Always Give Back & Support Your Community

When things seem like they are out of reach or you get overwhelmed by something, it's always good to take a step back & reflect on the journey that got you there.

Sure, Mad Munch had it's share of highs & lows & bumps in the road, but we still had a pretty consistent schedule of work that was fairly close to home.  We had positive income coming in & we were paying the bills.  Kate & I were still able to take a couple days off each week.

Life wasn't so bad.  And, it was the holiday season, which always raises the human spirit.  

We entered a store decorating contest in Ocean Beach & asked Audrey from Ballast Point Home Brew Mart, who used to draw something to advertise us every Thursday on their A-board.  She worked on the windows for probably three hours & didn't ask for anything in return.  It turned out great:

Audrey's generosity rubbed off on us as well.  Later that week, we donated two Mad Munch gift certificates to Raglan Public House's fundraiser to help benefit special needs kids at the local Pioneer School.  

Kate & I would donate to local causes from time to time, but this was one of the first we did as a resident on Newport Avenue.  

Giving back to the OB community that has given us so much, not only felt great, but also made us new friends & customers in the neighborhood.  People remember who shows good will & generosity & who does not.  When it comes time to support a local business, they will recall your name.  

A good deed will lead to others.  But, that's not the only reason to give back to your community.  You wouldn't be who you are or where you are without your community, so you shouldn't ever turn your back on them.  It's a big enough world that we can all help one another be our best possible selves.