Saint Louis Zoo Volunteers Team

Made me realize other areas I need to do better and helped me realize that I have so much to be grateful for

The timing for this challenge was perfect for me exercising more.  On Mondays I am playing tennis twice for a total of 2 and 1/2 hrs plus an hour at Curves.  

To my teammates, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make,"  (Jane Goodall).  You have all made a difference by choosing to participate in this eccochallenge.

I've really enjoyed this challenge.  I find myself eating healthier and noticing the places that are trying to use less plastic.  One of my favorite restaurants has stopped using styrofoam to go containers.  I took one of my granddaughters to a store and they were using plastic bags.  I asked if they had cloth and I was able to purchase some...

To all my zoo friends:  "Real change doesn't happen from reading a quote or a new book.  It doesn't happen during meditation.  It doesn't happen after an, "I'm sorry."  Real change happens when you take an action in a new way so many times that it becomes who you are.  Trust action, not words.

Went to lunch today with my husband.  One of my challenges is to eat more fruits and vegetables.  The resaurant we went to has great french fries, but I chose the veggie medley instead.

I have watched 3 webinars on climate change/pollution and race.  Yesterday, the Plastic Pollution Coalition presented one and again mentioned how so many factories that pollute are built in lower economic areas and many residents contract diseases, but aren't able to hire attorneys to prove they are responsible for the illnesses.  

My favorite challenge is complimenting someone each day.  I find myself seeing a groundsperson picking up trash and thanking that person for doing such a good job.  Playing tennis this week, I gave many compliments.  I've thanked people for being such good friends and for sharing experiences with me.  It feels so good to make other people feel...

After two days of rain, it was great to take my granddog Maggie for a  2 mile walk at Kirkwood Park on this sunny day!

Watched my now 5 year old granddaughter tonight.  Discussed her nature walk and how she learned about littering.  We are going to make plans to make a visit to our zoo and pick up trash.