FebFast

With much trepidation, I am announcing my participation in FebFast - short story is I am voluntarily going without booze for the month of February! FebFast is a fundraising initiative and funds go to Australian Drug Foundation, Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service (Qld), Ted Noffs Foundation (NSW & ACT), Youth Substance Abuse Service (Vic) and FebFast’s grants program for smaller grass-roots organisations. The focus of these organisations is education in general around alcohol use, but particularly for young people.
I am anticipating that this will be quite a challenge for me - as with many Australians, a drink or two is a large part of my social routine! However, this will not only benefit the charities I raise funds for, but will have added benefits in: raising awareness through the conversations that are sure to ensue, particularly related to our drink oriented social culture; saving me money (and hangovers); and benefits to my waistline!
Please feel free to sponsor me through the following link: http://www.febfastfundraising.com.au/rowena_southgate
Also feel free to join me or check out the website for more information http://www.febfast.com.au/

My first pledge

Hi all. Wow to what's already pledged. I'm buying a few Keepcups for Xmas presents.
My first pledge is to make a will by the end of this year. I'm intestate - can't keep acting as though I'll live forever and this will definitely make a difference compared to what will happen without a will. I'm looking into Aboriginal charities, maybe the Aborigines Advancement League. I have a soft spot for Bung Yarnda (Lake Tyers) because I've heard the frustration first hand of those living there, especially regarding education for kids and opportunities for young people. I want to give my cabinetmaking tools to an Aboriginal apprentice. And probably give to International Women's Development Agency, or Oxfam.
This blog is PERFECT for me. I've been meaning to make a will for YEARS. Grins to all, Jan.