Here’s my suggestion everyone. Come back down from up in the clouds. You watched a 30 minute video that I shall simply deem… a misleading promotional tool. I’m not saying that what invisible children created is right or wrong, I myself don’t know all of the facts. But I will say this…Clicking “Like” or “Share this” is not directing helping those kids or locking up criminals thousands of miles away.
If you want this world to change, if you’d like to see a difference in this world at all, sharing a video is not enough. The only way you can be fully certain that good is being done is if you do it yourself. Volunteer at a homeless shelter, an after-school program, a senior citizen center, the pediatric center of a hospital, or even an animal shelter (and this is call-to-action for myself as well). Whatever it is you’re so passionate about, go see it yourself. Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr aren’t going anywhere, reruns of teen mom will still be on tomorrow or next week, and your friend won’t disown you because you bailed on that mani/pedi date - hell, invite her to join you. Make your own damn video, one that’s pure and honest and doesn’t cost thousands of dollars to produce. Connect with people who are actually in need, not your friends that happen to repost the same video as you.
There’s been terrible tornadoes out in the midwest recently. Why don’t you use social media sites for something other than posting pictures of your keg stand and try and find a family in need instead? Throw a charity event for them. Donate old clothes or toys or gift cards. Send them a message or email just letting them know you’re praying/thinking of them.
As I’m writing this, I’m simply reminding myself of how much I’ve failed over these last few months. I haven’t done a single one of these things. I should have. There’s no excuse, but, I’m sharing this with everyone so I will. I’m asking all of you to hold me to it.
I want to take some time out of each week until I find a full-time job and do some good. I shall start next week. If anyone knows any charity events happening in the near future please fill me in. I might not have much money, but I have plenty of time and I’m sure if you rearranged a few things, you’d be able to find some time too.
Just remember, Kony isn’t the only piece of shit out there.
This is my mini freak out. I’m graduating in 18 days. That’s less than three weeks. I’m attempting to finish up coursework, embrace these last couple of weeks at college, figure out what my next move, and apply for jobs. I’m well aware everyone else before me in life that’s graduated college has gone through this. So this is me asking for advice.
I’m torn between working my ass off and trying to pull all B+’s and A’s and sacrificing what is left of my social life here at college, or taking some B’s and some A’s and having some fun before I’m stuck being an adult forever and ever and ever. Any suggestions?
I feel absolutely terrible about going on a vacation in two days while there are so many people suffering from those devastating tornadoes. I’ve decided I need to do something.
The second I get back from Cancun, I’m going to start planning a fundraiser, volunteer, or do whatever I can do make a difference. If there’s anyone in NJ that wants to help or is already planning something, message or email me!
jessicamhenning@me.com
