make a difference

So I took my friend’s clothes, CDs, and books to the respective places to be sold. The one store did not take any of her clothes because they weren’t designer brand. pfft. Then got her 7.50 for 5 CDs (not bad). And then 6 bucks for ten books and a couple CDs so much for that. A total of 13.50 nonetheless. I hope she appreciates me driving out there for her. And I hope she has the ability to save her money this time.

A friend asked me what my long term goals were and I told him to make a difference. And he said I have made a difference in his life. He said that I’ve given him someone to talk to and listen to and helped him see things from a different perspective. Not sure if I understand the last bit of that. But I suppose I should try to feel special.

Recently I have been talking to a boy who has been dealing with a drug/alcohol problem. I have only talked to him a few times in person but he tells me he really trusts me. I am the only one he can talk to besides his AA support group. I just really appreciate him telling me these things. And I hope me being a listening ear is making a difference to him.

Got a new shirt from FCK H8 sales. It says “Don’t B H8n on the Homos!” Squee! I can’t wait to see everyone stare at me.

I helped one of my best friends clean her room yesterday. Yes this probably does not sound like much, but it is. At least I hope it is. We went through her clothes, books, and CDs and hopefully she will get some money from it. She is in debt and I am going to do anything I can to help her stabilize her economic situation. Her first goal is to pay for driving lessons which costs about $300. So I just need to help her save her money somehow. Hopefully what I am doing will make a difference in the end.

I drove an hour and back to pick up my friend in order to take her to the airport. Even though it’s small, I think I really helped her out. And I made the difference of her trying to find another ride to get to the airport.

This will always be on my list. It can never be fully accomplished. But I realized today that maybe I have made a difference or at least I hope I have. A little more than six months ago I cut my hair to donate to Locks of Love. Hopefully someone received my hair and has a warmer head now. =) I also realized how I might be different from other people. I’m willing to take on challenges that other people wouldn’t. Such as adopting, taking in a dog from a shelter rather than a puppy, and more recently helping a friend with suicide. How many people would do would I have done for this friend? I make him check in with me everyday via some sort of communication. I hope I have made a difference in his life, or helped him the least bit.