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Charity - My New Year's Resolution

December 30th, 2006 at 06:24 am

It is Dec. 30th here today in Tokyo. I am sitting at home peacefully on a beautiful sunny afternoon.

I just had three wonderful days off work and I saw some old friends. We had great conversations and some good times.

Then I realized that this is what life is all about. It is about spending more time with people you love and doing the things you love.

I am very fortunate to have had a wonderful year. I thank my partner for her support and her love. In fact, I think I'll write her a letter later today before she comes home from work and make her a special meal.

I also realized that I haven't given much thoughts to charity. I've been saving and I've managed my money quite well this year, but I didn't give anything back in return.

So I've decided to give away $5 a month for the entire year of 2007.

$5? Maybe some people will laugh at the small amount of contribution I've decided to make, but....it adds up. It would be $60 by the end of the year.

This still may not sound like much, but at least I am trying. I also want to increase that amount next year in 2008.

My plan? I'll drop it into a box when nobody's looking. And I will do so around Tokyo each month. From disabled charity funds to rain forests, etc. I vow to help and take no credits.

Since this entire blog of mine is anonymous anyway, I thought I make an entry more for myself as a self-binding contract.

Having saving and giving!

3 Responses to “Charity - My New Year's Resolution”

  1. PRICEPLUS Says:
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    You give what you can! Any gift given from the heart is a wonderous thing! YOur take on what is important in life is right on target!WinkSmile

  2. laceshawl Says:
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    Don't feel bad about taking care of your own needs first. If you are responsible for yourself, you don't have to rely on charity yourself, and it can go to the truly needy.

  3. asua Says:
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    Volunteer your time if you would like to do more =). I'm sure there are soup kitchens in Tokyo as well. I think it will be rewarding to spend an afternoon there. Cheers to you in the new year.

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