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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- it's the healthiest most positive way to focus on the good things in life
- What I'd most like to receive:
- peace of mind, happiness
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- About me:
- I believe giving in itself is a gift to us. If we have the ability to give, we not only give others, but at the same time we give something to ourselves. If we can still give, then we have more than enough and we should see that and be happy. Cristina, Santa Monica, CA.
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Cristina's Blog
Day 24 - Day 29
I went on a little Christmas Shopping Spree --- and I bought a thick scarf for the little girl that was outside the mall begging for some change, in a T-shirt, when everybody else was bundled up and cozy.
Day 25 - Dec 20
My Christmas plans changed - the last second - so, I wrapped my Christmas gifts to the family I was supposed to spend my Christmas with and drove all the way to their house (an hour and a half away) to drop them off and say Merry Christmas.
Day 26 - Dec 21… Continue
Posted on December 31, 2009 at 9:49am — 1 Comment
Day 23
I re-read "the origins" of 29gifts and decided I had to let go and give something I care about. So, I wrapped up that set I care about so much and I plan on giving it to one of my friends for Christmas - she's like family to me and this reminds… Continue
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 9:01pm — 2 Comments
Day 22
I decided to cut on my other expenses and give to them. Those children are more in need than any other.
They send you a Christmas card to fill out for those kids - which I did, and even if I didn't know for a second what to write, I got over it and wrote it anyways. I know they will like it!
I would love to receive a… Continue
Posted on December 17, 2009 at 9:50pm — 1 Comment
Day 21
I ran a marathon this year for the LLS and learned a lot about running --- nothing I ever thought I would ever do. My friend wants to start running and asked me for tips from nutrition to… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2009 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
Day 20
Posted on December 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 3:50am on December 14, 2009, deb jolliff gave Cristina a gift…
- At 9:15am on December 09, 2009, Joyce Kirby gave Cristina a gift…
- At 3:40pm on September 30, 2008,
Peter said… - And so the journey begins :)
Nice give by the way
- At 12:34pm on September 30, 2008,
Stacey S. said… - Welcome! i agree that giving is a gift to us. happy giving!
- At 11:39am on September 30, 2008,
Lyz said… - Hi Cristina and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow the directions here.
PLEASE HELP US GROW: Our initial goal is to have 2,000 committed givers by the end of September. Please help spread the word. Email the 29gifts.org link to friends and invite them to join us. Write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page. Or forward the 29Gifts.org link to media contacts.
Good giving!
P.S. Don't miss our cool new downloadable gift card and handy 29-Day Giving Calendar, which helps you keep track of your gifts. P.P.S. Make sure you check out our CAUSE OF THE MONTH. As a community we're supporting the Charity Water September Birthday Campaign. We're trying to raise $4,000 to build a well in an Ethiopian villiage, which will provide clean drinking water for 400 people for 20 years. Read all about it here.
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