Let's Talk About "IT"

May 2008 E-Newsletter

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As we write this newsletter it's hard to believe that another academic year has come to a close. For many of you it may be cause for celebration or require you to shout out a simple "Amen." Some of you may have completed your degree and are now seeking jobs or internships that will get you closer to realizing your dreams and long-term goals. For others this is a time of reprieve and reflection. No matter where the coming road may be leading you do not forget to celebrate all you have accomplished this year. Academically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. As we are always moving forward it is important to take with us the lessons of our past.

This year, we've learned many lessons and perhaps one of the most valuable is to appreciate all that we have as we have truly begun to assess the many gifts in our lives. We have learned to continue to dream big but to be patient and take time to focus on accomplishing the smaller tasks we need to accomplish in order to get there. Surrounding ourselves with people that we can constantly learn and grow from is something we have always done and will focus on even more this coming year. Also we learned that saying goodbye is sometimes the best thing we can do for a relationship. A part of our reflection and as we prepare for the coming year we must thank each of you for your role in our individual journeys. Your kindness, your commitment to your campus and communities as well as the lasting impact you are all making in this world remind us that no matter the challenge, together (albeit slowly) we can change the world. We hope to hear from many of you over the coming months and wish you all a safe and sexually empowered summer.

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." - Anatole France

THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP

One of the most important pieces in both our healing process and our mission to end sexual violence is the role of a supportive friend. Never underestimate your ability to be there for someone; all it takes is kindness, compassion and consideration. To check out some of our best tips to help support survivors click here.

Our super sexually empowered posse!

DO "IT" FOR YOU

Our new Do "IT" For You campaign is all about finding pleasure in our lives by embracing the simple things that make life sweet. Over the next year as we push ourselves to grow and challenge ourselves to stop long enough to enjoy this wonderful life we have been afforded we hope you will join us in this journey of appreciation. To introduce our Do "IT" For You addition to the monthly e-news we're going to start out small and fabulous.

May's Do "IT" For You challenge is to EAT ICE CREAM once a week for the next 4 weeks! Really enjoy it. No guilt. You can do it, we know you can. So what's your pleasure? A little soft-serve cream action, sugar-free love, yummy soy goodness or a slamm'n cup of Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey-- whatever your choice, enjoy, relax and smile. After all it is summer.

The act of caring for others comes easily to so many of us, the act of caring for ourselves not as much. Take time and Do "IT" For You. If we are not enjoying the simple pleasures then ask yourself, what are we working so hard for?

Do you have a suggestion for next month's Do "IT" For You suggestion? Share baby, share...send your suggestions to info@kellyandbecca.com

Whatever your passion, whatever the cause, bring awareness to others by talking about IT.

To keep up with what's going in our world and what's on our mind check out our blog, which now includes video clips! You can also catch up with us on MySpace or Facebook.

Focused, Determined and Hopeful -

Kelly & Becca