"What a gorgeous little boy, you have every reason to be proud! Isn't it amazing how our children sometimes, in their own little way, actually teach us lessons such as understanding, patience, unconditional love and so much more. Reading this…"
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The Flamingo Room commented on Ciao's blog post Ciao's Chatter >>> Day's 5, 6 & 7"Ciao, how lovely. And it's such a lesson for all of us to stay mindful, present, and engaged in life in the present moment, so we can truly enjoy time with our family and friends. Glad you had such a nice visit with your boy."
JessIca commented on Ciao's blog post Ciao's Chatter >>> Day's 5, 6 & 7"sound slike it was a gift for you as well"
Ciao posted a blog postCiao's Chatter >>> Day's 5, 6 & 7
"Money can buy you a watch, but it cannot buy you time", thus time was my gift this weekend to my 6-year old son - Evan - whom I have not seen in two months now. The divorce three years ago has taken little effect on this happy-go-lucky child who just strives for his parents approval and is so quick to understand that Dad has not been able to afford to visit him due to being 650km away and needing to spend the weekend in Durban on vacation to do so.My heart breaks even more so when he says this…See More
The Flamingo Room commented on Ciao's blog post Ciao's Chatter >>> Day 3"Ah, yes. Tolerance can be a huge give, Ciao. Good for you. And good for you for disengaging after a (more than) reasonable time listening to a Moaner who sounds like he prefers negativity to action. You did right to keep yourself out of that beehive!"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I guess I don't count the acts of giving I do on a daily basis so this will be a good barometer to see if I am giving more than I am receiving, or vice verse.
I hope that I will be the person my parents raised me to be; an unselfish, sharing and caring person.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I expect nothing in return, except to learn humbleness.
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- About me:
- I have been my own worse enemy for the past 3 years following a messy divorce and distant relationship with my son, with the loss of my executive job and subsequent breakdown. Weaning myself off the mind-numbing anti-depressants and regular visits to a religious counsellor have given me a new lease on life. I am hoping that 29 gifts will add further value to the enrichment of my inner self.
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Ciao's Chatter >>> Day's 5, 6 & 7
Posted on February 22, 2010 at 10:18am 8 Comments 0 Likes
"Money can buy you a watch, but it cannot buy you time", thus time was my gift this weekend to my 6-year old son - Evan - whom I have not seen in two months now.
The divorce three years ago has taken little effect on this happy-go-lucky child who just strives for his parents approval and is so quick to understand that Dad has not been able to afford to visit him due to being 650km away and needing to spend the weekend… Continue
The divorce three years ago has taken little effect on this happy-go-lucky child who just strives for his parents approval and is so quick to understand that Dad has not been able to afford to visit him due to being 650km away and needing to spend the weekend… Continue
Ciao's Chatter >>> Day 4
Posted on February 18, 2010 at 10:52am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I'm really excited to see Victor's expression when he receives my unexpected gift today and the contract of employment he has been waiting for. Victor is the suave, chic owner of a personnel agency who found me my new career opportunity and I've decided to buy him something unique - a single malt whisky. Its not that I promote drinking its just that Victor is one of those sorts that has it all and savors the "good things in life" so will appreciate this more than a box of chocolates (I… Continue
Ciao's Chatter >>> Day 3
Posted on February 17, 2010 at 4:30am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Yawn...05:32am and the espresso is going down well; too well in fact. You know the feeling when the hair starts to prickle on the back of your neck that the caffeine is kicking in and you are about to get the energy you need to go and shower, etc. etc.
I decided to make my mission today, "Tolerance". Please don't get me wrong, I'm not intolerant, but I walk very fast and people say that it makes them feel that I'm avoiding speaking to them so today I'm going to listen to people and… Continue
I decided to make my mission today, "Tolerance". Please don't get me wrong, I'm not intolerant, but I walk very fast and people say that it makes them feel that I'm avoiding speaking to them so today I'm going to listen to people and… Continue
Ciao's Chatter >>> Day 2
Posted on February 16, 2010 at 11:26am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hello peeps ;-) "Turning the other cheek". Day two started off rather painfully as I gave my Fiance my first 'gift' this morning...sounds intriguing, then let me explain. We've just started a course of Vitamin B Complex injections, which I administer (and I'm better than any nurse my petrified-of-needles Fiance compliments me with). This little ritual usually takes place around 05:30am before we get ready, but while preparing the concoctions I realized that we were 1 needle short - 1 for… Continue
Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 5:17am on June 15, 2011,
Michele wwt said… - Happy birthday! :)
- At 5:10am on June 15, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU~ CIAO!
- At 4:43am on June 15, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… - Have a wonderful birthday!
- At 1:17am on June 15, 2011,
Carylina said… 
- At 4:52pm on August 6, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Wishing you many blessings Ciao!
- At 3:14pm on July 27, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Stopping by to say hello Ciao~
- At 6:21am on June 15, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- At 10:54am on February 18, 2010,
Elly Rose said… - Thanks for my gift, I am smiling now.
- At 8:49am on February 18, 2010,
Gina said… - Thank you for the gift! I needed that!
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