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Posted by angela2 on November 21, 2007, at 16:40:22
I have been avoiding volunteering for like 3 days now and my dad really got on my case about it today. I'm glad he did. Sometimes I need people to get on my case and say, "Angela, you CAN do this." He said that I need to start being responsible and when I tell people I'm going to do something to do it. (I told someone I would volunteer and then cancelled)
I just wanted to post. Mainly to remind myself that I can do more than I want to, and sometimes I need to push myself. Not really for anyone to respond. Unless someone wants to.
Posted by rskontos on November 21, 2007, at 17:11:40
In reply to I can do more than I think, posted by angela2 on November 21, 2007, at 16:40:22
Angela, I am guilty as charged too. I totally understand. And you know when I actually do it I do feel better about myself so maybe you should listen to your dad and do it for you :)
rk
Posted by angela2 on November 21, 2007, at 17:23:09
In reply to Re: I can do more than I think, posted by rskontos on November 21, 2007, at 17:11:40
rk, exactly. I feel bad when I don't do the things I say I'm going to do. thank you.
Posted by angela2 on November 21, 2007, at 17:25:55
In reply to Re: I can do more than I think, posted by rskontos on November 21, 2007, at 17:11:40
Posted by rskontos on November 21, 2007, at 17:27:55
In reply to Re: I can do more than I think, posted by angela2 on November 21, 2007, at 17:23:09
It is ok. Just try to go forward from here. That is all any of us can do. But I do know what you mean.....it is hard to do the right thing. rk
Posted by rskontos on November 21, 2007, at 17:29:49
In reply to Re: I can do more than I think, posted by rskontos on November 21, 2007, at 17:27:55
Posted by Muffled on November 21, 2007, at 21:56:14
In reply to I can do more than I think, posted by angela2 on November 21, 2007, at 16:40:22
I usu do alot of it.
I could use the money, but working still stresses me out.
Volunteering does sometimes, but then I say to myself,'WTF they gonna do FIRE me!!!' LOL!
Volunteering is a good thing to do, and is important. W/O volunteers I think the world would come to a very rapid screeching halt.
I have been keeping away lately from my 'jobs' myself :-(
Just cuz I am struggling to be around people right now. But I need to get back into it. They are good people those I work and come into contact with. And I DO help with what I do.
I expect you do too.
Take care,
M
Posted by llurpsienoodle on November 21, 2007, at 22:07:11
In reply to I can do more than I think, posted by angela2 on November 21, 2007, at 16:40:22
You can do LOTS of stuff!
I hope you find volunteering as satisfying as I do :)
I work at a homeless shelter occasionally... too occasionally, actually.
-Ll
Posted by ClearSkies on November 22, 2007, at 8:21:00
In reply to Good for you for volunteering! » angela2, posted by Muffled on November 21, 2007, at 21:56:14
> I usu do alot of it.
> I could use the money, but working still stresses me out.
> Volunteering does sometimes, but then I say to myself,'WTF they gonna do FIRE me!!!' LOL!That's actually what keeps me going - that there is so little risk of someone saying, "you're not wanted here." Wow, that looks pretty pathetic written out, but it is how I feel about it. Last week someone gave me a thank-you note and I teared up, I was so grateful for the gesture. Can you imagine if one of my old bosses had ever done that? I might still be working :-(
> Volunteering is a good thing to do, and is important. W/O volunteers I think the world would come to a very rapid screeching halt.
Yup, especially at the non-profit I volunteer at. The place is half-run on volunteer "energy".
> I have been keeping away lately from my 'jobs' myself :-(
> Just cuz I am struggling to be around people right now. But I need to get back into it. They are good people those I work and come into contact with. And I DO help with what I do.
> I expect you do too.
> Take care,
> MIt helps me to think that someone else is relying on me for just 3 hours out of a day. That is a lot easier for me to commit to than an 8-hour shift.
CS
Posted by angela2 on November 24, 2007, at 16:54:32
In reply to Good for you for volunteering! » angela2, posted by Muffled on November 21, 2007, at 21:56:14
haha yeah one good thing about volunteering is they can't fire you lol. Thanks muffled.
Posted by angela2 on November 24, 2007, at 16:57:02
In reply to Re: I can do more than I think » angela2, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 21, 2007, at 22:07:11
homeless shelter..that sounds really interesting Llurpsie. Anywho, perhaps I'll go in on Monday. It's just clerical but they need the help.
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