25

For some odd reason, my mother has been bugging me about what I want to do for my birthday.

This would seem a natural question if it wasn't for the fact that it's about 4.5 months away! I have no idea what has gotten into that women but she keeps asking.

I normally hate my birthday. It makes me quite uncomfortable for people to devote their day and time to me. Even when its genuine, I always feel like its fake. As if people are being made to celebrate my day and not really wanting to do it. Whether this is correct or not, I do not like celebrating my birthday (which is quite ironic because I love being the center of attention).

But because my mother keeps pestering me about what I want, its been on my mind for a few days now. My birthday comes on a Tuesday, which means that I will have to work. Which means I won't be able to do something big.

And then it hit me. I don't want the day to be about me. I want it to be about others.

During my undergrad years, I was fortunate enough to encounter an organization and its individuals that strive themselves in service. Before college I had been involved in several things and thanks to this organization my efforts continued. Even though I am not that active in my community now, I still try to pitch in here and there.

For my birthday, I will be doing 25 random acts of kindness, community service or just something for anyone else. It can be as small as buying lunch for someone who I know is tight on money to buying a goat for a family in another country (and yes, I am not kidding on that).

I will be starting quite soon actually as I already found my first act. I will be sponsoring an 11 month old child in need of clothing. A close friend of mine taught me to always advocate for children and pets as they are the ones that often don't have a voice and with that in mind I picked this baby. I am more than excited about my choice and I can't wait to go shopping for him! (Great excuse for black friday =D)

So, I have one under my belt. I need 24 more.

During lunch yesterday I asked The Best Friend to help with any ideas. He just looked at me, said ok, smiled and kept on eating his vegetables.

Thanks for the help.

SO!If you are reading this and have some ideas, pitch in! I would love to hear them and add them to my birthday bucket list. These acts can be something that I carry out on my own or something I can do with a group.

I am very excited about this project and even more excited for my 25 birthday =D