Quit smoking, Pledge to NPR

It's that time of year where the seasonal depression starts winding down and people start remembering and/or realizing what's important to them. Let me tell you about one of the things that's important to me.
I listen to NPR every morning, when I'm in my car, and sometimes when I'm in my bedroom doing absolutely nothing (such as now). Journalism is in dire need of not only people's awareness, but their support. Currently, Chicago Public Radio is doing a "March to a Million" which is a fundraiser to keep public radio alive! I'm not even sure how much society would decline from the loss of NPR, considering I cannot state the number of people who actually pay attention to current events. What I do know is that listening to the radio is just about the easiest way to stay up to date with what's going on in the world. NO READING REQUIRED! Amazing.
Since I am an avid listener, I donate $15.00 a month to have people tell me what's happening in the world outside of my brain. Instead of buying a pack of cigarettes, quit smoking and donate money to something you care about. If you don't smoke, quit buying your $5 latte's everyday. If you don't do caffeine, stop eating out at Potbelly (or whatever fast-food joint of your choice is) so frequently. Be more aware of where your money is going! Cutting back on simple things like this and putting a small amount of your pay towards something you genuinely care about can make one's day brighter. Trust me.

I need to keep this post short, but just in case anyone actually reads this...let me give you the details and promote the support of public radio and the benefits of doing so!

Step One: Go to chicagopublicradio.org and find the link to pledge.

Step Two: Pick the High Fidelity plan where you pledge monthly. You can choose as little as ONE DOLLAR to donate. Depending on how much you donate, you receive a free gift for doing so...and they're pretty sweet. I was torn between a year's subscription to the New Yorker and a Biker Pack which includes a free backpack, bike light, water bottle and membership to I-Go. You also currently get a tree planted in your name. Pretty sweet, huh?

Step Three: Donate monthly and feel the burn of goodwill.