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Not Suitable for Children
4517 days
by brandan
in entertainment
I have a friend from college named Chewy…which is almost her legal name. But I shall call her Lynn from here on because she hates it.
So, Lynn is a filmmaker and she’s great at what she does. She sets big goals and knock them out. Her work is pretty amazing and she always takes on more than what you think might be possible, with an amazing result.
Lynn is taking on a new project and she needs your help. I write this, not by her request but because I think its awesome. This is a web series called “Not Suitable for Children“. Go to the link and check it out.
What do they need from you? All of your money, well maybe just a little. She has posted this project on kickstarter.com. What is that? Well, its a site where artists can list projects that they want to create and then people can back those projects with funding. You pledge to give X-amount. And if they reach their goal then you pay, if they don’t then no money is exchanged. They have to reach their goal to get any funding.
So, help out. They are looking to raise $4000 and are over half way there. They only have until December 31st, 2010 to raise the funds. This is a dream that her and several others have been working on for a while. Help someones dreams come true with just a few bucks. After you’ve donated, sit back while they complete the project. Then you can watch the end results air online and show everyone the project that you helped fund. How sweet, right? I know Lynn will get out a hilarious series that you’ll be proud of.
So, help out. Or else all of these people will have to get real jobs! And no one wants to see them in messy suits walking around your office.
The video below is for mature audiences!
Do Something Good….
2The holidays are coming fast, some are already here (Jewish shoutout!!!)…My question to all of you is, what are you doing that’s good?
The sad thing is that for a lot of people, this is the only time of year where they really think about other people. Once a year we give and donate to help those who are less fortunate. The good thing is that we open out hearts (and our wallets) so wide that we can make a lot of change for the entire year after.
So, tell me what you are doing to make the world around you better? Are you recycling? Did you put some change in that red kettle outside of Walmart? Are you volunteering? Maybe making donations. Whatever you are doing, I think it’s fantastic. We can’t all give money and possessions but sometime all people need is your time and compassion.
Let me know what you’re doing? Anything? Every little bit does actually count. What am I doing? We a few years ago, I rang a bell for the Salvation Army. I did it because I was bored and home from school and I think it gave me carpal tunnel. But I remember how fun (and cold) it was ringing that bell. I loved when kids came up and put something in. A lot of parents told me stories about how they were given that money and told they could do anything they wanted with it….they decided to give it to charity. How sweet. All lies I’m sure….but sweet none the less.
But, I am thinking that I will try and ring the bell again. I liked it. And I didn’t have to give them a dime. Just a little of my day. You’d be surprised how great you’ll feel when you’re done.
So, again…..do something good. Anything. Go get your old neighbors trash cans and bring them up to his house after trash day. Do something. Include your whole family and make it “a thing”. The holidays will truly be that much more important to you.
If you want to do something and don’t want to get up off of your desk chair, I started an online kettle for the Salvation Army. My goal is a measly $200. You can donate anything. And EVERY little bit counts. So click the picture below and get me to that $200 mark.
Tell me what you’re doing this holiday season. Give some ideas for what other people can do to help. If the Salvation Army isn’t your kind of charity, I will find one that will fit you. Let me know!
Do something good for others and the joy you’ll get will make it feel like you did it for you. Be safe!
