Supporting the Pursuit of Knowledge & Information

In the past week I have happily filled out many surveys, ONLY because I support those seeking to improve the world with the information I give them. :)

First survey - BYU PR Lab Wellness Survey - I have a soft spot for BYU PR people.
Second survey - BYU Census Awarenss Survey - Yes, I will fill out the Census 2010, correctly, and send it back.
Third survey - BYU Graduation Survey - This took around 30 minutes, but it asked for some great feedback (which I was happy to give) about my grand BYU experience which is ending shortly!! :)

And then yesterday.

10:30am - phone rings

Me: "Hello,"

Nice Girl: "Hi, is this April? This is so and so from BYU. We got your information from the county records and it looks like you have a little baby boy."

Me: "Yes, he is almost five months."

Nice Girl: "Wonderful...would you like to participate in a short test for audio/visual something or other..."

Me: Sign me up. I'll be there.

Okay, so it didn't go quite like that, but once again, here I was being asked to help people make the world a better place - so of course, I was happy to do it. You know, it takes time, but I'm honestly all for taking surveys (for legitimate causes) and participating in focus groups and such - because I'VE BEEN THERE! I know it's tough to get people to participate, and I know that the information is often semi-helpful.

Fast forward to me picking up Aaron from school and both of us running through our days. In the car:

Me: So, next week Michael and I are going to participate in a BYU test for his audio/visual (I still don't know what it is) - AND we get a parking pass! (I'm thinking this is great because I get to park at the JFSB and then I can go and see Aaron after! Wahoo! I love parking passes!)

Aaron: What do you get for it?

Me: Nothing.

Aaron: (the look)

Me: I support the pursuit of knowledge and information!! It's only for like 5 minutes!!

You see, Aaron was used to me getting stuff in order to support others. For two other BYU groups (which I spent like maybe 40 minutes on) I ended up with $40 of gift cards to Walmart - wahoo! However, he was fine with it.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the sweet survey Aaron took (that came in the mail with a $1.00 bill), and got a $5.00 bill in the mail back for it. I remember it took Aaron like 10 seconds, and he said, "That's the fastest $5.00 I've ever made." :)

Isn't it interesting how many people want information from me? Yes, I am contributing to a better world in more ways than I thought. Thank you.