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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Rubi Jaimes

San Antonio Zoo Volunteer Family

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 389 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    230
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Rubi's actions

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Inktober Challange

I would like to participate in the Inktober, a challenge to focus on drawing in ink each day during the month of October. Each drawing will allow me to better my artistic skills and allow me to have more me time to focus on my goals.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Rubi Jaimes 10/15/2018 11:21 AM
    Wasn't able to fully see the sunrise or sunset due to the rain. Still made me appreciate the rain that came through. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Say No to Plastic Straws
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/12/2018 3:34 PM
    My family doesn't use straws very often, we mainly use it when we go out to eat. However, I have been meaning to cut them out as best as I can especially since at my work place we advocate not to use them. Recently, I just purchased my first set of reusable straws. I used them at a restaurant where I informed my boyfriend, his cousin, and his date about the challenge and how by reusing a straw i can cut back on the plastic one use ones. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Keep a Nature Journal
    What natural gifts are you grateful for?

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/12/2018 3:21 PM
    I am grateful towards the sky, the rivers, and the trees. These have been the main natural gifts I keep being drawn towards. I hope to continue to appreciate more. 

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/12/2018 3:20 PM
    Been doing great so far on my daily challenges! Need to work on some a bit more though for sure:)

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/10/2018 5:48 AM
    Thinking on going on a walk before my shift that should be fun! Walking on zoo grounds now and maybe doing some I naturalist as well;)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/10/2018 5:47 AM
    Looking into buying sustainable foods/drinks when I go shopping. One of the things I already participate in is by looking at the labels on my products. I now am more often to choose foods that are organic, non-gmo's, and certified products on sustainable fishing. 

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/10/2018 5:44 AM
    Added anther eco challenge for myself. I will be including the INKTOBER Challenge! Looking forward to drawing more often and getting points to feel rewarded for my accomplishments.

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/05/2018 10:57 PM
    Forgot to log in my daily task but overal its been great! Glad I am maling time for myself:)

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/03/2018 5:00 PM
    While waiting for my ride I stayed outside for a bit to enjoy todays sunset. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Rubi Jaimes 10/03/2018 4:56 PM
    By focusing on who I am grateful for it inspires me to make changes to better myself for them and my life.