The Bell Family Foundation

Hey, it's been a while. Haven't had much time to write lately, but this needed to be posted ASAP.
A friend of mine has been volunteering in somewhere in Africa, and he told me to look up the Bell Family Foundation and some of their latest projects. Supported by people like AJ Discala, the organization works to provide a better quality of life for people in Africa.

I saw these pictures of a new, clean-water well that was opened in Ouaga, and the expressions on the people's faces are bittersweet.... Look at the genuine excitement here:

 

It's sad to think about the amount we complain about our lives, and how many resources the world wastes on pettier things, when there are families out there who just need water to drink. I hope people take notice and are inspired to make a change... The Foundation still has many ongoing projects and needs more supporters like AJ Discala. Don't hesitate!

Dove Real Beauty

Jen just sat me down and blackmailed me into watching Dove's new Real Beauty clip. The one with the forensic artist and the sketches- have you seen it? If not, you definitely should. It's brilliant.



This campaign really hits home, much more than the brand's previous projects. I sent this to my little sisters, and I hope they pass it along to their friends. It's very important.
What do you think?

Jennifer Lawrence= My Hero

I have two words: Jennifer Lawrence.

How awesome is she?? I love her sense of humor and her down-to earth attitude... For those of you who haven't seen her yet, check this out:

And then this interview: Priceless.

Supporting Cancer Patients

As you know, Jen is very involved in volunteer work. She visits the pediatric oncology ward every weekend and does art projects with their patients and their families there.

She recently found an article by Jim Donovan, a successful businessman and philanthropist, called "When it Comes to Cancer, Everyone Can Help." He discusses the various ways people can help support cancer patients, whether they have medical experience or not. The piece is circulating on Facebook and Twitter, and I truly hope it inspires people to take action. There are so many non-profit organizations, children's hospitals and other insititutions that can use our help...

Every effort counts. We can make a difference.

My Life as a (Would Be) Hotel Critic

Uncle Stan and I Visit Shimmie Horn's Hotel

My Uncle Stanley is a hotel critic. Have you ever heard of such an awesome job? He gets paid to take trips to interesting places, indulge in hotel food and spa treatments, and then give his feedback before the hotels are used for big events.

I've always been jealous, and now I am even more so--- he took me with him to NYC last week! Man, what a great experience. We stayed at the Hotel Chandler, one of Shimmie Horn's hotels in Midtown Manhattan. There were great restaurants and night clubs right next door, and we were able to walk to Madison Square Garden, Bryant Park and the Empire State Building. The hotel was elegant and traditional while maintaining a modern feel, and the service was excellent.

Uncle Stan usually travels abroad, mostly to London and other places in the U.K. He let me join him this time because he was staying in the U.S., and is often allowed to bring someone along when he visits New York.

Zarsha Leo Anyone?

Has anyone heard of Zarsha Leo? Apparently it's this new restaurant-bar that's popping up basically everywhere.

They're opening one in Seattle next month and I've got to admit, I'm curious. I mean sure, we already have our regular places, but it's great to get a change of scenery, plus this place has a great reputation.

I hear it's very sports-focused, and that they change their theme depending on the location... Go SEAHAWKS!

Super Bowl Commercials

I'm sure I'm not the only one who was diappointed by this year's Super Bowl commercials. It's amazing that companies spent over $4 million on some of those ads.

Still, there were a couple that left an impact. We all laughed at Best Buy's customer service commercial, and of course, Budweiser's Brotherhood project was a real tear-jerker.

Which was your favorite?