Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Leaving Norwich


Today I am setting off from my University home in Norwich, to stay overnight with my Mum before taking off for New York tomorrow - safe to say I'm very excited about the trip and about setting out on this adventure on World Thinking Day!

World Thinking Day is celebrated by Guides and Scouts around the world as a day to think and learn about fellow members of the movement. It's held on the 22nd of February as this was the joint birthday of Lord Baden Powell and his wife Olave (World Chief Guide in her lifetime).

I awoke this morning to more 'Happy Thinking Day' messages in my friends statuses than several other minor holidays combined! This fills my with a sense of pride as a member of this movement, but also with a sense of hope. All these people commit to one movement, to common goals, and by these 10 million members across 145 countries taking a small action each, over time, it will really change the world - I know this because it already has.

This year there is a theme of environmental sustainability - take a look at the website linked above for more info. But regardless of whether or not you are a member of this movement, today join in the call for collective action - tweet #GirlsSaveOurPlanet, explore the website, and share this blog post with families and friends. The internet connects us together in a way to inspire action from others if you are willing to take that action yourself.

I'm currently on the train, listening to 'It does get better', and I want you to join me in looking out at our beautiful planet. And then do ONE thing today to help preserve it for future generations.

Thank You.

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