that sure beats a gift card for a place that I'd never shop at. And everyone who contributes gets to feel better for making a donation and making a difference in someone's life.

Here goes everything...

It's been an interesting 6 months. A lot of changes in my life. Some great, some good, and some just downright heartbreaking. So with my birthday around the corner, I've decided that it's time I focus portions of my (adult ADD) energy elsewhere & share the proverbial birthday cake with others.

I'm going to volunteer the beejesus out of the next year. Do all the things I said I would do. Things like head back to working in a food bank, driving cancer patients to their appointments, helping seniors do stuff, y'know, things like that.

My hope is to document what I do on this blog. By publicly announcing my intentions I hope it keeps me on track. There's nothing worse than making a loud pronouncement and then quietly wandering away from it. Hell, I'm giving myself 12 months to do 36 things. I visit that many bars and restaurants in a 5 month period!

Well, here goes everything...