Why do I do what I do?

Good question. Sometimes I don't know. I just do. Maybe I like stress, maybe I'm not content, maybe I'm crazy....or maybe, just maybe, I do because I really do want to help others.

Awhile back when I was into the coupon craze (which really I need to get back on), I would do FREE classes to teach people how to coupon. A few times I went out and shopped with a few that were interested. I even had them come to my home and I did a one on one demo. Then I sent them off with a few items from my storage. Why? Because I had so much, so why not share.

Last year around May I certified (spent around $200+ to do so) to teach Zumba. I figure, why not get paid to workout? Well, am I getting paid for it? Not yet. Right now I am teaching 2 early morning Zumba classes a week for FREE. Eventually I would love to teach and get paid. But in all honesty, I would still offer FREE classes for those that can not afford it. Why would I do that? I think because a part of me remembers growing up poor and not able to afford many things. Maybe it's my way of "giving back to the community". I don't know.

Back in July after joining a few Biggest Loser competitions, one of my siblings suggested I run one. Up for the challenge, I decided to. I took a few hours a couple days throughout the first of August to weigh people in. Then on the final weigh in night, I did the same. All the money that was contributed by the participants went to the prizes. What did I get out of it? Nothing.

Now what did I do this past weekend? I began another competition and did a few weigh in on Saturday at the rec center, then on Sunday one person stopped by my house, this morning I took an hour to weigh some in and then later this evening I will be weighing in the rest. Again, all the money contributed will go to the prizes.

I don't post this so I can say, "look at what I've done, look at me...blah, blah, blah". That is so not me. I do it because I want to and I really do not expect anything in return. There have been a few times when others have taken notice and given me something in return such as a gift, a gift card and $$$. But even if they didn't, I would continue to do what I do because that is just me.

I know it drives close family members crazy. As long as it doesn't interfere with my kids' schedule or routine, then I feel like it's okay. I don't have very many talents to share, but what I can share is my time. Some people may appreciate what I do and some may not. Some may even forget and all of that is okay with me. In the end when we leave this mortal existence, when it comes to my turn, when asked, "what did you do to help others?", I will have an answer.

Happy Monday y'all!!!