The following is an unedited, stream-of-consciousness personal journal used to experiment with different subjects outside of assignments and to practice free-writing. It shouldn't (at all) be viewed as a portfolio of polished work.

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Sierra Club in my Home State

Sierra Club: Help Protect the Florida Panther!

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I'm Changing the World

I want to change the world through character, through my own example to others. I can not directly preach to the entire world, but I can influence those around me and begin a perpetual network of good. I may never be able to travel to Africa to feed the hungry, protect women held under tyrannical systems, or restore the degraded soils of the world, but I can voice my opinion, I can support good causes, I can show others the way. I can stand firm where I am needed and brace against the tide of apathy. I can exemplify guiding principles of humanity and stewardship of our Earth. I may never be able to leave my native soil, but I can be an influence to those who live and work alongside me, eventually touching the sentiments of those who have the means to go abroad. Of these, some will carry forth my influence of comfort and encouragement for the distressed and ill-treated, or teach practices of protection for our Earth. And while being left behind in this country, I can do good where good is needed, as there is so much to be done here, in our own land.

To be a beacon is what I desire; to enlighten through action.

Sing it, Cuz!

Go to 29:45 to get to where my cousin, Damon, starts singing. This is at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service held annually in D.C. All the boys in the family sing like that. Woot!



Dang! Aren’t those BĂ©gin boys handsome? Good job, Damon! =)

Hope This Lucky Streak Keeps On

So you all know how I won the Martha Stewart Green Thumb contest for my little garden growing on my balcony? Well, I just found out I won again- wow! This time it's the item I posted previous to this post (the alphabet print). I just got off the phone with my brother (since it's for his baby) to have his wife and him tell me what they would like it to say across the top. I think they are just sticking with our last name since they're planning on more kids. Anyway, I can't believe my luck lately- anyone need me to come help them with a little luck? =)
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