There is absolutely no way I can tear myself away from the news to gawk at pretty weddings and DIY projects when all I can think about is the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. My heart hurts just as it did after the Haiti earthquake, after Hurricane Katrina, after 9/11, and after tornadoes hit my hometown and ravaged the multiple homes and the community theater I spent so much time performing in.
Images by the Associated Press, via Huffington Post
Even though I had a “Go buy this awesome thing now or forever live with the consequences,” budget-friendly product spotlight planned for today, I’m holding on to it. Instead, you should think about taking some of the money you would be spending on beer (or beergaritas, since the weather is beauteous) this weekend and donate to the Red Cross. Text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to give $10 to the international relief fund.
I donated this morning and I feel more refreshed than after getting a full-body massage followed by a nap on a cloud. Giving is a really, really magical thing, and we probably shouldn't mess with karma.
Are you left still wanting to donate even more of your beergarita fund to help others? Check out Operation Layla—you’ll be so glad you did.
Hollie
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