I've learned a lot from reading the Little House books, simple, obvious little lessons about being a better person.
Today's one is "Better to be rich in good works" which is what Caroline's mother Charlotte (whom I have also read about as a little girl) is fond of saying when the children complain about being poor, or marvel at someone rich.
It's a simple thought, based on the idea of doing good with your life rather than the pursuit of money.
The thing is, I'd rather spend my life being happy than making money. I'd rather do things that make me happy, but if some of those also make other people happy then I feel my time and effort isn't wasted.
For example. I spent an hour or more yesterday making chocolate cupcakes. I used a good, reliable recipe and once they were cooled I iced them and put hundreds and thousands on top. It was a simple and easy task, although time consuming but it was fun to do and the payoff when they were presented to two different birthday people was well worth it.
The single cupcake I gave to Nick for his 21st even got its candle lit and we all sang Happy Birthday to him and he blew it out and had a wish and everything. We also totally outclassed that other birthday table at Flying Buritto Bros!
I want to spend more of my life doing good works, and less time feeling scared, angry and negative.
So. On my 1000th entry I'd just like to thank everyone who reads me, lurkers and commenters alike. I'd really like to steal a leaf from Morgue's book and ask you all to leave me a quote in the comments. It doesn't have to be anything important or interesting, just give me something please!
*throws streamers and confetti* Happy 1000 entries Talula!
PoF: party hat
CO: good works