caution. may cause extreme admiration.

So, par the recommendation of Zach when he was helping me find a job this summer, I got hooked on Outside Magazine. Its incredible. Most known for the Best of 2009 or Gift Guide, it still boasts a lot of other really interesting articles. I have yet to look at the lists to tell ya the truth.

When I started reading this expose last night I knew I was getting into dangerous territory, but I couldn't help myself... gave in to temptation.... and regret it, I do not. Dudes, ever feel like you want to do something ELSE? Do something bigger? And are always scheming and dreaming of a life that isn't 9-5, earn a pay check? Most often when I get that way and start to poke about all I can find are "non-profits" with a generic website and someone who hosts a couple of events and talks about what they do online and for what charity they donate. Honestly, after about twenty of those people I get completely repulsed and walk away. I mean, that doesn't take EFFORT. That doesn't require a hardship inflicted upon your own lifestyle; where did you make a sacrifice? Where did you miss out on something, live without, or plan on doing either of those things? Making a website proclaiming your newly formed non-profit? Get real. How about the 24 year old who's living in Nepal washing her clothes in a drain on the floor and eating rice and cauliflower? But, thank you for doing something.
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There is something to be said for people give in their own ways and not all of us are attracted to or have a desire to sleep on the floor and eat yuck for at least a year, but would still like to create awareness; for that, I applaud you :)

BUT, for the sake of your time, and my motivation, check this OUT. Here are a group of peeps out gettin it done, some making serious sacrifices, and taking contributing to the greater good to a whole new level. DIG IT. I gotta get my ass in action. This guy is 26. And the over-dramatic, sappy, hopeless romantic in me thinks I could probably hang out with you and have a REALLY good time. Kerri Rae my dear, I think I see what you were talking about. :)