"Hi Lola -
I, too, sometimes found it hard to log onto the site and post my gives. So instead, I have a piece of paper on my kitchen table, and each day I just jot down my gift there. Then, when I have time, I sit down and update the site…"
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Lola posted a blog postI've fallen and I CAN get up!
Ok, I have officially fallen off the wagon. It's been 3 days since I've given without serious intent. Oh, I'm certain I could come up with something that I've given. Mostly because I am a generally nice and courteous person. However, I would know that I was stretching the truth and in turn, so would all that momentum that the universe was throwing my way. Therefore, I am beginning again. Today. I plan on finding a perfect stranger(maybe everyone I come across) and consciously doing something…See More
Lola posted a blog postDay 12, 13 & 14
I'm keeping up with my 29 gifts but I still haven't figured out how to find a little extra time for me to sit down and log on. So here I go again, in a hurry but I suppose it's better than nothing, right?Day12 Monday~ I gave my husband the day off basically. Our son had a game on Monday and I usually try and get himto take him to those game that are far-ish away and I knew he would be tired from a long day at work. So I took him with out even bringing it up to him. We left before he even got…See More
Lola commented on Birdgal's blog post Day 10, 11, 12"Oh my Katrina!!! How I can relate to your Day 10! LOL I feel the same need to lecture. It's probably because we're right, MOST of the time:-) I am making a conscious effort to stop doing that with my family. Good luck breaking the habit!…"
Lola posted a blog postDay 10, 11 &12
I am really stretching on my gifts this week. I need to get my head back in this. My heart is there I just can't seem to keep my mind in the right place. It keeps wandering. I've had a bit of troubling personal issues going on and they seem to have taken over my thoughts. I have been very preoccupied with that. Ok, enough about me. On to the issue at hand:-)Day 10 Friday~ I stayed late at work for a client that was late for her appointment. I didn't rush with her I took my time and she left…See More
Ann commented on Lola's blog post Day 7, 8 & 9"You are doing great! I think our culture has us "programmed" to think a gift has to be big before it counts, but as an old song says "now and forever, little things mean a lot". Keep up the good…"
Lola posted a blog postDay 7, 8 & 9
Oh my!!! So late for work. Had a few crazy busy days in a row but I must find 5 minutes to update. My mind isn't what it used to be and I can't remember everything!!!! Day 7 Tuesday~ I gave a friend a pair of leggings that didn't work for me but she had been wanting a pair. I offered them to her and she was so excited to get them. She had been looking for the kind that look like jeans but hadn't had any luck. So I had this pair in my drawer that had never been worn and there you have it!Day 8…See More
Lola posted a blog postDay 6 & 7
Well, Day 6 Sunday My son and husband were returning from a long weekend trip away. They would be coming in the door after a 10 hour road trip. I knew they would both be hungry so I made a huge pot of Chicken n Dumplings for them. It was a hit. And as I thought, they were both hungry:-)Day 7 Monday~ Is a little more complicated. I need to make this as short as possible since I have to leave to drive kids to school in exactly 8 minutes. I sent a message out to all my friends on facebook to…See More
Lola commented on Bonnie Orlowski's blog post Day Seven - A Note to an Unlikely Friend"Bonnie,
Love this gift! I once had a similar gift and it meant the world to me. My soon to be husbands ex wife called a few nights before our wedding to tell me she was thankful that her daughter would have me for a step mother. I had tried to do…"
Lola posted a blog postDay 4 & 5
Ok, I have spent alot of time "browsing" this site today to try and learn my way around thus leaving me with very little time to invest in my update. Really, Lola? That's surprising *sarcastic tone* :-)And so it goes~Day 4~ I made dinner for my mom. She had picked up my son at after care and took him home to my house. As she does most days. And I always get home so late that we don't really get a chance to visit. My husband usually cooks dinner and sends her home with a plate before I even walk…See More
Lola left a comment for Patricia Lee"Patricia,
I don't know you but I am touched by your reason for joining this site. I am new here and was just browsing the site to get to know it better. I started looking for people from Maryland (there is not many of us) and came across your…"
Lola posted a blog postMy first 3 days
Ok, I am writing this quickly, before I get out the door for work. I have wanted to do this update for 3 days now and don't really have the time I want to spend with it but it is needed. I must do this so that I feel I am really part of this 29 gift challenge. I don't want to lose sight of what I am intentionally doing to make the world a better place. I don't even know if this is where I am supposed to share my experiences. Hopefully, I will find myself with some free time this weekend to…See More
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want the world to be a better place. A place that will be loving and nurturing to my children while they are growing up. And someday when I am not here to guide and encourage them I am hopeful that society will. I also really need this to be a teachable experience for my family. We get so caught up in our crazy busy world that is is too easy to get caught up in yourself and lose sight of the things that really matter. One of the most important being, simply~ humanity.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- There are so many things I feel I need. But really, when I look at the big picture all I really need right now is appreciation. Unless someone is giving out free management advice or has an extra $100,000 so I can pay off mine and my business partner's second mortgages we took out to buy our not as financially successful as we had hoped business I won't turn it down! Just kidding. Well, a little:-)
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- I am on page whatever Gift 15 is!
- About me:
- I am Mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a hairdresser. I love life but feel too busy to enjoy all it has to offer. I would love to take a yoga or pilates class or have time to be home with my kids to do things like bake cookies or make a gingerbread house. We do these things but they are always rushed and I feel like it is a hectic time instead of a relaxed time for us to enjoy just being a family. I spend toomuch time working but it is neccesary for income and becuase if I don't I don't I could lose my business. Which would be devestating to my family finances.
Ok, well, that was enlightening to me. I have already received back from this challenge. I just learned how I really perceive myself. Hmmm.
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Lola's Blog
I've fallen and I CAN get up!
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 8:01am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Ok, I have officially fallen off the wagon. It's been 3 days since I've given without serious intent. Oh, I'm certain I could come up with something that I've given. Mostly because I am a generally nice and courteous person. However, I would know that I was stretching the truth and in turn, so would all that momentum that the universe was throwing my way. Therefore, I am beginning again. Today. I plan on finding a perfect stranger(maybe everyone I come across) and consciously doing…
Continue Day 12, 13 & 14
Posted on January 20, 2011 at 3:13am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I'm keeping up with my 29 gifts but I still haven't figured out how to find a little extra time for me to sit down and log on. So here I go again, in a hurry but I suppose it's better than nothing, right?
Day12 Monday~ I gave my husband the day off basically. Our son had a game on Monday and I usually try and get himto take him to those game that are far-ish away and I knew he would be tired from a long day at work. So I took him with out even bringing it up to him. We left before he…
Continue Day 10, 11 &12
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:20am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I am really stretching on my gifts this week. I need to get my head back in this. My heart is there I just can't seem to keep my mind in the right place. It keeps wandering. I've had a bit of troubling personal issues going on and they seem to have taken over my thoughts. I have been very preoccupied with that. Ok, enough about me. On to the issue at hand:-)
Day 10 Friday~ I stayed late at work for a client that was late for her appointment. I didn't rush with her I took my time and…
Continue Day 7, 8 & 9
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:07am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Oh my!!! So late for work. Had a few crazy busy days in a row but I must find 5 minutes to update. My mind isn't what it used to be and I can't remember everything!!!!
Day 7 Tuesday~ I gave a friend a pair of leggings that didn't work for me but she had been wanting a pair. I offered them to her and she was so excited to get them. She had been looking for the kind that look like jeans but hadn't had any luck. So I had this pair in my drawer that had never been worn and there…
ContinueComment Wall (21 comments)
- At 3:43am on February 15, 2012,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY~
- At 3:40am on February 15, 2012,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday, I hope it's a special day~
- At 3:04am on February 15, 2012,
Michele wwt said…
- At 12:43am on February 15, 2012,
Carylina said…
- At 10:44am on February 15, 2011, Carylina said…
- At 5:09am on February 15, 2011, Lois55 wwt gave Lola a gift…
- At 2:33am on February 15, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOLA!
- At 9:46am on January 9, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Love the cute pic Lola! Enjoy a fabulous day!
- At 9:18am on January 9, 2011,
Mare said…
- Welcome Lola, I love your screen picture.
- At 11:32am on January 8, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- You are very kind to reach out to those in need. God Bless you~ xoxo
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