happy earth day! i've been nonexistent the last few weeks with our move, but hopefully i can get back on track now.
i'm glad to think that with such a popular emphasis on 'going green' these days, earth day as a holiday isn't as big of deal as it used to be. i'm not saying it's not important of course, but there is just such an emphasis on protecting the environment everyday, that there's only so much more you can do on this special day.
what will we do special for the day? honestly, nothing. we already have all our lights CFL's, take shorter showers, consolidate our errands and driving, use cloth shopping bags, and all that good stuff.
it is fun to get together with the community and do something together. around here, there are tons of park and beach clean-ups, nature walks and recycling events. we'll be taking part in the festivities when we can this week and have fun with new friends.
i hope that you too can have fun getting out and down and dirty to improve your neighborhood and give mother earth a little help.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
DIFFERENCE: friendly neighbors
we've just moved recently and i must say, i enjoy the adventures of moving. for all the hard work, the frustration, the cleaning, the uncertainties; i enjoy moving.
this was a big move for us, about 1200 miles, and now we're away from family and friends.
but, here's what i love most: whenever we move, i play it up when i can. here's what i mean: we're at the store and as i'm checking out, i casually ask the cashier something about the area, where something is, if the weather is always like this, anything. and i throw in, 'we're new in the area'. it totally changes people! everyone is so proud of their hometowns or the places they reside and they love to show it off. i do it all the time, the store, library, neighbors, whoever! it just makes people happy.
people are so helpful, they tell you their favorite parks, what schools are good, when to avoid traffic jams, whatever's important to them. it's great! even after living in a place for a while, i'll throw that out, and it makes people happy and proud of their neighborhoods.
when you live in a place for so long, you get closed off to the people and things around you. if you haven't moved in a while, play 'newbie' for a day and you'll see what i mean. that is of course, unless you're like my sister in a small town where everyone already knows you.
this was a big move for us, about 1200 miles, and now we're away from family and friends.
but, here's what i love most: whenever we move, i play it up when i can. here's what i mean: we're at the store and as i'm checking out, i casually ask the cashier something about the area, where something is, if the weather is always like this, anything. and i throw in, 'we're new in the area'. it totally changes people! everyone is so proud of their hometowns or the places they reside and they love to show it off. i do it all the time, the store, library, neighbors, whoever! it just makes people happy.
people are so helpful, they tell you their favorite parks, what schools are good, when to avoid traffic jams, whatever's important to them. it's great! even after living in a place for a while, i'll throw that out, and it makes people happy and proud of their neighborhoods.
when you live in a place for so long, you get closed off to the people and things around you. if you haven't moved in a while, play 'newbie' for a day and you'll see what i mean. that is of course, unless you're like my sister in a small town where everyone already knows you.
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