humble BEDA Day 9

I've just finished something both humbling and exciting. My best friend since the second grade, Sarah, asked if I would recommend her to the Peace Corps. I have never been asked to be a recommendation, but I was thoroughly honored. I think I remember crying because I was so shocked and thrilled to be asked that of me. Well, I just submitted the recommendation and I'm still a little overwhelmed at what my best friend is considering for a life career. I've known only one other person to work for the Peace Corps and one friend to work for AmeriCorps, and I have never been more proud to say that my friends are that willing to help others out.

I like to think that I help out in small ways. I recycle as much as I can even though no one picks up our recycling. [we have to take it to the recycling center ourselves, always a fun task] I've always been helpful to others, if there is a charity event around I try to take part in it. [one of the few things I enjoy about sororities is that they do at least one charity event a year. and since there fore 14 or so sororities, I've had many choices] and I'm an all-around decent person. But seeing these friends go places like Madagascar, New Orleans, El Salvador, and Philadelphia with the sole purpose of helping others, for months at a time, well....I'm humbled. There was no better way for me to express these thoughts than here on my blog, but sometimes I regret spending so much time only thinking about myself and being on the internet browsing things that I enjoy instead of being out in the world actually doing something for others. But today I did. Today, I recommended the only person I could think of that deserves an experience like the Peace Corps. The fact that she is so eager to apply and help is just the tip of the iceberg. Sarah actually deserves this. She's kind, loyal, helpful, and focuses on a community-based life. She can smile and light up an entire room because that's how bright she can be. And the fact that she doesn't want to go to med school and be a doctor with a nice income is another reason, because Sarah definitely could ace med school. She has the potential to do whatever she wants, and she chose the most giving and sharing career path ever.

Basically, I am proud to call her my oldest best friend. I've never known anyone like her and I hope I never do. She is one of my favorite people in the world and I know that she will succeed in anything that she does.

I don't care that I spent paragraphs praising my best friend. SHE'S AWESOME SO THERE!

I think I might make those cookies or muffins for my Poppy's nursing home today. I want to give back. :)

Current song - Skyscraper -Luke Conard
Current cup of water - 2