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Lois55 wwt commented on Michelle's blog post '02/18/10 Round 1'

You have done some wonderful gives, and so thoughtful of your Mom. Sounds like she has a huge heart, too!! Have a great and happy weekend, Michelle.

Feb 20, 2010

02/18/10 Round 1

Last night I chose not to log on to my PC because that would have meant not only posting my blog but spending time seeing my facebook account and my email, and I really needed to go to sleep no later than midnight.Yesterday, after getting my mammogram, I bought a glass butterfly necklace for my mom at the hospital store. We had seen them when she came with me earlier this week and she had liked them. She had spent the whole day cleaning her house and looked exhausted to the max but when she saw…See More

Blog post by Michelle Feb 19, 2010

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The Flamingo Room commented on Michelle's blog post 'Day 16 Round 1 (02/16/10)'

Great gives, Michelle. Love the walk with mom - invaluable.

Feb 17, 2010

Blog posts by Michelle Feb 16, 2010

Paula Swenson commented on Michelle's blog post 'Day 12 Round 1 (2/12/10)'

Michelle, I was skimming through the post quickly and I read yours waaay too fast ;-) I know this because what I thought I read was "I helped my sister's dog with his Spanish homework" and I thought "wow, that's one smart…

Feb 13, 2010

Hissinng Sid commented on Michelle's blog post 'Day 12 Round 1 (2/12/10)'

Hi Michelle, remember, the giving process is not always about huge big gifts but also about the simplest of things such as the sharing of a kind word and a smile, these are the thinngs that are so important. Bless you lass Willie

Feb 13, 2010

Blog posts by Michelle Feb 13, 2010

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Michelle received a gift from Lois55 wwt Feb 11, 2010

Day 10 Round 1 (2/10/10)

Wow! This feels like it's now starting to go by real fast, and I also feel like I'm just giving minimally! Today I did not give much except that I really took the time to translate a song into Spanish for a friend whose father passed away recently. Oh, and I also put away dishes in the kitchen even if they weren't mine. I also tried to give back a little bit on this website by giving some comments and gifts to new people and older friends.

Blog post by Michelle Feb 11, 2010

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Michelle received a gift from Stephanie (and Rob) Feb 11, 2010

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Michelle gave a gift to lifeisgrand Feb 10, 2010

Michelle commented on lifeisgrand's blog post 'Day 2 Giving was a challange today'

Hi there, it sounds like you are being a bit hard on yourself when you have in fact been under a lot of pressure and lack of good sleep...take it easy and be good to you! And my way of giving sometimes when I can't buy or give something…

Feb 10, 2010

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Michelle gave a gift to Stephanie (and Rob) Feb 10, 2010

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Michelle gave a gift to Harriet Feb 10, 2010

Michelle commented on Michelle's blog post 'Day 9 Round 1'

Oh, and I also gave a tip even though I had food to go. I wasn't going to leave it but then changed my mind and went back in to give it to the waitress since the homeless lady outside whom I was going to give it to had already left.

Feb 10, 2010

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Why I'm choosing to give:: I've always enjoyed giving and have been taught by my mother to give without asking for anything back - have grown up seeing her do it, so I guess this is an official way of doing what I already do. Also because I'm feeling depressed right now and think it will help me feel better in general.

What I'd most like to receive:: Am open for surprises and the positive things life has to offer. But when I think about what I truly want in my life right now, it is the inner strength and motivation to have a healthy relationship, financial stability and a career I love. Want to learn to make my dreams a reality.

How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?: Through a friend

About me:: Passionate about music and dance, travel and foreign films. Grew up in South America which is where my heart lies.

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02/18/10 Round 1

Posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:43am 1 Comment 0 Likes

Last night I chose not to log on to my PC because that would have meant not only posting my blog but spending time seeing my facebook account and my email, and I really needed to go to sleep no later than midnight.

Yesterday, after getting my mammogram, I bought a glass butterfly necklace for my mom at the hospital store. We had seen them when she came with me earlier this week and she had liked them. She had spent the whole day cleaning her house and looked exhausted to the max but when… Continue

Day 17 Round 1 (02/17/10)

Posted on February 17, 2010 at 11:13pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Hi 29ers! Feeling good today and am grateful for that! Did have some moments of anxiety but those were just temporary and was still able to see many positive things in my life. Today I picked up my niece from Bart (subway train here in the SF Bay Area) and gave her a ride to where she needed to go; this helped her and also my mom who was going to give her the ride but had something else to do. Then I went to buy a little Peruvian flag I knew my sister wanted for her car and gave it to her… Continue

Day 16 Round 1 (02/16/10)

Posted on February 16, 2010 at 11:21pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

The walk I took with mom yesterday totally changed her mood and she had an extremely positive day today so that is such a gift to me, to hear she is doing so much better and is so much more motivated today. Today I bought a little ceramic bird to give to a friend of my sisters who recently told me he was mourning the loss of one of his birds a year ago and who was also sad because his current birds almost died a few days ago and because he also lost his uncle. In the midst of his pain, he still… Continue

Day 15 Round 1 (02/15/10)

Posted on February 15, 2010 at 11:17pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Today was a day of mixed emotions because I made the decision to break off the relationship I was in. I still decided to enjoy the sun and get out to nature because I knew this would be very healing for me. I was going to go with some friends but when I went to visit my mom and saw how sad and unmotivated she was (she's been going through some major life changing events in the past 2 months), I decided to invite her. We had a great time and she loved it. Her mood changed completely and lasted… Continue

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At 5:02am on February 11, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…: Happy day to you Michelle~ Hope joy will surround you...

At 6:10pm on February 10, 2010, Stephanie (and Rob) gave Michelle a gift…: Red Ribbon
Thank you for your friendship and your very kind words. Enjoy your day today! Stephanie and Rob
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At 6:00am on February 05, 2010, Judy M. gave Michelle a gift…: Red Ribbon
Each day we face doors that open and close. Sometimes we don't know why they do, but we learn to trust it is where we are to go. In the same way relationships come and go trust in yourself.
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At 9:09pm on February 1, 2010, Connie said…: It sounds like many of us doing this challenge are searching for happiness. I guess we hope to find it by providing it for others. When I told my doctor in December that I was feeling depressed, the two things he told me that would help were: to get aerobic exercise and to give to others. He said volunteering or giving to others was a sure way to help with depression. I hope he is right....and I think he is!

At 2:56am on February 01, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Michelle a gift…: Red Ribbon
Wishing you a journey full of many wonderful surprises Michelle!
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At 12:48am on February 1, 2010, 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.
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