"Thank you so much for sharing the info about Adrienne Shelly. I will definitely read on. Thank you."
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I have been in a funk over financial and health related things for quite a while now. I saw a video about the 29 Gifts project on Daryn Kagan's site and felt an immediate connection.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- A little bit of joy.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Daryn Kagan's website
- About me:
- Graphic designer, married to a wonderful and patient man who gives to me every day.
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- yes
Jennifer's Blog
Still Giving...
Posted on August 8, 2008 at 8:42am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have been keeping up with the challenge, just not documenting every give. I wasn't documenting every give when I was blogging, just mentioning the "bigger" give of the day. I know the point of this is to blog about what you are doing and how you are feeling, but honestly I've felt far better just giving to give, knowing I wouldn't tell anyone what happened.
Also, I've been giving to myself. I've been denying myself a nice haircut, joining the gym, eating right, having a few flowers… Continue
Also, I've been giving to myself. I've been denying myself a nice haircut, joining the gym, eating right, having a few flowers… Continue
Day 7
Posted on July 28, 2008 at 5:54pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I've had pie on the brain, in a bad, bad way. It started as a rumble a couple of months ago when I watched "Waitress" with my friend Amanda. It's been burning in the back of mind, and finally I decided to indulge it. While researching the pies from "Waitress," hoping to find a good recipe to soothe my raging sweet tooth, I ran across an article about the writer/director, and a star of the movie. Adrienne Shelly.
I had never heard this story - but Adrienne was murdered in her… Continue
I had never heard this story - but Adrienne was murdered in her… Continue
Day 6
Posted on July 28, 2008 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I made a batch of brownies last night and took two to work as a treat for a total chocoholic coworker. He loved them!
I also let a coworker who has been really down lately vent uninterrupted for an hour and a half today. I could tell she really needed it, and I was glad she felt comfortable enough with me to let it all out. :)
I also let a coworker who has been really down lately vent uninterrupted for an hour and a half today. I could tell she really needed it, and I was glad she felt comfortable enough with me to let it all out. :)
Day 5
Posted on July 28, 2008 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
On Day 5 I listed humpteen items on Freecycle. So far half are taken and half aren't.
Day 4
Posted on July 26, 2008 at 7:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday's opportunity presented a way for me to help those in need in my community. I made a donation to a local food bank via my local non-work grocery store.
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 7:10pm on July 28, 2008,
Wako said… - Hi Jennifer,
I just looked at some of your Flickr photos, and just loved them. Thanks for creating such beautiful albums. I am tickled by them and inspired.
Wako
- At 8:19am on July 26, 2008,
Eileen said… - Jennifer!
Thank you for your kind words. I hope I can keep up with this giving plan!
I guess if we keep supporting each other then it will work.
;=)
Hugs
- At 7:14am on July 20, 2008,
Jennifer said… - Hi Jen! Good idea- thanks for the invite!
- At 1:03pm on July 18, 2008,
Amanda said… - I think that it's gonna be fun. :)
- At 12:24pm on July 18, 2008,
Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder said… - Hi 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 July. We now have almost 600 givers. Email the 29gifts.org link to friends and invite them to join us. Write about the challenge and include a challenge badge or video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page. Or forward the 29Gifts.org link to media contacts.
Good giving!
Cami Walker
Creator, 29-Day Giving Challenge
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