There are those that say

"When you give service--

you get more out of it than you give"

How true is that statement?

I had a great weekend.

I got to meet some really nice ladies

from all over the world,

hang out with my best friend

and have my creativity inspired.

I was inspired to be a better person,

to look for the good in my life,

and to count my blessings.

And all of that happened while i was volunteering.

I did get "stuff" as well

and that was really cool--

but in the big scheme of things

it was the lives i touched

and those that touched me

that really made my weekend.

"Stuff" is nice--

but it is those relationships you forge

and the things you learn

that will be with you forever--

I am so LUCKY that i had this opportunity

and the best part was that it was FREE for me.

Yes, I was a volunteer and i paid for my experience in service--

but i think that was why I enjoyed it all the more.

The best way to find yourself

is to lose yourself in the service of others."

- Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)