Blogging AND School

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, won't you be mine?

Name that TV show. Gosh... I was not a fan of Mr. Rogers as a kid. I think my mom purposely put it on shortly before nap time so I would get tired... Which is probably why I detested it so.

It is nice (looking!) out today. A bit breezy... And cold... But at least the sun's out. From the comfort of my computer desk, it's beautiful day in the neighborhood.

So, no new notes to put up... I tried to remember at church today, but my brain said no. I began planning summer worship services (my newest punch to implement some life into the old place...) and in all my excitement over verse themes, song choices, and bonfires, leaving a note slipped my mind.

In connection to TPIE, however, for school, I've been asked to write a paper highlighting something "important to me." I think I hate that question. So, so vague!

Anyhoo, I'm writing about blogging! This is a monumental step in The Post-it Effect, you know...

Don't worry--it's still on the down low. I've warned the teacher that it's not exactly for the eyes of my fellow students! Mwahaha. Maybe I'll do a post on the paper when it's finished...

Well, I've got to run to work and then brace myself for the coming week! Actually, we get Friday off for Easter break. Amen to that!

Meagan

TPIE Anniversary

Today's a special, special day in TPIE world...

(This lovely lil' baby went up at a gas station after school. Gas? Expensive. Random encouragement? Priceless)

Speaking of that, a year ago today gas was averaging $2.83 a gallon. And you know what? I was probably complaining. Today? I paid $3.89 for gas when I dropped my note.

You know what else holds a spot in my heart, a year ago from today?

(Please guess. I'm just so excited!) The Post-it Effect's journey began on April 12, 2010.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S BEEN A YEAR?! Clearly, I can't. I know I haven't blogged everyday... But holy guacamole! Reflecting on how TPIE has affected my life, it doesn't always seem like very much. Did my every day revolve around it? No. Did I bring it up in conversation whenever I could? (Trick question!) Of course not. And I wouldn't say I went through some revolutionary epiphany that instantaneously made me a better person. (But if you ever find a pill/drink/book that does that, hook a sister up!)

The coolest memories from posting notes has been the small things... Like getting so nervous when on surveillance camera. Or having to type my messages to conceal my identity. Or hearing through the grape vine that some "anonymous person" as been leaving notes around school. Or simply being able write a note, leave it, and know that someone will find it. And whenever I would get discouraged about leaving messages, I would always re-read my introductory post. It put things into perspective. Every. Time.

Since I started leaving Post-its...

- I've really channeled in to the power of kindness. It can be, and more often than not is, so small. And probably feels 10x better when done anonymously.

"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness." - Seneca

- I've learned a lot about myself. Trust me, I've gotten weird looks from people... There's a point when you move past that and just keep going because you know it's right in your heart.

"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." - John Wooden

- I've tried to practice what I preach. By no means I have perfected this. In fact, majority of the time, I'd say I fail miserably. However, everyone stands by their own advice because they believe it's the truth. The challenge is to live in it. Leaving these notes for strangers has challenged me to mirror the message I leave...

"Sometimes someone says something really small, and it just fits right into this empty place in your heart." - From the television show My So-Called Life

Although, as you know, I'm debating on what direction I want to head with blogging, I am so very grateful for this year of Post-it leaving. In some way or another, the trend will continue.

Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on;
'Twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on;
Let it travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears,
'Til in Heaven the deed appears - Pass it on.
- Henry Burton, Pass It On

Noteless (!!!)

I've decided to make an administrative decision. Tune in.

For the first time... Ever... I am blogging without... A Post-it to share.

Why? I'm just itching to write! And of course, my scatterbrained self didn't get a note up today. However, rest assured, Post-its are SO not out. In fact, they are SO in, for all you fashion bugs out there. Word.

So tonight... I'm excited about posting a few of my favorite quotes. I'm literally a quote nut. (K... Not literally. But you get my point. This is serious biz.) If these nuggets of goodness don't warm your heart... Well, I hear tea will do the trick.

Enjoy!

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, than I can do or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. - Stephan Grillet

Develop an attitude of gratitude and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that each step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. - Brian Tracy

Charity begins today. Today somebody is suffering, today somebody is in the street, today somebody is hungry. Our work is for today. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come. We see a need, we go to meet it. - Mother Teresa

(I could go on & on... But my bedtime is calling my name!) Until next time. :-)

Blog Eval & Future Calling

Believe it or not, I have been DYING to blog this entire week.

Not to get off on a huge tangent, but I think that's why I need to either seriously evaluate this blog or create another one more life-focused. Although, I hesitate to change the basis of The Post-it Effect because I still really love the idea.

I just don't always remember to put notes up as often as I would like to blog! Hmm... I'll table that idea for another little while. But maybe that's a project for this summer? Thoughts? (Not to mention that I'm still pretty sure NO ONE reads this. And really, I'm okay with that! I am not a very reliable blogger as far as the TPIE and many of the posts are semi-similar. Oh, and probably most importantly, it's a secret to 98% of the people in my life. Drat.)

I'll keep TPIE updated with any future blogging plans for Ms. Meagan. Until then, I'm still going to keep this adventure a rollin'!

Speaking of that...

This note went up during church today. During? Yes, during. I snuck out in the middle of a boring hymn. I mean... I didn't say that. No worries--I returned to my abandoned pew soon after. It's a pretty note, though, eh? I'm not as subtle with my handwriting there. I don't even freakin' care! ;-)

As a weekend update--I took the ACT test this past Saturday. O-M-G. Just joshin' ya... It wasn't too bad. Science kicked my bootay, but everything else was mostly manageable. Funny story, though... At one point, I actually laughed out loud during the test. In my head I was saying, Oookay, let's be serious. I don't even know if that's an algebra problem or a geometry problem.

I sort of wish everyone could take a test with my brain... It's sort of entertaining.

And would you like to know my accomplishment of the night? I cooked something! Hear ye, hear ye... It's true. I made "Sante Fe Casserole". (Recipe kudos to CaitlinHTP)

I did my choppin', my dicin', and my measurin'... And then waited in anticipation for a whopping 25 minutes. Drumroll, please... So yummy! Nom nom nom!

I'm actually not joking. If I was a foodie blogger, I would insert a picture and step by step process here. However, I am not, and would probably make a fool out of myself if I tried. Point: I made a casserole, hey, hey, hey! No burning, spilling, or killing.

Meagan: 1, Fire Dpt: 0.
Bahahaha. OKAY, that might be pushing it. But I'm well on my way!

Off to get ready for the week! G'night.

Meagan