Day 153: Cleaned the Apartment

After a fabulous weekend at home, I headed back to good old Cheney (2 more weeks)! I had a very busy Sunday and was in and out of meetings all day. When I had a few hours of free time, I headed back to my apartment and realized that it could use a little TLC. Now, our apartment is typically pretty clean, but it needed a little more of the nitty gritty cleaning. I straightened up, vacuumed, dusted, and did the dishes. It felt good to do a little spring cleaning and have a clean apartment to come home to. In addition, I wanted to do something nice for my roommates, so they too could come home to a nice and clean apartment.

God bless,

Kailee

Day 119: Feed Cheney

This evening I was able to take part in a very cool experience here in Cheney. I have been wanting to get involved with a club at Eastern called Circle K International (college version of Kiwanis) for the longest time and finally found time today. Basically, this club looks for community service opportunities. We took a trip down to the Cheney Community Center, where they serve meals for those in the community in need. In addition, attached to the community center is also a clothing donation bank which is open late on Feed Cheney days so those who eat can also shop.

After talking to a woman who helps organize these dinners, she explained that:

• Feed Cheney on average feeds 80-100 people
• Groceries are also available from Second Harvest
• Feed Cheney is a monthly event, happening the last Monday of the month
• The different courses are prepared by different groups and organizations like Second Harvest and a local church.
• Volunteers are a huge blessing and make this dinner possible.

The rest of the group and I were asked to clean off tables and put away the tables and chairs. During my time cleaning, I was able to talk to other volunteers and learn a lot more about the program. In general, I was able to have a good time and meet some very nice people. I gave the lady in charge my contact information, so hopefully I will be able to come back help and help in the future. 

It is amazing that you live somewhere and be so unaware of the opportunities that await you until you go looking for them. Open your eyes, start looking because I promise you won't regret it! 

God bless,

Kailee 

Day 117: GO GREEN: Pick Up Litter

Today, I am going to keep it short and simple. Next time you walk by a piece of trash, pick it up. The environment will appreciate it and everything will look so much prettier.

Day 3: Did Chores, When Technically I Don't Have Any

God has blessed me with an unconditionally loving family, who have provided a beautiful home for me to live. Over the last three weeks, I have throughly enjoyed spending my time and the holidays with my whole family, but specifically my parents. Parents...they always give, give, give and expect nothing in return. Now, when it comes to chores you may be like me and have heard them exclaim, "don't make me tell you twice"! But as I thought about my departure and how much they do already, I realized why should they have to ask at all?  My parents already give so incredibly much. So, my act of kindness for the day included the following chores:

• Picked up my stuff
• Put away my christmas presents 
• Took out the trash (twice)
• Feed the dogs  (My brother beat me to it)
• Laundry
• Put Dishes in the dishwasher

The point for today is that these everyday acts of kindness, no matter what it is, should not have to be asked for twice or even once. They should already be instilled in our being. It should be in our nature to want to help and expect nothing in return...much like our parents. 

Have a random act of kindness you would like me to try? Comment below.

God bless, 

Kailee