Mitchell Mothership

Today (12/20) is my 5 year anniversary serving as the Director of Volunteers & Events, at Metropolitan Ministries ! I distinctly remember this day 5 years ago, walking around the holiday tent wide-eyed, nervous and excited about what possibilities were ahead of me. I was looking for a place to serve people in need and make a real difference in their life, growing my skills & leadership abilities and become more connected in Tampa Bay. And well, Metro has delivered that and more! Everyday we are witness to lives being transformed, women being empowered, children being restored and people finding hope. I have been privileged to serve with celebrities, athletes, CEOs and community leaders. It's been a whirlwind to say the least. For me, the times that continue to be the most fulfilling are found at Metropolitan Ministries in Pasco County. This picture is one of the highlights of my time at Metro that happened this month. Metro was honored at a Pasco County Commissioners ...

I've decided to do a list of 35 things to do before my 35 birthday (10/14/2018). And I wanted to share it because some of you are really good cooks, work for or love local organizations I can attend or volunteer at, or have a book I should read. Part of this journey will be to live in community more so I would love your help and companionship as I map out 35 things to do this year. Some of these things I will do for the first time like paddle boarding or kyaking in the ocean but others are things that I don't do enough like going to shows or running.  Drink a vintage wine.  DONE Make a hollandaise sauce. Stretch goal, make all the mother sauces.  Take a cooking class. Make 1 new/challenging/exotic dish a month. Restart clean eating by doing it for 1 month. DONE Learn to make bread. Grow watermelon. Try a summer CSA.  Make bacon! Make an Italian  Easter bread .  See a show/movie at the Tampa Theatre. Volunteer 35 hours to organizations i...