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Jewlish
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- Seattle, WA
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want to shift my life to include more humility while at the same time interacting with the world around me.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Patience, serenity and focus.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Through a post on Team Obama on Kiva.org
- About me:
- I live in the NW. I work in Digital Media, and spend my time outside of my office raising my son up into a good man and trying to be a good friend and neighbor, both here and gloabally.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Jewlish's Blog
Things given... Things taken away
Posted on December 15, 2008 at 9:46pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
To my coworkers who traveled with me, a few upgrades while we went from Point A to Point B, to make them feel more comfortable on the journey. Gratis. No expensing that one!
To the woman who helps keep our household shiny, an unexpected holiday bonus.
To someone who hurt me, forgiveness and support when they least expected it, and wont know for a long time to come that I was gracious when I could have been petty. A hard one for me,… Continue
A distinct lack of grief
Posted on December 10, 2008 at 11:57am 1 Comment 0 Likes
This sounds like a no brainer, and dont get me wrong, I am not a negative force of constant nay-saying by any means - but the reality is that I do provide a certain amount of frictional balance, and during this time of year I think for at least one day I can just step back, nod a bit more and challenge a bit less, and offer a respectful amount of "Sure thing!" instead of my usual at-the-ready… Continue
Giving when you are off your feet?
Posted on December 9, 2008 at 10:27am 3 Comments 0 Likes
End of week one
Posted on December 7, 2008 at 8:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
A good part of today: was getting off my keister to spend a little while with some friends who drove over to my neighborhood to check out a house they are interested in. I wasnt feeling very great today, but this was Open House day for that property. So I got dressed, threw on some shoes, took a walk and helped them go look at the house and talk to the agent. It is a good fit for them and I hope that I can help them in some way while they try to… Continue
6 Days In...
Posted on December 6, 2008 at 11:35am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Sometime this weekend I want to give the gift of forgiveness, first to myself then to some other people in my life. I believe it will make me a nicer person to be around, and free me up to give more to those around me, with an unfettered heart.
Other things I gave this week:
A few gifts from our Giving Tree at work that went to kids from Child Haven. The batman toy for a 5 year old boy… Continue
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