ashley blogs

This week I have continued as before with small acts of service as often as possible. I do feel that this part about original idea has been the most consistent and easiest to accomplish. Much like last week, I feel that because I am looking for ways to serve others more opportunities do do so are popping up around me. I enjoy doing these small acts and don't feel like I am being inconvenience by them in any way. I wasn't able to volunteer at an organization this week either. However, since last week I have sent in a few different applications to organizations that I am very interested in. First if Honors flight which is an organization that helps military veterans. This organization plans flights for veterans who served in WW2, the Korean war, and the Vietnam war to Washington dc for a day of recognition and celebration. The next organization is called Cultivate Goodness which might be the most accessible organization for me to join. I actually did not have to apply to join ins...

 This week was busier than usual as I am wrapping up my flight training, getting other classes in order for next semester and balancing work as well. Although I wasn't able to fit in an organizational service to participate in this week, I found that more opportunities to serve others have presented its self solely because I have been shifting my focus recently. To start more of the miniscule work I have done on the daily have been really simple and started in my home. I've been reaching out more helping around the house with more chores, helping my little brother with school work, overall being more intentional with how I can do my part and help out. I also had the opportunity this week to help out a stranger at the gas station. An elderly couple were at the gas station trying to get home but had lost their debit card so I offered to pitch in for their gas. It may seem like a small thing, but I hope that I had brightened their day and lightened a small burden. These acts may s...