Good Deeds = Great Feelings

If you follow any of my posts you already know that I find joy in my role as a VolunTIARA, but I posed the question to Twitter and Facebook

What's 1 good deed you did this year?

Answers from twitter
@hedremp I was an angel to a little boy this Christmas - his mom requested some learning materials so I sent a whole box full!

@LHMaintenance client was in a difficult spot and needed work done. #gratis

@adomesticmomma Paid for a little boy's product at cash when he thought he had enough money for it. He felt so proud of himself.

@KidsGummyMum donated vitamins to Africa, to teens in Kitchener, donated $$ to Childrens Aid for bikes & kids schools for Healthy Snack Program

@HighstickHarry good deed pulled over when I saw a car in the ditch then called tow for her

@edrivefanpeg my friend was posting on kijiji a bed 4 sale, found a single mom looking for 1, and gave it to her :)

Answers from Facebook
Lisa S. An elderly lady in front of me in line at Walmart had her credit card declined. It looked like she was buying Christmas gifts for grandchildren. I paid for her. I can't tell u how good I've felt about that ever since.

Jenn W. donated to #50teens, the Goderich toy drive, MCC..... paid for a few coffees for others (anonymously), tried to just be a good person and help others. Hope that helps!

Maria W. started the Brampton chapter of Christmas for seniors ! Lots of fun, but you should see my apartments with all these Christmas gifts....lol

As you can see from all the exclamation points, LOLs & happy face icons all these wonderful people enjoyed themselves as well.  It's one thing to bring to joy to others with your help, but the real gift is how great it makes you feel.

A few years back I watched a film called THE ULTIMATE GIFT. 



The trailer for it doesn't do it justice.  It's a movie basically about how it's never to late to change, and how by helping others it helps you as well.  Although I was already volunteering the movie made me realize that giving good was also bringing me good (if that statement makes any sense to you, then you too should join the #TiaraARMY)

Looking back on 2011 I'm very proud of the many things I accomplished.  Many of them were not goals that I set out to do at the beginning of the year.  It's amazing how quickly things can change over the course of 12 months.  Not only did I manage to do a few good deeds, good deeds came my way as well.  I'm very thankful for that and for those who were there along the way.  If you're reading this there's a good chance you fit into that prior sentence.

Yes I'm ready start 2012 with a bang, but I can't wait to see the wonderful surprises it will bring as well.  Happy New Year everyone.  Make sure to tell someone that they made you feel great today!

Time to Reveal

This is what happens when we join forces with those in the #TiaraARMY!

DO YOU SEE HOW WONDERFUL Craig Silva aka @BigDaddyKreativ MADE US LOOK? The "Girl" on the left is Diane & the "Girl" on the right is me. You can tell because I'm talking with my hands!

I was so excited when I saw this logo he designed for us!  I couldn't wait to share the news with all of you!
So if you're in need for a sparkley new logo to kick off your 2012 make sure to visit his Craig's website
http://bigdaddykreativ.com/
& while you're there you may want to check out his T-shirt shop! Who wouldn't want to unwrap one of these? Hmmm what's next Happy New Year? Happy Valentines Day?

If you have a big monitor just click the logo & I'm almost LIFE SIZE!

Facebook Profile Maker

I just found out from my pal Breanne how to simplify the process when making a new profile page now that Facebook has changed to THE NEW PROFILE.

It's very easy just go to http://apps.facebook.com/profile-maker/ then upload a picture.  Next drag the cusor around in the left pane until you have it set the way you want it.  After that push the slider on the zoom tool to how big you want it to appear (you may have to readjust the left pane again) & click create profile.  In under a minute you'll get a message saying choose this as your profile pic (bottom right corner of the pic screen) & BOOYA! Success!

As always mine is all about the TIARA !!!

Go ahead & try it yourself. Then post you profile link in my comments I'd love to see how creative everyone will be!

What is #TiaraTuesday ?

I've had a lot of questions surrounding what #TiaraTuesday actually is.  It's just a fun twitter perk to make you smile on a Tuesday.

It's a lot like #FollowFriday with a twist.  If you receive a #TiaraTuesday shoutout then you are asked to PAY IT FORWARD with a #TiaraTuesday shoutout of your own (make sure to use the hastag so we can all follow along in the fun).

There's really no required criteria for a #TiaraTuesday shoutout, but here's some ways to play

• Upload a pic of you in a Tiara (we love them all even Dollarama Tiaras)
• Do something special for someone & let me know about it here, @those2girls
• send someone else a #TiaraTuesday shoutout with the reasoning why you are sending it to them
• If you know someone who's had a tough week, nominate them to give them something to smile about!

That's just the start of our list!  Basically we want to brighten your Tuesday!
Remember after you get one, PAY IT FORWARD to someone else on twitter. 

Now you've become a honourary member of the #TiaraARMY

#EllenToKW aka EPIC CHICKEN THURSDAY

Hi Everyone!
As you know I'm actively involved in the effort to bring #EllenToKW
The background story is here http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2010/05/ellentokw.html

So in order to get Ellen's attention Team #TiaraARMY (Diane, Linda, Beth & myself) went on a CHICKEN DANCE mission. It involved Facebook, Twitter & You Tube. Then the local radio, tv & newspaper got on board as well.

Now we just need to make sure the day's events reach Ellen DeGeneres.

Want to see what a fun day we had? Take a look



Now it wasn't all Traditional Chicken Dancing see what else happened




& to get an overall feel of what took place that day




It was so much fun! We are so glad the community came to support us! It hasn't been easy, like all things there's been "NAY" sayers so I keep my #TiaraARMY pals motivated with our new theme




Here's a quick vid of Linda's Thank-yous



& here's my list ...


(Pre Chicken Dance Prep Team)

Listed in order of apperance
Diane - for being my best pal & partaking in all of the craziness we cause
Linda - for coming up with all of this & letting me be apart of it all
Beth - for joining me on Twitter with all the @those2girls efforts
Alex - for saying YES to having his team perform for the event
Jenn - for lending me an dirndl
Sugar (Gay Isber) - for my Tiara
All my Facebook & Twitter Pals for helping me get the word out about our event

(During Chicken Dance)

All my pals that came & helped the effort by chicken dancing, videoing, carrying my stuff, ending up in random pics all over facebook & not being ashamed to be seem with me (that's the hardest part I think)

Listed alphabetically
Angel, Amy, Anthony, Carson, Deonne, Jacki, Melissa, Mallory, Nancy, Robbie & Terry

To everyone listed...
I wish I had bigger muscles so my hugs ment more & you truly know how much I appreciate all of you!



Okay so we're still keeping up with our attempts to get #EllenToKW

Keep watch at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellen-Degeneres-for-Parade-Marshall-of-2010-K-W-Oktoberfest-Parade/121211941239514

as well as http://twitter.com/those2girls

& remember.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDY2I5pni90&playnext_from=TL&videos=Xxkhj5QBfIY

that Ellen DeGeneres will respond to our #EllenToKW requests!



PS
Think you can help with our 6 Degrees to Ellen? Do you know a way to get our messages to her? Please leave a Comment with your email. We truly want to hear from her!