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Joie Grandbois
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- Portland, ME
- United States
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Days 4 & 5
I am still dealing with my back issues and today thankfully I have a massage scheduled which I really hope will improve things. It should at least calm down the muscle spasms I have been experiencing, which is really what is causing me the most pain.Thursday and Friday I was very much keeping my focus on not causing myself more pain, trying to make sure I kept up with the stretching and icing I am supposed to be doing. I guess my gift those past two days was to myself in the form of self care.…See More
"Hey you! I think I did find this page because of you...but it was ages ago on that OTHER networking site...MySpace! :-)"
Day 3
Today I am home, on the couch, resting a very painful back. I saw my doctor yesterday and she told me I had inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, which is putting my back into spasm. I can't do a whole lot right now, mostly because the pain medication makes me dizzy whenever I get up and about.So I am not sure what today's gift will be. I did log into work and check my email, and even took care of a couple of little things that I could do easily on my laptop, so maybe that counts. Or perhaps…See More
"Such a great show and wonderful story telling. I love that it has so many layers to it. I am very excited to see the rest of the tale unfold."
Wendy Jo left a comment for Joie Grandbois"I am soooo hooked on Lost!! Each episode gets more and more interesting. I just hope that by the end we all feel like the mystery has been solved. I still have so many questions! Have fun watching it tonight with your sweetie ;-)"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Because I think 29 days of giving just sounds like a good idea.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I'd like to have at least one other person sign up to give this a try.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- I came across the link of a friend's website.
- About me:
- I am a writer-dancer-artist, a sometime poet and closet singer. I have a corporate day job that is my secret identity.
I live in the city, though not a large one; I am an urban pagan and I am at home here. I see the cycles of nature here among the bricks, just as much as I see them among the trees.
I love horror movies; the more zombies the better and if it has eighties music and big hair...that's a bonus. I collect vampire and occult folklore with a preference for local New England tales. I adore spooky stories that make me go to bed with the light on. I also entertain myself with martial arts films..
I grow things. Mostly in pots in my small back yard. I craft with yarn, fabric and paint. I find new uses for old things. Like most crafters I have an excessive collection of materials that I have yet to organize.
I don't like doing dishes, laundry or making the bed but I do them anyway. I love dancing, reading, talking with friends, walking barefoot and taking naps in the sun, on the couch with my cats.
If there were a way to exist by eating only dark chocolate, I would do it.
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- Yes
Joie Grandbois's Blog
Days 4 & 5
Posted on March 6, 2010 at 5:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am still dealing with my back issues and today thankfully I have a massage scheduled which I really hope will improve things. It should at least calm down the muscle spasms I have been experiencing, which is really what is causing me the most pain.
Thursday and Friday I was very much keeping my focus on not causing myself more pain, trying to make sure I kept up with the stretching and icing I am supposed to be doing. I guess my gift those past two days was to myself in…
Continue Day 3
Posted on March 3, 2010 at 7:53am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Today I am home, on the couch, resting a very painful back. I saw my doctor yesterday and she told me I had inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, which is putting my back into spasm. I can't do a whole lot right now, mostly because the pain medication makes me dizzy whenever I get up and about.
So I am not sure what today's gift will be. I did log into work and check my email, and even took care of a couple of little things that I could do easily on my laptop, so maybe that…
Continue Hmmmm...Round 2?
Posted on February 25, 2010 at 3:47am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I could use a mental reboot and the 29 Days of Giving has always managed to put me in a better place emotionally. I am thinking that perhaps March might be a good month to do a second round of giving.
I'd like to see if I can do it without spending any money! That would make it more of a challenge. It has been easy for me when I have a day that I can't think of anything to just say...hmmmm...how about I take so and so to lunch, or maybe I will buy some one flowers or a…
Continue 29 Days - week1
Posted on January 13, 2010 at 12:43pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I have finished the first week of my second round of the 29 Days of Giving. This time around it seemed to take me a bit longer to get into the swing of things. First I was delayed due to being sick over New Year’s weekend. I had intended to start on the 1st as I did last year but instead I was in bed. I began on the 5th when I was feeling better.
I remember last year that it seemed to take much less thought to figure out what to give each day. I think I was more inspired by the work… Continue
I remember last year that it seemed to take much less thought to figure out what to give each day. I think I was more inspired by the work… Continue
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 5:40pm on December 28, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Joie Grandbois a gift…
- At 4:26pm on March 2, 2010, Wendy Jo said…
- I am soooo hooked on Lost!! Each episode gets more and more interesting. I just hope that by the end we all feel like the mystery has been solved. I still have so many questions! Have fun watching it tonight with your sweetie ;-)
- At 5:03am on January 5, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Have a fabulous round 2 Joie!
- At 7:10am on January 14, 2009,
Shawn said… - I hope you are doing well Joie. I miss your posts!
- At 10:59am on January 1, 2009,
Sabriyah Fatimah said… 
New Year - Glitter Graphics
Glitter Graphics for Hi5, Orkut, Myspace, Friendster Best wishes for a happier, more prosperous, successful, peaceful, and abundantly gracious new year!
- At 9:09pm on December 30, 2008,
Reinventing Regina said…
- Thank you for sharing this site!! I'm so excited to get started!
- At 5:56pm on December 30, 2008,
Lyz said… - Hi Joie 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.
Check out our CAUSE OF THE MONTH. For the month of December, the 29Gifts.org Community is supporting Operation Teddy Bear Care, which aims to help South African children whose lives are impacted by the AIDS epidemic. The organization's goal for this Holiday Season is to provide gifts for 1000 children living in poverty by December 31, 2008. Visit TeddyBearCare.org and purchase a Gift Pack and learn more about their work.
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Happy giving!
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- At 9:21am on December 30, 2008,
Elly Rose said… - Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
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