Day 42 -- Writing community presentation summary

"Give a little bit
Give a little bit of your love to me
Give a little bit
I'll give a little bit of my love to you
There's so much that we need to share
So send a smile and show you care."
---from song called "Give a Little Bit" by Supertramp

Today I wrote up the summary of a Tuesday presentation to the community by a woman who wrote a book on college admissions. It's called “You’re Accepted:
Lose the Stress. Discover Yourself. Get into the College That’s Right for You.”
The book takes a sort of granola-ish approach to the whole process, encouraging students to focus on self-discovery and to make it a personal journey of self-acceptance. Many of the concepts came from the speaker's background as a yoga instructor. It could seem a bit touchy-feely, but truth be told I think it's exactly what high stress, intense students need to hear.

The presentation drew about 100 to 150 people but sending the summary out on the listserv means many, many more will now know about it. Often in the past I have felt way underpaid as a freelance writer, but in this case, as was the case yesterday at the writer's center, it feels good to put my writing skills to use in the volunteering arena. I will do so again when writing up the PTSA minutes, probably tomorrow, underscoring to me yet again how many different ways there are to give back to the community.

Also met with a very nice woman at the Jewish Social Servies Agency today regarding a volunteer project that I hope to begin through this organization. It involves visiting an elderly woman, doing errands with her, and providing some companionship. I am looking forward to that and will keep you posted on how it goes.....