Helllllooooooo Everyone!
It’s been a hellish time since my last post. Some good, some bad.
I’ll be focusing on the good for right now: I finally found a job here in Massachusetts! I can finally start paying my student loans again! Woohoo!
Another good thing is happening soon too: It’ll be my birthday!
Now, I know birthdays are special in general and should be celebrated, but this is a special birthday for me: I’ll be turning 30!
From what I understand, turning 30 is one of those special milestones. It’s the age where you’re no longer in your “fun” and “hazy” 20’s (which in my opinion are 10 years of constantly asking ‘what the hell?’, ‘where am I?’, and ‘what the fudge am I supposed to be doing right now?!’) and becoming a more responsible adult.
I’ve also recently come to understand that ‘turning 30’ can be scary for a lot of people, and for all the same reasons mentioned above; some of us are still asking those questions: “what the hell?”, “where am I?”, and “What the fudge am I supposed to be doing right now?!”
It doesn’t help that we’re living in the middle of a global Pandemic, with no signs of stopping, and trying to figure out how to survive through all this, mentally, physically, financially, and emotionally.
Because of all the uncertainty, I want to spread just a little bit more love and kindness around. So, in honor of my birthday, I’m asking you all for a favor. I’ve chosen two nonprofit organizations to donate to, and I would very much appreciate and love for you to do the same. Here’s a little blurb about the two:
First up is the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Now, those of you who know me would never in a million years doubt my love for animals. The Animal Rescue League is a downright behemoth when it comes to caring for the animals in need in Boston, as well as the neighboring cities. In their own words, they are an “unwavering champion…committed to keeping [animals] safe and healthy in habitats and homes.” The people who work with this organization have put their sweat, blood, and tears into taking care of animals forgotten and forlorn. In their honor, I ask you for your help. You don’t have to donate a lot – just $5 if you can will work fantastically!
If you want to donate to them, you can click here.
The second nonprofit organization near and dear to my heart is Christopher’s Haven.
Christopher’s Haven is a nonprofit located in Boston, Massachusetts. Their goal in life is to support families whose children have been hit with one of the worst ailments to ever affect a child: cancer. Families often come to Boston because we have one of the best hospitals dedicated to curing cancer, but often have nowhere to stay that’s affordable. Enter the Haven! On Labor Day of 2006, Christopher’s Haven opened a furnished and comfortable apartment for families to stay while their child gets the treatment they need. Today, they have over 7 furnished residential apartments, including a community area called ‘The Loft’. These homes not only give the parents peace of mind and the ability to focus on their children, but they also give the children a place for recreation, support, and somewhere to feel like a kid again. Again, you don’t have to donate much – $5 if you can will work wonderfully!
If you want to donate to them, you can click here.
If you aren’t financially stable enough to donate to either of these wonderful organizations, help me spread the word! follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, any place where they have a social platform! Tell your friends and family about them! Talk about them in public! Getting the word out on these organizations helps tremendously!
Thank you in advance from the bottom of my heart!
L.J. LaBree 