Happy New Years!! A Resolution of Unity and Peace

Greetings! Happy New Year to everyone! I hope the new year has been great so far. As a new year's resolution, I would like to do better about keeping in touch with my friends and family. I am hoping to take the time to reconnect with old friends, make and enjoy new friends, and to bridge some gaps among family members. Life is about more than our careers, our titles, our perceived successes and failures or our possessions. Every moment is so precious. Truthfully, at the end of the day, all any of us really have as our own are the relationships with others and the legacies we leave behind.

As the subject indicates, I am in Mississippi. It's a temporary assignment for more training. I am doing well, I am happy for the moment. We all know how hard it is for me to keep still, so expect a new email with a new location soon!

Some of you I've spoken to in the last 10 minutes; others I haven't spoken to in 10 months. Either way, shoot me an email letting me know how you are doing and what's going on in your world! I wish you the best 2009 has to offer!!

Lots of Hugs and Kisses!

Doriannicole

Are you ready to FLY?

Harriet crawled so Frederick could write. Frederick wrote so Rosa could sit. Rosa sat so Martin could walk. Martin walked so Barack could run. Barack ran so we all can fly.

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20 Jan 2009, the inauguration of America's newest president, is indeed a day of monumental history, great pride and accomplishment for our nation. But, the story must continue. We must all do our part to ensure their lives were not in vain...Harriet, Fredrick, Rosa, Martin, and Barack did it so each of us, no matter our race, ethnicity, creed, sexuality, nationality or gender could carry on the legacy of an America in pursuit of freedom, happiness, and justice for all. Are you ready to take flight?

10 Ways to make a difference in your community:

1. Mentor a child or teenager.
2. Be a good role model, lead by example.
3. Donate time to charitable causes (money is not enough).
4. Contact your local political representative about key issues.
5. Sponsor a child to go to school. (Depending on grade level, this could be as simple as buying school supplies, uniforms, etc.)
6. Contact your local volunteer center for opportunities to serve.
7. Become an organ donor. Donate Blood.
8. Help a teacher grade papers. Make dinner for firefighters. Bake cookies for policemen.
9. Look for the good in ALL people and teach your children to do the same.
10. Think critically. Be willing to step outside the box. And love thy neighbor as you love yourself.