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Jane commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Gearing up for giving cycle 2'
I believe in you - you have a story and you are strong -- on the inside... in you guts and you cells. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
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Dechele Byrd commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Day 1-cycle 2'
Nice gifts to start a new cycle. I need to go and see my grandmother. This made me miss the other ones that I had.
Gearing up for giving cycle 2
Prior to my first cycle of giving, I underwent neuropsychological testing at the recommendation of my counselor at Rehab services. It was an unpleasant, drawn out process, not unlike many I have taken before, and I knew how it was going to go, and I almost was certain of what the report was going to say. I know how certain professionals view me. I can be a difficult person to understand for reasons that I, myself, do not understand. For me, I work hard, I give as much as I can, I try to stay…See More
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MelissaTCT commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Hiatus and Heartbreak'
Thanks. I love this community where we all can be real about life. It inspires me to let out my true feelings instead of just thinking about them. Thanks and strength to all!
Take care
Melissa
Lois55 wwt commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Hiatus and Heartbreak'
I will be thinking about you today, Melissa, and I am sending positive thoughts and giving you a big HUG!! Take care.
Hiatus and Heartbreak
Sometimes all the compliments in the world won't help me. Compliments and positivity aren't always the answer. (for me). All the compassion in the world that I have won't matter if I get burnt out and all that people tell me is oh don't feel that way. Happiness and positivity for me are such hard work and I'm happy to perform the Job of the jolly or whatever. But when my walker is broken, and the floor is slippery, and I tried to be positive and think a friend that doesn't show would show but…See More
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Jane commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Summary'
Wow -- Just like Dorothy (from Kansas)... everything you had been searching was right there in your backyard all along.
Summary
I gave kleenex to a co worker that was blowing his nose with paper towels. I purchased them on my break and kept the receipt. I gave candy to more of my co-workers and the big pac of tic tacs to my little brother. On Christmas, I put the three extra dollars I found in my pocket in the collection plate. I sent my friend a silly picture of me with Crazy hair. I also researched the reuse a shoe program to see where i can donate my used sneakers. Because I am rough on my sneakers, I don't think…See More
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Days 14, 15, and 16
On Friday I gave money towards my Grandpa's new tires for his birthday. On Saturday, I bought my brother orange tic tacs, buy one get one free and myself the last container of blueberries. Today I donated my old phone, taking the battery out thus eliminating the problem I was afraid of before. I believe by focusing giving one thing I don't feel the need to give everything I have to everyone all the time. I'm not exhausting myself by giving to make up for all of those who don't give. (I used…See More
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Day 11 and 12 (or 13?)
First of all, thanks all of you for your responses! It's funny, but I kind of am less intense about working out because I am just happy to be where I am and be free of pain after wearing a boot or an air cast. I'm feeling less pain about where I am versus where I used to be. I know eventually I'll get back into it.Yesterday I ordered some snacks for a friend of my brother's for a Christmas surprise. I thought it would make him happy. Also, the other day I wrote a note to my friend of many…See More
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Jane commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Day 10-Not sure'
Don't be so hard on yourself... It's tuff to beat a mom in her kitchen. I am 49 and my daughter is a 16 year old varsity track runner and had the same thing occured no doubt I would have beat her to the milk. (Did you ever what Gremlins…
Marybeth commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Day 10-Not sure'
Effort counts. That you're thinking about giving counts. Remember to be gentle with yourself. Your heart's in the right place, as they say :) So make a give to yourself, and be gentle to yourself.
chatmagique commented on MelissaTCT's blog post 'Day 10-Not sure'
I think I know what you mean about second guessing as to whether you could have done more or worked harder. Sometimes I feel like a bit of a fraud or a cheater. I work to fight that feeling, though, by telling myself I'm doing the best I can…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Giving makes me forget that I have a disability. I don't like to think about what I can do because all of a sudden it snowballs and I am just thinking negatively for longer than I would like to. Although I have cerebral palsy, I also have many gifts.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- a clearer vision of a path that I am supposed to be on
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Amazon.com recommended the book to me
- About me:
- I'm getting in touch with my spiritual self after trying and failing to find my professional self. I'm 26, I have mild cerebral palsy, and I use a walker in order to work as a cashier in a grocery store.
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- Yes
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Day 2 of Cycle 2-
Posted on March 15, 2010 at 5:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today I ordered my friend a birthday gift online. Not very creative, but sometimes due to scheduling conflicts I don't see her for a while and then the gift sits there, reminding me. This way, she will know that I remembered her actual day and that I was thinking of her, even if I don't see her for a while.
Day 1-cycle 2
Posted on March 14, 2010 at 8:38pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today I gave away my shift to spend time with my Grandma, so I gave the person that needed the shift some extra money and I gave my Grandma the gift of time and let me tell you, that was more fulfilling than ringing up groceries can be sometimes. :-D
Gearing up for giving cycle 2
Posted on February 6, 2010 at 8:02pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Prior to my first cycle of giving, I underwent neuropsychological testing at the recommendation of my counselor at Rehab services. It was an unpleasant, drawn out process, not unlike many I have taken before, and I knew how it was going to go, and I almost was certain of what the report was going to say. I know how certain professionals view me. I can be a difficult person to understand for reasons that I, myself, do not understand. For me, I work hard, I give as much as I can, I try to stay… Continue
Hiatus and Heartbreak
Posted on January 10, 2010 at 9:13am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Sometimes all the compliments in the world won't help me. Compliments and positivity aren't always the answer. (for me). All the compassion in the world that I have won't matter if I get burnt out and all that people tell me is oh don't feel that way. Happiness and positivity for me are such hard work and I'm happy to perform the Job of the jolly or whatever. But when my walker is broken, and the floor is slippery, and I tried to be positive and think a friend that doesn't show would show but… Continue
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 12:53pm on February 18, 2011,
Carylina said… 
- At 5:13am on February 18, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA!
- At 4:37am on February 18, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- At 10:38am on December 11, 2009,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Hope your day has been gr8 so far! Enjoy your evening and hope you receive many smiles and hugs :o)
- At 1:55pm on December 08, 2009, Joyce Kirby gave MelissaTCT a gift…
- At 10:54am on December 5, 2009,
Mary Johnson said… - Welcome to 29Gifts!
Enjoy your 29-Day Giving Challenge and don't forget to share your stories to help inspire others. Need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog? Follow these directions.
Help Us Reach our 29,000 Member Goal: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, Facebook, or myspace page.
The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life, by 29Gifts Founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.
Our Gifts to You: Download our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar to help you track your gifts and our 29Gifts Notecard to accompany them.
Happy giving!
Mary
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- At 3:55pm on December 4, 2009,
genuine, wwt, welcomer said… - Hey, you're the same age as me ... and I did student teaching too (in a second grade class) ... it went fine for me, but I didn't go into teaching .... well, not at a school anyway. I have a daycare in my home.
Can't imagine living with the physical struggles you do, but I'm sure you can still give a lot to this world.
- At 4:38am on December 04, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager gave MelissaTCT a gift…
- At 4:38am on December 4, 2009,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Good Morning MelissaTCT! I was reading your profile and you are doing some gr8 things already! You are an inspiring woman. Wishing for you a wonderful day and the experience of a lifetime! Enjoy and blessings to you :o)
- At 10:27pm on December 3, 2009,
Elly Rose-Tech Support 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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