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Sandy Bywater
- 54, Female
- Nottinghamshire
- United Kingdom
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Sandy Bywater left a comment for Cindy
Hi Cindy, Thanks for the words of encouragement and support. I was feeling particularly down that day and nobody likes rejections. I just needed to sound off. Have got life a lot more in perspective after a lovely. weekend walking with friends and…
Cindy commented on Sandy Bywater's blog post 'Suzy'
What a gift you have given Suzy - a good life! And she is there to reflect that back to you - isn't it great how that works? A giving cycle.
This is a tough economy and I can really empathize with the slim prospects. I encourage you to keep…
Suzy
Its hard feeling broke all the time and feel like you can't participate in life with your friends. I'm having a bad day with more rejections from interviews and still looking for work. Still on the bright side I have my dog who is always cheerful and happy for a walk. No matter how bad life seems to be she is always there smiling and wanting to be with me. She's fantastic and her enthusiasm for life rubs off on me. She's a rescue and I've given her a new life and she loves me for it. Thanks…See More
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Sandy Bywater left a comment for Paula Swenson
Sounds like you are a dog person too. I have a fantastic dog who I rescued from the dog pound. Every day I wake up and she is smiling and bounding all over the place for her early morning walk. Its one of my greatest joys walking in the woods with…
Sandy Bywater left a comment for Patrizia Clerico
Thanks for your comments. Its hard being broke all the time as it takes a lot of energy trying to be creative. One of my greatest joys is my dog, a rescue who is just fantastic for cheering me up. A walk in the woods is a real tonic to her and for…
Patrizia Clerico commented on Sandy Bywater's blog post 'Keeping Sane'
As a perpetually broke teacher, I can sooooooooo relate to feeling guilty about not being able to do the things I'd always like (to or for others as well as myself). Don't give up, and remember, there are good free things out there to do…
Paula Swenson commented on Sandy Bywater's blog post 'Keeping Sane'
Giving of yourself is far MORE than any material give could ever be . . . . don't feel stressed about not giving stuff, ever. And don;t forget to give yourself some moments of peace in whatever way you can. That is an important give too!
Keeping Sane
I haven't had time to add a blog for ages and feel a bit guilty for not keeping my blog up to date. My life does seem to be so busy and stressful at the moment. So i don't want to add to my stress by feeling too guilty. However, I receive the occasional up date from 29 DGC which serves as a reminder of why I joined in the first place, so I'm grateful for that. I try to mindful of giving to people around me of my time and in what I say. I am very broke at present so its really hard to give in a…See More
Blog post by Sandy Bywater
Dawn wwt commented on Sandy Bywater's blog post 'Thanks for the welcome.'
hi, Sandy. i'm so glad that you had a good Easter with your friends and family. i have noticed too that the more i focus on giving, the less significant my troubles seem. part of it may be distraction, but even when i don't need…
Thanks for the welcome.
Thanks for all the welcomes that I have received. Its been easy to give the last few days as its been Easter and I have been spending time with my friends and family. Cooking and baking and feeding everyone who has come through my door. Its really great to be able to do that. I am lucky to have a great family and friends. Its also great to know that I can give to them and tell that I appreciate them. I have been feeling blue lately and life has been a struggle. Focusing on giving to others…See More
Blog post by Sandy Bywater
Dawn wwt commented on Sandy Bywater's blog post 'First Day.'
Welcome to the challenge, Sandy! i see that you have a busy life and wonder how you will find the time for "one more thing". my guess is that you felt a tug on your heart that brought you here. you can participate on this site as much or…
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Sandy Bywater's blog post 'First Day.'
What have you gotten yourself into here? Did you mean with this challenge? With this challenge what you've gotten yourself into is a wonderful online community and an enlightening/fulfilling experience.
Time is one of the best gives ...…
First Day.
Gosh what have I got myself into here. I'm a little overwhelmed that I have new friends. Today I called a friend who I haven't seen for ages just to have a catch up and chat. Good job I did as I found out she is going through a tough time. My life seems so busy juggling balls and keeping them up in the air. Running a business and trying to survive in this economic climate that I run out of time for my friends. I count my friends as important in my life so I will find time for them, even when…See More
Blog post by Sandy Bywater
Profile Information
- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want the world to be a less selfish one. Where people think about the well being of others and not about what they haven't got. In the west we have too many things that make life complicated. In parts of the world people haven't even got basic things like water, clean sanitation or food.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Joy and peace of mind.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Web search
- About me:
- I'm a ceramicist and teacher. Who loves to travel and meet new people.
- Website:
- http://www.sassan-ceramics.co.uk
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Sandy Bywater's Blog
Suzy
Posted on July 10, 2009 at 3:46am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Its hard feeling broke all the time and feel like you can't participate in life with your friends. I'm having a bad day with more rejections from interviews and still looking for work. Still on the bright side I have my dog who is always cheerful and happy for a walk. No matter how bad life seems to be she is always there smiling and wanting to be with me. She's fantastic and her enthusiasm for life rubs off on me. She's a rescue and I've given her a new life and she loves me for it. Thanks… Continue
Keeping Sane
Posted on July 9, 2009 at 12:22am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I haven't had time to add a blog for ages and feel a bit guilty for not keeping my blog up to date. My life does seem to be so busy and stressful at the moment. So i don't want to add to my stress by feeling too guilty. However, I receive the occasional up date from 29 DGC which serves as a reminder of why I joined in the first place, so I'm grateful for that. I try to mindful of giving to people around me of my time and in what I say. I am very broke at present so its really hard to give in a… Continue
Thanks for the welcome.
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 12:11pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Thanks for all the welcomes that I have received. Its been easy to give the last few days as its been Easter and I have been spending time with my friends and family. Cooking and baking and feeding everyone who has come through my door. Its really great to be able to do that. I am lucky to have a great family and friends. Its also great to know that I can give to them and tell that I appreciate them. I have been feeling blue lately and life has been a struggle. Focusing on giving to others… Continue
First Day.
Posted on April 10, 2009 at 9:30am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Gosh what have I got myself into here. I'm a little overwhelmed that I have new friends. Today I called a friend who I haven't seen for ages just to have a catch up and chat. Good job I did as I found out she is going through a tough time. My life seems so busy juggling balls and keeping them up in the air. Running a business and trying to survive in this economic climate that I run out of time for my friends. I count my friends as important in my life so I will find time for them, even when… Continue
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 10:09pm on January 02, 2011, Maria gave Sandy Bywater a gift…
- At 12:52pm on January 2, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY!
- At 9:02am on January 2, 2011,
Dawn wwt said…
- At 5:44am on January 2, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… - HAPPY BIRTHDAY
- At 5:12am on January 2, 2011,
Carylina said…
- At 5:39am on January 4, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Thanks so much Sandy for my gift! Makes my morning! Have a gr8 Monday! Take care and blessings to you....
- At 3:42pm on January 2, 2010,
Dawn wwt said…
- At 7:45am on January 02, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Sandy Bywater a gift…
- At 5:58pm on April 9, 2009,
Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador said… - Hey sandy!
I am sharon from Woodstock, which is north of Atlanta Georgia, USA by 20 minutes.
I am in my 11th day of my 11th round! I have been here a while, but will continue to be active her, as this changed my life. I used to blog every day, now I am not so constant with blogging, but log in several times a day to check in and visit! I have many great friends here from all over the world. We have over 4000 members now and span the globe. It's really neat having close friends everywhere. I have traveled across the US twice by plane since I started with 29 gifts, and never dreamed that possible. I also had 29 gift friends at the other end when I got there both times, by different friends. Many miracles have opened up for me, when I gave from the heart, everyday,and blogged to keep mindful of what was going out, how I felt and what was coming back to me as blessings! SOOO many blessings! I am an active member of many groups here, one which got so big we had to break away to a website of it's own! Let me know if you need any help, tours around or heads up!
Stick around awhile and you will see so much happen good around you if you stick with it for 29 days! My gift to you today is:
a whole new world of blessings!
sharon
- At 1:07pm on April 9, 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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