I don't got shit to do ...

I don't got shit to do.

And I don't mean that in a "Woe-is-me-I'm-so-bored-at-work" way. I'm dancing a silent jig of Jocelyn-(dorky)-happiness.

There's no Stinky, no Boss, nobody but Hygienist, Maria, and myself. And I think we might go out to lunch and have a drink today. Wahoo!

Also, I forgot to tell you guys that Evan and I are sponsoring a little girl from Guatemala. Her name is Heidy Marisol Esperanza Equita and she's going to be 6 in November. I have a very cute picture of her on my fridge.

Back in the 80's companies like this were renowned for diverting funds from naive-but-guilty-feeling Americans like myself, so let me explain a little about it to quell your fears that some white guy in Texas is renting Blockbuster DVD's with my $18/month.

I'll insert links later because I've honestly forgotten the name of the company, however I thoroughly reviewed their full financial statement last week and learned that they only use 20% of the funding for operating costs. This means that 80% of the money goes to the children and their families. This does not mean that $14.40 goes to my little girl in cash, but that this company provides her with medical and dental treatment, clothing and shoes, tuition and books, as well as food, toys and other necessities.

If I want to contribute more, I could help buy her a bed so she doesn't have to share with her brothers. If I don't, that's my prerogative.

Local citizens will teach her family about nutrition and help them buy food to prepare healthy meals. Medical and dental exams will be given on a routine basis and those will also be performed by licensed local folk. They will teach my little girl courses in leadership and possibly business (if she wants) when she's older.

The entire program is designed to help Heidy fulfill her basic needs so she can pursue an education and ultimately make a better life for her family.

Also, it's not some Sally Struthers "God is with the Children" program. They aren't religiously affiliated.

It's very exciting, and I can visit Heidy and her family if I ever decide to visit Guatemala.