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| Almost 30 and stingy |
| 11.16.04 (11:34 am) [edit] |
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In a previous blog entry, I said I was almost 30. Actually, I'm closer to almost 28. But obviously, I'm closer to 30 than 20. No more early 20's or mid-20s for me. Or am I in my mid-20's? At what point are you in your late 20s?? I'm on the Social Commitee at work, and by default, everyone on the committee has been roped into being part of the United Way committee. I know it will sound awful, but I don't give charitable donations to them. I don't contribute a portion of my pay cheque to them. And I have absolutely no interest in helping out with the campaign. But as part of the Social Committee, I've been assigned duties...bleh. Quite frankly, I don't even like that organisation. But that's just a gut feeling. Maybe they don't spend as much on marketing as I think they do. Last week, there was a 50/50 draw for another charity thing that a co-worker is organising. She wants to raise $400 to help a needy family this Christmas. I guess I feel a little gypped in that it wasn't a company decision. I was thinking... This woman wants to help a family for Christmas, but she's roping the whole company into it? Why doesn't she do it all herself? I participated anyway because I couldn't say no when she came by my desk, so I bought an arm's length of tickets. I have nothing against giving to those who need help, but I would prefer to choose to whom I give...like band students. I like them. I think I would rather give to groups I can relate to. I know, karma will come bite me in the bum when I need help one day, and I'll run into people with my kind of attitude, and I'll be up shit creek. And as for helping others, I'd rather be more involved by giving time rather than money. For the last two years, my company has participated in the United Way's Day of Caring where instead of going to work for the day, we offer assistance as directed. Last year, we painted a group home. This year, we painted and gardened for a group home. I'd rather do that than give money. In fact, I'd rather give my stuff away than give money. Just anything but giving money!! |
posted by: Ryan (reply)
post date: 11.16.04 (5:37 pm)
Ha, I got mouthed off by a Scout once after completely ignoring him. Pushy little bastards. It's nice that you donated though. Also, I had no idea you were 27! Wow, my gf is your age... :P All your 30 talk is deceptive!
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 11.17.04 (8:03 am)
Reply to: Ryan
How old did you think I was? ;-)
posted by: Ryan (reply)
post date: 11.17.04 (2:15 pm)
I was convinced you were in your mid-30s! :) Was I ever wrong...
posted by: gfak40 (reply)
post date: 11.17.04 (2:40 pm)
I agree. I want to choose who I give to, and usually it's kids. But even then I'd want to choose if I could. I want to be the ultimate secret Santa, prowling neighborhoods all year long to see who's naughty and who's nice. Course I'd probably get arrested as a stalker.
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 11.18.04 (8:27 am)
Reply to: Ryan
*L* well, I have a bit of time to go ;-) Your gf is 27 and you're 21? What do you think of that?
posted by: Ryan (reply)
post date: 11.18.04 (10:40 pm)
Honestly, nothing. I think it's great, and I've got no problem being younger than her.
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 11.19.04 (7:15 am)
Reply to: Ryan
Awww, that is so sweet!! Good for you guys!!
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