Memed In So Many Ways

// 6.6.07 // Filed under: Link Love, Thriving

I’m not big on memes except for the occasional exceptionally unique idea that might come my way. But in the past few days, I’ve been tagged by three people and, well, since I haven’t had a whole lotta other writing going on here, I thought, “What the hell.”

Babytalkers wants to know seven random things about me. Alasandra does it one better, demanding eight things. And Mama Saga asks me to name my five favorite charities. So here goes…

Eight Things About Shannon

• I’m working on losing 25 pounds and I’m currently down 9 pounds.
• I am taking my first trip to Las Vegas next week!
• I love to gamble.
• We’re going to ride the Star Trek ride in Las Vegas.
• I love Barry Manilow, but won’t be seeing him in Vegas because I recently saw his Vegas show in NYC. And because PHAT Daddy really couldn’t stand the torture.
• I really hate sitting here trying to think of eight things to write about myself.
• I saw the Karate Kid movies last week for the first time in my life. Karate Kid rocks!
• I saw Pirates 3 last week. Better than the 2nd, not as good as the 1st. Orlando Bloom is hot in all three.

Charities. I must admit that I am somewhat cynical when it comes to charities, after hearing certain reports of people lining their own pockets and money not really going where it’s meant to. I prefer to give of my time and to help people, places, and organizations I know personally. That said, there are a few charities that I favor:

• ChildFind
• Heifer International
• Diabetes Action

As per the rules, here is the list of all charities mentioned by those who participated in this meme before me.

• The American Heart Association: research to understand and heal hearts
• For Hearts and Souls: a chance at life for children in impoverished communities
• Sew Much Comfort: customized clothing for injured heroes
• Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund: provide for the child of a fallen hero
• Doctors Without Borders: delivers emergency medical aid to those in direst need
• LDS Humanitarian Services – donate to charity
• American Red Cross – emergency response
• Wasatch Homeless Health Care Incorporated/4th Street Clinic – health care for the homeless
• Newborns in Need – knitting for preemies
• Habitat for Humanity
• American Red Cross – disaster relief
• Raleigh Rescue Mission – homeless raleigh
• SOS Children’s Villages – sponsor a child
• Samaritan’s Purse – emergency relief programs
• St. Jude Children’s Hospital – cancer research
• The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – children with AIDS
• Make a Wish Foundation – grant a child’s wish
• Save the Children – children in poverty
• Ronald McDonald House – helping sick children and families
• Toys for Tots – toys for all kids

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