Thankful Thursday #16

Today I have realised how many pointless things that I buy and how I'm not thinking much about what I spend my money on. For example, last night I spontaneously bought a shirt from Urban Outfitters (which is uncommon for me to buy from as it's so pricey) without really thinking about it much. I liked the shirt, but it's just another item of clothing that would someday end up at the back of my wardrobe. Thankfully, my order was cancelled for some reason (which I don't really care why) and my card hasn't been charged. After thinking about it, I'm going to spend that money on sponsoring a child in a third-world country instead. I feel that this is an extremely positive way to be spending my money instead of pointlessly throwing it about on expensive clothing, as someone will be greatly benefitting from it and I will be helping to improve someone else's life. Just a thought.

This week I am thankful for:

- Being alive

- Booking my ticket to see Macbeth for the first time! It's one of those Shakespeare plays I have been dying to see for ages, so I'm so thankful that it's being performed in Birmingham.

- Going out for small meals with my Grandma occasionally each week

- Discussing with my parents about the skydive that I'm planning to do for Chennai Challenge. Fingers crossed it'll be happening, but I don't blame them for being hesitant. Jumping out of a helicopter 10,000 feet above the ground is kind of a big thing.

- Beginning BSL classes yesterday with Elizabeth and now knowing how to fingerspell the alphabet. I'm finding it incredibly difficult to stop. 

- Somewhat beginning to be a little more organised.

Coming back to school this week has been lovely as it's always nice to catch up with people I haven't seen for a week and it's always surprising to find out how much has happened within a week. As it's Lent coming up soon, I've been thinking a little about the things I should be giving up. I'm swinging towards the classic chocolate, crisps and McDonald's idea as I quite frankly have too much of those in my life and I could definitely do with giving them up over Lent as it'll be both challenging but rewarding. 

So that's that. I just had a terrifying moment where I thought I clicked "Cancel" instead of "Done," so I guess I'm thankful I clicked "Done" instead. What are you thankful for this week?

On a final note, here's two TOTALLY arty shots I took with my iPhone of the Chennai Challenge wristbands I have been selling recently for £1 each. You should totally buy one if you see me around. Au revoir. 

ADDED: I completely forgot about this. I am thankful of Callum Steventon buying a Chennai Challenge wristband. That's correct, ladies and gentlemen, our dear Callum has stopped being rather self-absorbed and has actually donated to charity. I think this deserves a round of applause. *vigorous cheers from a stadium filled with twenty thousand people with a cheerleader celebration in the centre of the pitch.* Happy now?