November 29th, 2011

So classes were normal today. During the lunch break I worked for one of the sorority's charity projects. We're doing t-shirt cutting. Where we cut strips, weave, etc. these T-shirts into cool designs, sell them for $5 and donate the proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. Today was also the distribution of the care packages for U of L students. Now I didn't know what that meant so I went up to the Atrium at 2:30 p.m. to check it out. Turns out, all U of L students are eligible to receive specially made care packages. They are reusable Safeway bags filled with non-perishable groceries made up by the different churches and community groups from as far away as Milk River and Taber. Some even had Christmas cards in them! The one I got had spaghetti & spaghetti sauce, tortilla chips & salsa, fruit snacks, beans, juice boxes, etc. The whole idea behind them is that, since exams are coming up, the community wanted us students to have one less thing to worry about. They also wanted us to feel loved. I know I am very grateful to not have to eat at the Cafeteria. If any of you reading donated food to the U of L care parcels or to any university I thank you.