No Haters Please!

It's a new year, which means most people are coming up with New Years Resolutions. Or in the case of many, those resolutions have already ended in failure. Well, I've decided this year I'm going to keep up with this blog and write about some more engaging and fun topics!

Let's see, it's January 26th, which means we are in the midst of a little thing called No Name Calling Week. It's so easy to get caught up in making fun of people. Most of us do it without even realizing it! I know I am one of the most sarcastic people I know, and often (okay, more than often) let some words slip. But after taking a few minutes to think about it, I realized that when people direct harsh words at me I can't help but feel there is a little truth to the statement, no matter how jokingly it's said. That's why I am challenging you to take the rest of the week to think about what you say before you say it.

What would the world be like if everyone thought before they spoke? Or to narrow it down a bit, what would UofL's campus be like? To have everyone get along and not have people talking bad behind another person's back or even to their face is a pretty good goal. It may seem far fetched to believe we can have a 100% Hate Free Campus, but if everyone just thinks a little bit more before they speak, this goal is 100% obtainable!

The next time you want to say something rude to or about someone, try a compliment instead! You're not perfect, and neither is anyone else. No one in the world has the right to judge another person. Everyone has faults, as well as strengths. Let's try to see the good in each other!

No More Haters! Only PEACC and Love :)

-Amber

Things to get Excited About!!

Hey everybody! I wanted to let you all know of an upcoming event that I am getting really excited for! International Women's Day is going to be March 8th, and it happens to be the 100th year anniversary! We're in the process of planning this event right now and I can tell you that it's going to be a lot of fun and a great experience. I'll be keeping you informed of what we have in the works as well as other important info for volunteer opportunities so keep checking the blog.

Also, don't forget about V-Week coming up February 7th-12th, and the production of the Vagina Monologues is being performed Feb 10, 11 and 12th at 7pm! More info to come on that too! 

With all this talk about Women's Day and V-Week you guys may be feeling a bit left out. But don't worry because there is a Men's Story Project Workshop being held February 8th from 6:30-8 pm in the Campus Health Activity Room! 

There are so many events coming up this semester that you will never be bored! Keep checking the blog to get updates, and don't forget about the Volunteer Facebook Group!

-Amber