So, this blog has turned from fitness/health to giving back and helping others (my real passion in life). But ultimately, giving back allows me to be at peace and working out becomes that much more enjoyable. When I am in a bad mood, it's when I'm least likely to go work out. When I'm motivated and happy, I somehow find a way to make it to the HRC, outside for a jog, or just in a large room to jump rope :).
I am currently working on my honors thesis for Butler's honors program. It's a marketing study concerning consumer behavior. I am analyzing the thought processes involved in purchasing low involvement products - like deodorant and a box of tissues. I went to Walmart a few weeks ago and spent $440 on deodorant and tissues. I bought over 68 varieties of deodorant. Needless to say, it was an embarrassing trip to Walmart with a lot of stares. I set it up to look like a store and everything!
So what does a person do with all of that deodorant and boxes of tissue?? I thought it'd be good to donate it to The Coburn Place Safe Haven - a domestic violence shelter about 5 minutes from Butler University.
The Coburn Place helps women and their children start a new life, free from danger. But, to leave a marriage like that, most women leave everything behind and must start completely from nothing. Everything from clothing to personal hygiene supplies to bedding are needed again. It is from community donations that these women are allowed to start a new life. I thought that donating deodorant and tissues would be a great addition to the supply closet at The Coburn Place.
I encourage all of you to look for local domestic violence shelters in your community and go through an old closet, take a trip to Walmart, or look through your medicine cabinet and donate some items. Sometimes donating product is more valuable than donating money anyway.
Leave some comments if you make a donation :) We'd love to hear your stories! Look forward to more updates tomorrow!
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