The quote “in order to move forward, you have to give something back” is from Oprah’s 2008 Stanford Commencement Address. I feel very optimistic that this message resonates strongly within our society today, especially in our youth The two in the video, Quinn and Kelsey, are a perfect example  of how little things can make a BIG difference. Take a look at their grassroots project for Heifer International,be inspired and help spread the message - http://tinyurl.com/mzo57u

I stumbled upon Quinn and Kelsey’s story from Bacon is My Enemy (and no, I don’t support that URL address because I loves me some bacon!). But I digress. The author, Giyen, also has a very interesting story. 2009 for Giyen is year of saying “yes” to a more meaningful life. As she says on her blog “part of the resolution was the commitment to saying ‘yes’ to new opportunities – but the other part of the resolution was meant to me to start saying ‘yes’ to new opportunities that presented themselves…”.